Comparison

GIC Collect vs SMART Mobile for Conservation

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

Head to head

GIC Collect

Compatible with ODK

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.4162 ratingsView app →

SMART Mobile for Conservation

SMART Tools Data Collector

Free

📊 Productivity

No ratingsView app →

About

GIC Collect

This app allows users to collect data using forms compatible with the Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect for iOS. It supports functions available in JavaRosa, aiming for seamless integration with existing ODK forms.

Highlights

ODK Collect compatibility
Supports JavaRosa functions
Seamless form integration
Data collection for iOS
Bug reporting and support

Features

Read full description

This is our version compatible with the open data kit (ODK) collect for IOS forms. Functions available in javarosa are in this version. The forms developed for odk should work mostly without changes. Please let us know of any bugs you find when you test your forms. Also please send us your test cases that failed. We will be happy to solve issues or contact us at collect@gic.mx if you wish to discuss your specific needs. Terms of Use: https://gic.mx Privacy Policy: https://gic.mx/Privacy-Policy.html

About

SMART Mobile for Conservation

Features

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SMART Mobile is designed to enable data collection by Rangers, Scientists and community members.

Screenshots

GIC Collect3 screens

SMART Mobile for Conservation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART Mobile for Conservation at none against GIC Collect's 10. SMART Mobile for Conservation also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). GIC Collect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. GIC Collect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMART Mobile for Conservation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, SMART Mobile for Conservation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

GIC Collect versus SMART Mobile for Conservation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GIC Collect	SMART Mobile for Conservation
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.4 (162 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	30.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	162 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	196 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	GIC	CyberTracker Conservation

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GIC Collect

Subscriptions6

XLSForm CreatIon Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
GIC Collect Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month

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GIC Collect Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
GIC Collect Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
GIC Collect, XML Inspe. Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year

One-time4

XLSForm Recovery Small$19.99
XLSForm Recovery Mid$29.99
XLSForm Recovery Large$49.99

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XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99

None

SMART Mobile for Conservation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIC Collect free?

GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is SMART Mobile for Conservation free?

SMART Mobile for Conservation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do GIC Collect or SMART Mobile for Conservation have ads?

Neither GIC Collect nor SMART Mobile for Conservation shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GIC Collect or SMART Mobile for Conservation?

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMART Mobile for Conservation every 2 weeks. Most recently, GIC Collect was updated on November 3, 2026 and SMART Mobile for Conservation on November 11, 2026.