Comparison

Mapboard GIS vs Rock I.T.

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

Head to head
About

Mapboard GIS

This iPad app allows users to draw field maps using an Apple Pencil, combining the ease of pen-and-paper with the precision of GIS. It's designed for geologists and others needing interpretive mapping, offering intuitive tools for creating topologically consistent geologic maps.

Highlights
  • Pen-based editing tools
  • Intuitive reshaping and snapping
  • Iterative topology solver
  • Onboard Spatialite GIS engine
  • Native GIS software compatibility
  • User-configurable data types
  • Tether to remote PostGIS
Features
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Mapboard GIS is an iPad app for drawing maps with an Apple Pencil. Mapboard combines the intuitive workflow of pen-and-paper mapping with the precision, flexibility, and scale-independence of geospatial information systems (GIS). Its forward-looking design helps beginner and expert mappers produce multiscale, topologically consistent geologic maps. MOTIVATION AND DESIGN Mapboard GIS was born out of frustration with both paper– and GIS-based mapping workflows. It is primarily designed for geologists but is potentially useful in many situations demanding interpretive mapping. Mapboard attempts to bring digital mapping closer to the intuitive experience provided by paper. A sophisticated open-source spatial engine drives simple tools for drawing, erasing, and reshaping features. Outputs are natively compatible with common GIS software. Mapboard allows mapping time to be spent refining interpretations instead of fighting with technical tools. KEY FEATURES - Editing tools geared towards pen-based mapping - Powerful and intuitive reshaping, snapping, and erasing - Iterative topology solver to fill map units - Sophisticated onboard Spatialite GIS engine - Project files natively readable by standard GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) - User-configurable data types for line and polygon features - Tether to remote PostGIS for work across large datasets and real-time collaboration - Interoperable with standard formats (mbtiles, Spatialite, PostGIS) and open-source + commercial software OTHER FEATURES - Load MBTiles basemaps - Satellite, streets, and topographic basemaps - Dark mode support - Geologic line types TERMS OF USE: https://mapboard-gis.app/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY: https://mapboard-gis.app/privacy CHANGELOG: https://mapboard-gis.app/docs/ios/releases

About

Rock I.T.

Features
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All Your Mining Data On One Platform! Rock-IT is the ultimate data management tool designed to help you capture, analyze, and manage all operational data from your mining activities in one place. It replaces outdated pen-and-paper logs and spreadsheets, providing you with real-time insights and control over your processes. How Rock-IT Works: Capture Critical Data: Record your people, process, and asset data using Rock-IT’s intuitive mobile app. Save time with default entries, dropdowns, and smart capture fields. Access Data Anywhere: Works on any web browser and lets you access or upload data from areas of low/no internet. Automatically syncs when you re-enter a network zone. Powerful Data Analysis: Analyze your mining processes, record complex KPIs like cost-per-meter-drilled, and manage location-based inventory, all in real time. Integrate Data From (Almost) Anywhere: Seamlessly send and receive data from any server supporting RESTful API connections, like GIS databases, existing ERPs, and more. Use Rock-IT For: Health & Safety Data Management: Real-time tracking and notifications, regulatory compliance. HR & Timesheet Activities: Manage payroll, scheduling, performance tracking. Land Access Management: Manage tenements, get notifications for milestones. Asset Tracking: QR codes for machinery, schedule maintenance, real-time view. Rehab & Environment: Coordinate environmental data, automate compliance. Sampling & Core Shed Task Tracking: Manage all stages of core shed activities. Drill Planning & Rig Scheduling: Intelligent rig management, equipment allocation. Drill & Lab Contracts Management: Digital plods, timesheets, billing, error correction, hyperspectral analysis, and more. Customization & Integration: Rock-IT can be installed with pre-built templates or customized to your unique workflows. Setup choices influence pricing and setup time.

Screenshots

Rock I.T.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rock I.T. at none against Mapboard GIS's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Mapboard GIS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Rock I.T. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapboard GIS ships an update every 2 months, Rock I.T. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mapboard GIS versus Rock I.T.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapboard GISRock I.T.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaven QuinnPragyaam Data Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mapboard GIS

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$29.991 Year
None

Rock I.T.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapboard GIS free?
Mapboard GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rock I.T. free?
Rock I.T. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mapboard GIS or Rock I.T. have ads?
Neither Mapboard GIS nor Rock I.T. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapboard GIS or Rock I.T.?
Mapboard GIS ships an update every 2 months, and Rock I.T. every 3 months. Most recently, Mapboard GIS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rock I.T. on October 12, 2026.

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