# GIC Collect vs Chronos One

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 10) 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.

Both are free to download. GIC Collect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Chronos One asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Chronos One daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIC Collect | Chronos One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronos-one/id6741525761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355828595) | [Hermella Abay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794549525) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XLSForm CreatIon Basic | $1.99 | 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 |
| GIC Collect Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| 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 |


### Chronos One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronos-one/id6741525761)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Chronos One on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*