Comparison

GIS4Mobile vs TerraNotes

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

Head to head
About

GIS4Mobile

This app provides a flexible and user-friendly platform for field inspections, data collection, and documentation. It allows for custom form design, data reuse, and efficient editing of multiple entries, all stored in a cloud-based system.

Highlights
  • Customizable form design
  • Data reuse for similar entries
  • Bulk editing of map pins
  • Cloud data storage
  • Offline data collection
  • Professional field documentation
Features
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Recording is rewarding. When you use GIS4Mobile you will get a complete and updated documentation, collected on site by professionals in the field. GIS4Mobile is the most flexible and userfriendly way to do inspections, documentation, data-collections and registration in the field. You can set it up to use one of many templates, or you can design forms youself. While collecting data you will appreciate the utilities where the app will allow you to reuse datasets you entered earlier. So if you for instance need to register several similar lightpoles you can store all attributes in memory, so you do not need to enter the same data again and again. If you do inspections, you can edit several registrations in one click. First select one or more pins on the map, and then edit information for all the selected items. This is extremely timesaving. Data you collect is stored in the GIS4Mobile cloud. If you have a private data storage you can publish existing datasets, and configure forms and guidelines for collecting data or editing data. Forms can contain elements a textboxes, date/time pickers, dropdown lists, checkboxes and more. Get the app now - it is free. In the app choose free usage or connect your private storage by entering name and password. If you choose the free usage the app will ask you to enter your name and email. The purpose of this is for GIS4Mobile to be able to contact you if you try and register faulty data and alert you when the free usage expires. And remember - getting help from GIS4Mobile is free of charge. Just contact us. GIS4Mobile Terms of are listed here: https://www.gis4mobile.com/legal-stuff/

About

TerraNotes

Features
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TerraNotes lets you create notes directly on maps — pin locations, draw lines and shapes, and organize everything into folders you can share with others. Whether you're planning a trip, documenting field work, tracking properties, or simply saving places that matter, TerraNotes gives you a visual, map-based way to capture spatial information. FEATURES - Drop markers, draw polylines, or outline areas with polygons on the map - Add descriptions, colors, photos, and file attachments to each note - Organize notes into color-coded folders with tags for filtering - Share folders with role-based permissions: owner, editor, or viewer - Custom styling with colors, stroke widths, and fill options - Real-time sync across all your devices - 11 languages supported - Light and dark themes GREAT FOR - Travel planning and shared itineraries - Field work and site documentation - Real estate research - Hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures - Team coordination on location-based projects Sign in with email, Google, or Apple and start mapping your world. Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

GIS4Mobile4 screens
TerraNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GIS4Mobile at every 3 weeks against TerraNotes's every 2 months. TerraNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. GIS4Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month and TerraNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIS4Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, TerraNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GIS4Mobile versus TerraNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS4MobileTerraNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS4Mobile ApSMaximilian Nocker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GIS4Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • GIS4Mobile Monthly$3.491 Month
2 purchases

TerraNotes

Subscriptions2
  • TerraNotes Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TerraNotes Premium Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is GIS4Mobile free?
GIS4Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TerraNotes free?
TerraNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GIS4Mobile or TerraNotes have ads?
Neither GIS4Mobile nor TerraNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIS4Mobile or TerraNotes?
GIS4Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and TerraNotes every 2 months. Most recently, GIS4Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and TerraNotes on October 12, 2026.

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