GIS Lite vs Outing Checker Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 thereβs no need for an Internet connection to see your data β 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 β’ High parse and render speed β’ Zoom to extend β’ Zoom to selection β’ Select objects on map β’ Display attributes β’ Highlight selection items β’ Extensive projection list β’ GPS position β’ 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.
Outing Checker Widget
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Outing Checker Widget is an iOS app that lets you manage your checklist items from both the main app and widgets. Features: Add / edit / delete / reorder items Toggle each item ON/OFF Check status from Home Screen widgets Toggle items directly from supported widgets Launch the app from Lock Screen widgets Auto reset (daily / specific weekdays / nth weekday) Home Screen widgets support standard and 2-column layouts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GIS Lite at Free against Outing Checker Widget's $0.49. GIS Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Outing Checker Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
GIS Lite is free to download; Outing Checker Widget costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GIS Lite ships an update every 6 days, Outing Checker Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIS Lite | Outing Checker Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.49 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ioannis Sofos | Yusuke Yoshida |
In-app purchases
GIS Lite
No in-app purchases
Outing Checker Widget
No in-app purchases
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