# GIC Collect vs Timbre

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timbre at fortnightly against GIC Collect's every 5 weeks. GIC Collect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GIC Collect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timbre sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Timbre fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIC Collect | Timbre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **162** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355828595) | [Rohan Arun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836337782) |

## 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 |


### Timbre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timbre-read-aloud/id6798016439)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timbre Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Timbre Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Timbre Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Timbre Pro Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GIC Collect free?

GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timbre free?

Timbre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GIC Collect or Timbre have ads?

Neither GIC Collect nor Timbre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GIC Collect or Timbre?

GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Timbre fortnightly. Most recently, GIC Collect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timbre on October 31, 2026.

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