Locus Field Assets and Data vs GIS Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GIS Lite
This app allows users to view and collect spatial data on their mobile devices. It supports various file formats, enables field data collection with photo attachments, and offers note-taking capabilities directly on maps. Offline access and extensive projection support make it ideal for field work.
- Load and view DXF, KML, Shapefiles, GeoTiff
- Collect field data with photo attachments
- Freehand/pencil notes over maps
- Export georeferenced TIFFs
- Offline data access
- Support for over 3000 projections
- Apple Pencil support for object selection
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GIS Lite. Use your iPad and iPhone to open DXF, KML, Shapefiles, GeoTiff, WorldFiles and more. Collect data on the field, attach photos and share pdf item reports. Take freehand / pencil notes over maps and export georeferenced tiff. Features that support property view available. New updates will gradually add features that will transform your device to a complete GIS station. GIS Lite is a professional mobile GIS solution that enables users to load and view heir own data over a background of map service imagery. Open of various vector data formats is supported. Below a list of current support types. ** For formats that use support files (eg dbf for shapefiles), files must be in the dedicated iCloud/GIS_Lite folder, so that access is provided to the application. Raster Files * #GeoTiff GIS Lite can open and render your GeoTiff files directly on the map. #WoldFiles** Open PNG, JPG or TIFF file using the corresponding world file (pgw,jpw,tfw). Just specify the projection used. Vector Files #DXF files .dxf Select your file to open from local or iCloud storage. You will need to select data projection. Layers and styles will be loaded. #KML / KMZ files .kml / .kmz #ESRI Shapefiles .shp Select .zip file that contains .shp, .dbf, .prj files Or Select your .shp file to open from local or iCloud storage. If you want a full load (.dbf attributes and .prj file), the files must be copied in iCloud application folder (GIS_Lite). If not, you can still view your data. In that case, only geometry will be loaded and you will have to define projection. Rendering of geometry primitives is currently available (points / lines / polygons) Parsing engine is continuously updated so stay updated for more features. Create datasets by collecting data on the field. Capture on field photos and attach to polygon / line / point record. Version 1.6 introduces Apple Pencil usage for enhanced object selection. Your spatial data is stored on the iPhone, so there’s no need for an Internet connection to see your data – great for field work. We also support over 3000 projections, so no need for re-projection. Change Basemap among apple map / satellite / hybrid and more. This application is optimised to provide • High parse and render speed • Zoom to extend • Zoom to selection • Select objects on map • Display attributes • Highlight selection items • Extensive projection list • GPS position • Export and share selected objects Some basic GIS background is assumed to be able to use the application (projections, layers, etc) *Images loaded are currently restricted to 2 MegaPixel size for performance reasons.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Locus Field Assets and Data at 5.0 against GIS Lite's 1.0. Locus Field Assets and Data also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). GIS Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Locus Field Assets and Data sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. GIS Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locus Field Assets and Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Locus Field Assets and Data's written reviews are positive against 50% of GIS Lite's.
Locus Field Assets and Data ships an update every 2 weeks, GIS Lite every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Locus Field Assets and Data | GIS Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spore Systems Limited | Ioannis Sofos |
Customer experience
Locus Field Assets and Data
GIS Lite
In-app purchases
Locus Field Assets and Data
- Personal - Monthly$12.991 Month
- Organization Lite - Monthly$49.991 Month
- Organization Pro - Weekly$59.997 Days
GIS Lite
No in-app purchases
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