Comparison

GIS Lite vs Road Inspector

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

Road Inspector

Features
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Road Inspector is a crowdsourced platform dedicated to improving urban infrastructure through community action and advanced technology. Whether you are a daily commuter or a local resident, you can now play an active role in road maintenance. Key Features: Instant Reporting: Capture and submit photos of road damage with GPS-tagged precision. AI Verification: Our built-in vision models automatically verify reports to ensure data accuracy and speed up the review process. Track Progress: See the status of your reports from "Submitted" to "Fixed" on an interactive map. Gamified Rewards: Earn points and climb the leaderboard for every verified report you contribute. Community Impact: Help local authorities prioritize repairs where they are needed most. Let’s work together to build a safer, pothole-free future. Download Road Inspector today!

Screenshots

GIS Lite4 screens
Road Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GIS Lite at none against Road Inspector's shown. GIS Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

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, Road Inspector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GIS Lite versus Road Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS LiteRoad Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIoannis SofosTarun Kandregula

In-app purchases

None

GIS Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Road Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIS Lite free?
GIS Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Road Inspector free?
Road Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GIS Lite or Road Inspector have ads?
Road Inspector shows ads; GIS Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, GIS Lite or Road Inspector?
GIS Lite ships an update every 6 days, and Road Inspector every 3 days. Most recently, GIS Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Road Inspector on October 28, 2026.

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