Comparison

GIS Lite vs Qbik Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GIS Lite

This app allows users to view and collect spatial data on their mobile devices. It supports various file formats, enables field data collection with photo attachments, and offers note-taking capabilities directly on maps. Offline access and extensive projection support make it ideal for field work.

Highlights
  • Load and view DXF, KML, Shapefiles, GeoTiff
  • Collect field data with photo attachments
  • Freehand/pencil notes over maps
  • Export georeferenced TIFFs
  • Offline data access
  • Support for over 3000 projections
  • Apple Pencil support for object selection
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GIS Lite. Use your iPad and iPhone to open DXF, KML, Shapefiles, GeoTiff, WorldFiles and more. Collect data on the field, attach photos and share pdf item reports. Take freehand / pencil notes over maps and export georeferenced tiff. Features that support property view available. New updates will gradually add features that will transform your device to a complete GIS station. GIS Lite is a professional mobile GIS solution that enables users to load and view heir own data over a background of map service imagery. Open of various vector data formats is supported. Below a list of current support types. ** For formats that use support files (eg dbf for shapefiles), files must be in the dedicated iCloud/GIS_Lite folder, so that access is provided to the application. Raster Files * #GeoTiff GIS Lite can open and render your GeoTiff files directly on the map. #WoldFiles** Open PNG, JPG or TIFF file using the corresponding world file (pgw,jpw,tfw). Just specify the projection used. Vector Files #DXF files .dxf Select your file to open from local or iCloud storage. You will need to select data projection. Layers and styles will be loaded. #KML / KMZ files .kml / .kmz #ESRI Shapefiles .shp Select .zip file that contains .shp, .dbf, .prj files Or Select your .shp file to open from local or iCloud storage. If you want a full load (.dbf attributes and .prj file), the files must be copied in iCloud application folder (GIS_Lite). If not, you can still view your data. In that case, only geometry will be loaded and you will have to define projection. Rendering of geometry primitives is currently available (points / lines / polygons) Parsing engine is continuously updated so stay updated for more features. Create datasets by collecting data on the field. Capture on field photos and attach to polygon / line / point record. Version 1.6 introduces Apple Pencil usage for enhanced object selection. Your spatial data is stored on the iPhone, so there’s no need for an Internet connection to see your data – great for field work. We also support over 3000 projections, so no need for re-projection. Change Basemap among apple map / satellite / hybrid and more. This application is optimised to provide • High parse and render speed • Zoom to extend • Zoom to selection • Select objects on map • Display attributes • Highlight selection items • Extensive projection list • GPS position • Export and share selected objects Some basic GIS background is assumed to be able to use the application (projections, layers, etc) *Images loaded are currently restricted to 2 MegaPixel size for performance reasons.

About

Qbik Note

This daily planner helps you organize your day hour by hour with time-blocked tasks. It features a Smart Day view for focus, progress tracking, and a history of past days. Designed for consistency and productivity.

Highlights
  • Hour-by-hour planning
  • Time-blocked tasks
  • Smart Day view
  • Progress tracking
  • History review
  • Sleep schedule adjustment
Features
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Qbik Note is a simple daily planner built for clarity and momentum. Plan your day hour by hour: - Add tasks by time block - Focus with Smart Day view - Track progress in Insights - Review past days in History - Adjust sleep schedule and time format in Settings Designed to help you plan less, do more, and stay consistent every day.

Screenshots

GIS Lite4 screens
Qbik Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GIS Lite at every 6 days against Qbik Note's monthly. GIS Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIS Lite ships an update every 6 days, Qbik Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GIS Lite versus Qbik Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS LiteQbik Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIoannis SofosSuper Able Inc.

Customer experience

GIS Lite

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Qbik Note

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GIS Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Qbik Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIS Lite free?
GIS Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qbik Note free?
Qbik Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GIS Lite or Qbik Note have ads?
Neither GIS Lite nor Qbik Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIS Lite or Qbik Note?
GIS Lite ships an update every 6 days, and Qbik Note monthly. Most recently, GIS Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Qbik Note on October 12, 2026.

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