Comparison

GIS Cloud Map Viewer vs Locus Field Assets and Data

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

Easily view and access maps and data on any device. Share maps with colleagues and clients, and make informed decisions with real-time, up-to-date information. Optimized for users without professional GIS experience.

Highlights
  • View and access maps
  • Access shared maps
  • Real-time data updates
  • Collaboration tool
  • Set access permissions
  • Optimized for non-professionals
Features
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GIS Cloud’s Map Viewer is an easy way to view and access maps and data. Optimized for non-professionals, Map Viewer enables you to access your own maps created in Map Editor, maps others shared with you, private or public, on any device in real time. GIS Cloud Viewer can be used as a collaboration tool by giving different access permissions to your clients and colleagues. Maps are always up-to-date, allowing users to make crucial business decisions immediately. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@giscloud.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-use.html

About

Locus Field Assets and Data

This app enables efficient field data collection and asset management with geo-tagged data points. It supports offline data capture, image integration, and real-time collaboration for project teams. Users can visualize data through heatmaps and charts, and export information in various formats.

Highlights
  • Create and manage geo-tagged data points
  • Collect sample data with timestamps and geotags
  • Capture images and add to assets/samples
  • Offline data collection capabilities
  • Real-time project member visibility
  • Draw and measure on maps
  • Export data to Google Drive, email, SMS
Features
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Features at a glance: - Create and manage geo-tagged data points (assets) - Seamlessly collect sample data for assets (automatically time stamped and geotagged) - Capture images and add them to assets and samples - works offline! - View and export real-time heatmap showing sample data - Input and retrieve data by barcode, data matrix code, or manual input - Draw and measure lines, polygons and circles in the map. - Real-time visibility of all in-app changes for project members - Project creation and management of team members - Offline capabilities for those in remote areas - Navigation feature (driving or walking) helps you find assets in the field - In-app data tables to view sample data and asset data. - Data visualization shows charts and graphs of sample data, descriptors, etc. in real-time - Export/Share data as .csv to local device, Google Drive, email, SMS etc. - Multiple map base layers available including Satellite, Street, Terrain, and Monochrome - Light and dark modes - Bulk map downloading - Bulk assets and sample data uploading - Change asset map pin colors (default and existing) Locus is an efficient app for field data collection, asset management, and GIS that caters to the needs of researchers, students, and professionals. Whether you are working in Science, Agriculture, Entomology, Geology, Biosecurity or any other industry, Locus can help you seamlessly collect data associated with specific locations or physical objects in the field. Locus is so agile you can easily create projects and add collaborators, manage field assets, collect sample data, and view it all in real-time. No need to sync project changes between devices - our mobile app does it all in the cloud. With Locus, you can create and manage geo-tagged data points (assets) and seamlessly collect sample data for assets (automatically time-stamped and geotagged). You can input and retrieve data by barcode or any type of data matrix code which can help you avoid human error. You can also draw and measure lines, polygons, and circles in the map interface, measure distance along lines and between assets, and calculate areas of polygons and circles, making it easier to work efficiently and accurately. Locus provides real-time visibility of all in-app changes for project members, allowing team leaders to manage workflows more effectively. Project Owners and Admins have complete control of the level of data access for team members, and project data is fully encrypted end-to-end. Locus also offers offline capabilities for those in remote areas, and the navigation feature (driving or walking) can help you find assets in the field. In-app data tables allow you to view sample data and asset data, and data visualization shows graphs of sample data in real-time. You can easily export/share data to Google Drive, email, SMS, etc., and you can switch between light and dark modes to account for day or night time conditions. Download Locus today and experience the convenience of real-time field data collection, asset management, and GIS with sample data collection, barcode scanning, offline capabilities, and much more. Terms of Use: https://www.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/hWYZYRFm

Screenshots

GIS Cloud Map Viewer4 screens
Locus Field Assets and Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locus Field Assets and Data at 67% against GIS Cloud Map Viewer's 0%. Locus Field Assets and Data also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). GIS Cloud Map Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GIS Cloud Map Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month and Locus Field Assets and Data sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Locus Field Assets and Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIS Cloud Map Viewer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GIS Cloud Map Viewer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Locus Field Assets and Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, Locus Field Assets and Data every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GIS Cloud Map Viewer versus Locus Field Assets and Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS Cloud Map ViewerLocus Field Assets and Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.Spore Systems Limited

Customer experience

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Locus Field Assets and Data

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$22.991 Month
3 purchases

Locus Field Assets and Data

Subscriptions3
  • Personal - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Organization Lite - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Organization Pro - Weekly$59.997 Days

Questions

Is GIS Cloud Map Viewer free?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locus Field Assets and Data free?
Locus Field Assets and Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Locus Field Assets and Data?
Locus Field Assets and Data is rated higher. GIS Cloud Map Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Locus Field Assets and Data averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Locus Field Assets and Data have ads?
Neither GIS Cloud Map Viewer nor Locus Field Assets and Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Locus Field Assets and Data?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and Locus Field Assets and Data every 2 weeks. Most recently, GIS Cloud Map Viewer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Locus Field Assets and Data on October 9, 2026.

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