Manager for OP1 vs FormShare Collect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manager for OP1
Easily sync, save, and share your OP-1 projects. Import and export all four tracks to and from your device via USB. Offers iCloud Drive synchronization and cross-platform compatibility.
- Sync projects with iCloud Drive
- Cross-platform iOS/iPadOS/macOS support
- Import/export all 4 tracks
- Export stereo files for sharing
- Preview projects with 4-track playback
- USB project import/export
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Compatible Devices: Original OP-1 OP-1 Manager is the quickest and easiest way to sync, save, and share your OP-1 Projects. By connecting your device over USB you can import and export all four tracks to and from your OP-1. Key features include: • Syncs projects with iCloud Drive • Cross-platform iOS / iPadOS / MacOS support • Import and export all 4 tracks to and from your OP-1 • Easily export stereo files of your projects to quickly share • Preview your projects by seamlessly playing back all 4 tracks at once • Conveniently import and export projects through the app over USB Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FormShare Collect
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FormShare Collect brings powerful, reliable ODK-compatible data collection to iPhone and iPad, for free. Collect data anywhere, even completely offline. Download your forms before heading into the field, collect and save data without an internet connection, then submit completed records to your server when you’re back online. Whether you’re conducting a household survey, managing a field research study, carrying out a census, or supporting routine monitoring, FormShare Collect gives your team a dependable way to collect high-quality data on the devices they already use. KEY FEATURES • Inspired by ODK Collect FormShare Collect is a faithful iOS port of ODK Collect but supported by QLands. Our version has complete compatibility and provenance: Improvements and bug fixes to the official version can be carried into the iOS version, helping keep the two experiences aligned. • Built for offline data collection Download your forms before heading into the field, then collect, save, and review data without an internet connection. Submit completed records when connectivity is available. • Powerful, flexible forms Support for groups, repeats, skip logic, constraints, calculations, entities, and other advanced form functionality through a complete port of JavaRosa. • A full range of question types Collect text and numbers, single- and multiple-choice responses, dates and times, GPS points, traces and areas, photos, audio, barcodes, signatures, rankings, and more. • Multi-language support Build forms in multiple languages and switch languages directly within the app while collecting data. • Support for non-Gregorian calendars Work with Nepali (Bikram Sambat), Myanmar, and Persian calendars. • Save and review your work Save forms as drafts, review your answers, make changes, and finalize records when you’re ready. • Connect to the server you use Connect directly to FormShare and other OpenRosa-compatible servers. FormShare Collect makes robust, offline-first ODK-compatible data collection available to iOS users, giving organizations more flexibility in the devices they use for fieldwork. FormShare Collect is developed by QLands Software Inc. It is not developed, endorsed, or supported by the ODK team. ODK Collect is a product of Get ODK Inc., and ODK is a trademark of Get ODK Inc. FormShare and QLands Software Inc. are not affiliated with Get ODK Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FormShare Collect at none against Manager for OP1's 3. FormShare Collect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Manager for OP1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FormShare Collect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, FormShare Collect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manager for OP1 | FormShare Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Door Endeavors Inc. | QLands Software Inc. |
In-app purchases
Manager for OP1
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$79.99
FormShare Collect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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