# GIS Kit vs Polaris®

The clearest difference is price: Polaris® at Free against GIS Kit's $99.99. Polaris® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). GIS Kit's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Polaris® is free to download; GIS Kit costs $99.99 up front. GIS Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polaris® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polaris® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polaris® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of GIS Kit's written reviews are positive against 45% of Polaris®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GIS Kit ships an update every 6 weeks, Polaris® monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIS Kit | Polaris® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-kit/id429688355/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | #126 |
| Size | 44 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377) | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) |

## What reviewers say

### GIS Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-kit/id429688355)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides powerful mobile mapping and field data collection for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to view and collect geographic data offline, import various file formats, and organize information by projects and layers. It's designed for professional use without requiring desktop software or prior GIS training.

**Highlights:** Offline mapping and data collection, Import Shapefiles, KML/KMZ, Collect point, line, and polygon features, Customizable attribute fields, Project and layer organization, Wireless data import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GIS Pro Upgrade | $199.99 | one-time |


### Polaris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan adventurous rides with detailed maps and navigation, and discover gear. Connect to in-vehicle displays for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Vehicle service history and maintenance reminders, Ride planning with snap-to-trail routing, On/offline maps and navigation, Group Ride tracking, 3D ride replays, Gear and accessory shopping, Help Center support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Great features
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Essential for riding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Unreliable mapping
- 🐛 Missing features
- 🐛 Buggy offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Ride tracking problems
- Disappearing vehicle data
- Mapping inaccuracies
- Constant sign-outs

**Requested features**

- Ability to plan routes
- Offline map downloads
- Larger font for map details
- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GIS Kit free?

GIS Kit costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Polaris® free?

Polaris® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GIS Kit or Polaris®?

Polaris® is rated higher. GIS Kit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Polaris® averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do GIS Kit or Polaris® have ads?

Neither GIS Kit nor Polaris® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GIS Kit or Polaris®?

GIS Kit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Polaris® monthly. Most recently, GIS Kit was updated on October 29, 2026 and Polaris® on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GIS Kit or Polaris®?

GIS Kit currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and Polaris® at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*