Comparison

GIC Collect vs Swift

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

Swift

Features
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App that allows users to send packages to and from

Screenshots

GIC Collect3 screens
Swift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swift at none against GIC Collect's 14. Swift also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GIC Collect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Swift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Swift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GIC Collect versus Swift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIC CollectSwift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (162 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGICShem Gitonga

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

Swift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIC Collect free?
GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swift free?
Swift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GIC Collect or Swift have ads?
Neither GIC Collect nor Swift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIC Collect or Swift?
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Swift fortnightly. Most recently, GIC Collect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swift on October 5, 2026.

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