Comparison

GIC Collect vs SW Maps

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

Head to head
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
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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

SW Maps

This app allows users to collect, present, and share geographic information. It supports recording points, lines, polygons, and associated data like photos and audio. High-accuracy GPS surveys are possible with external receivers, and data can be shared in various standard formats.

Highlights
  • Collect points, lines, and polygons
  • Attach custom attributes (text, photo, audio, video)
  • High-accuracy GPS surveys with external receivers
  • Offline map support
  • Export data in multiple formats (Shapefile, GeoPackage, CSV)
  • Create and share project templates
Features
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SW Maps is a free GIS and mobile mapping app for collecting, presenting and sharing geographic information. Whether you are conducting a full scale GNSS survey with high precision instruments, need to collect large amount of location based data using nothing but your phone, or just need to view a few shapefiles with labels over a background map on the go, SW Maps has it all covered. Record points, lines, polygons and even photos and have them displayed over your choice of background map, and attach custom attribute data to any feature. Attribute types include text, numbers, an option from a predefined set of choices, photos, audio clips and videos. Conduct high accuracy GPS surveys using external RTK capable receivers over Bluetooth LE. Draw features on the map by adding markers, and measure distance and area. Reuse the layers and attributes of a previous project for another survey, or create templates and share them with other users. Share the collected data with other users as Geopackages, KMZ or shapefiles, or export them to your device storage. Also share and export recorded data as Spreadsheets or CSV files. All data is recorded and exported in the standard WGS84 Geographic coordinate system (EPSG:4326). Features -Online Base maps: Apple Maps or Open Street Map -Support for multiple mbtiles and KML overlays -Shapefile and Geopackage layers, with attribute categorized styling. View shapefiles in any coordinate system supported by the PROJ.4 library. -Add multiple online WMTS, TMS, XYZ or WMS layers and cache tiles for offline use. -Connect to external GPS receivers using Bluetooth for high accuracy surveying using RTK with built-in NTRIP client. Also record data from external receiver for post processing. -Define multiple number of feature layers, each with a set of custom attributes Feature Types: Point, Line, Polygon Attribute Types:Text, Numeric, Drop down Options, Photos, Audio, Video Save as Template for re-use or sharing -Record GPS tracks, with distance measurement -Label features based on attribute values. -Import feature layers from templates or existing projects. -Share or export collected data as KMZ (with embedded photographs) , shapefiles, GeoJSON, Geopackage (GPKG), XLS/ODS spreadsheets or csv files. -Share templates or projects with other users -Supports use of GTX geoid files. To use custom geoids, prepare a GTX file with offsets in meters from WGS84. This product is made in Nepal and is FREE (no Ads). If you find this useful, please let your friends know that you have used a product from Nepal. Spare sometime to visit this wonderful country and know the Nepali people.

Screenshots

GIC Collect3 screens
SW Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GIC Collect at 4.4 against SW Maps's 3.8. GIC Collect also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 25). SW Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SW Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GIC Collect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIC Collect has 161 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 30% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, SW Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GIC Collect versus SW Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIC CollectSW Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (161 ratings) — better3.8 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGICAviyaan Tech

Customer experience

GIC Collect

All ratings161 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

SW Maps

All ratings25 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral35.0%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

GIC Collect

Subscriptions10
  • XLSForm CreatIon Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • XLSForm CreatIon Mid$3.991 Month
  • GIC Collect Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GIC Collect Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • XLSForm CreatIon High$19.991 Month
  • GICCollect, XMLInsp. Quarterly7 Days trial$25.993 Months
  • GIC Collect Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • XLSForm CreatIon Very High$49.991 Month
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99
None

SW Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIC Collect free?
GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SW Maps free?
SW Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GIC Collect or SW Maps?
GIC Collect is rated higher. GIC Collect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while SW Maps averages 3.8 from 25 ratings.
Do GIC Collect or SW Maps have ads?
Neither GIC Collect nor SW Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIC Collect or SW Maps?
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, and SW Maps every 2 months. Most recently, GIC Collect was updated on September 11, 2026 and SW Maps on August 8, 2026.

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