GIC Collect vs HPBMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- ODK Collect compatibility
- Supports JavaRosa functions
- Seamless form integration
- Data collection for iOS
- Bug reporting and support
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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
HPBMS
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This application is associated with the JunoViewer Web software which is licensed by Lonrix Ltd. New Zealand. The application allows you to quickly take a photograph during field inspections, and sync the photo, together with a comment and GPS coordinates, to the web server. Once on JunoViewer Web, the photos can be viewed on the Map View, Forecast View or any other views that facilitate the display of inspection photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HPBMS at none against GIC Collect's 14. GIC Collect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GIC Collect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HPBMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, HPBMS every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIC Collect | HPBMS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GIC | Lonrix |
In-app purchases
GIC Collect
- 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
- XLSForm Recovery Small$19.99
- XLSForm Recovery Mid$29.99
- XLSForm Recovery Large$49.99
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- XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99
HPBMS
No in-app purchases
