# GIC Collect vs SW Maps

The clearest difference is rating: GIC Collect at 4.4 against SW Maps's 3.8. GIC Collect also leads on ratings volume (162 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.

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.

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 162 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.

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, SW Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIC Collect | SW Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698/reviews)** | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-maps/id6444248083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355828595) | [Aviyaan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653343736) |

## What reviewers say

### GIC Collect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XLSForm CreatIon Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| XLSForm CreatIon Mid | $3.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| XLSForm CreatIon High | $19.99 | per month |
| GICCollect, XMLInsp. Quarterly | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| GIC Collect Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| XLSForm CreatIon Very High | $49.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect, XML Inspe. Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| XLSForm Recovery Small | $19.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Mid | $29.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Large | $49.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Unlimited | $199.99 | one-time |


### SW Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-maps/id6444248083)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 162 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 October 24, 2026 and SW Maps on October 23, 2026.

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