GIC Collect vs Memos Local
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
Memos Local
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Memos Local is a simple, private memo app for ideas, tasks, and everyday notes. Write quickly, find anything with search, pin important notes, and archive what you want to keep out of the way. Everything is stored locally on your device, so the app works offline and does not require an account, subscription, ads, or a network connection. Highlights: • Fast, focused memo writing • Search across your notes • Pin, archive, restore, and delete • Local-first privacy • 12-language interface • iPhone and iPad support Memos Local is completely free and built for quiet, reliable note-taking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memos Local at none against GIC Collect's 10. GIC Collect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. GIC Collect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Memos Local asks for nothing beyond the download.
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Memos Local every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIC Collect | Memos Local |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GIC | 然 周 |
In-app purchases
GIC Collect
- XLSForm CreatIon Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- GIC Collect Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- GIC Collect Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
- GIC Collect Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
- 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
Memos Local
No in-app purchases
