Comparison

GIC Collect vs Chronos One

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

Chronos One

Effortlessly track your work hours, manage breaks, and generate professional invoices. This app helps freelancers and professionals organize their time and get paid accurately. Customize employer and payment details for seamless billing.

Highlights
  • Accurate time tracking with punch in/out
  • Smart break management
  • Seamless session editing
  • Professional PDF invoicing
  • Customizable employer profiles
  • Easy date range selection
Features
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With Chronos, you can: • Accurately Track Your Time: Punch in and out effortlessly with our intuitive Punch Card feature. Whether you work in short bursts or long sessions, Chronos accurately calculates your net working time—even accounting for your break durations—so you never miss a minute. • Manage Breaks with Ease: Our smart break management automatically computes and deducts break durations from your working hours. Plus, if you work just a few seconds, our “Start From One Hour” setting ensures you’re always billed for a full hour when required. • Seamless Session Editing: Edit your events quickly with our dedicated Event Details and Edit Event pages. Update start and end times, modify break durations, add notes, and tag your sessions—all with a few taps. • Professional Invoicing: Generate professional, customizable invoices in PDF format. Chronos pulls in your employer details and bank information to create a polished invoice that’s ready to print or share with your clients. • Easy Date Range Selection: With an interactive calendar and simple date range picker, filter and review all your work sessions in one glance. Generate invoices for specific periods and keep your records organized effortlessly. • Customizable Employer & Bank Profiles: Manage multiple employer profiles and bank/payment information. Choose which details to include on your invoices and switch between profiles seamlessly. • Rewarded Ads for Extra Perks: Enjoy rewarded ads that help support the app while providing you with bonus features. Watch an ad when needed and keep your workflow uninterrupted. • Smart Settings & Integrations: Leverage integrated settings for a personalized experience, including customizable invoice options, rate management, and much more—all powered by Flutter and Google Mobile Ads. Experience the power of Chronos—designed for freelancers, professionals, and businesses alike. Track, manage, and invoice your time with precision and ease. Download Chronos today and transform the way you work and get paid!

Screenshots

GIC Collect3 screens
Chronos One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chronos One at 5.0 against GIC Collect's 4.4. Chronos One also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). GIC Collect's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 1). 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Chronos One asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chronos One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIC Collect has 162 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Chronos One daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GIC Collect versus Chronos One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIC CollectChronos One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (162 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGICHermella Abay

Customer experience

GIC Collect

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

Chronos One

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99
None

Chronos One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIC Collect free?
GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronos One free?
Chronos One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GIC Collect or Chronos One?
Chronos One is rated higher. GIC Collect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Chronos One averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GIC Collect or Chronos One have ads?
Neither GIC Collect nor Chronos One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIC Collect or Chronos One?
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chronos One daily. Most recently, GIC Collect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chronos One on October 22, 2026.

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