Comparison

Mobile Data Collection vs GIC Collect

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Data Collection

This app allows users to collect and update field data in real-time using custom digital forms on mobile devices. It supports offline data capture, various field types including media and signatures, and integrates with a web platform for data analysis and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Custom form builder
  • Offline data capture
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Media-rich data collection
  • Electronic signatures
  • Data analysis and export
Features
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GIS Cloud Mobile Data Collection is a solution for recording and updating data in the field with mobile devices in real time, also allowing instant data access from the office. Digitize your workflow and eliminate errors and time-consuming paperwork! The mobile app enables you to accurately record data, online or offline, by filling in digital custom survey forms. You can create an unlimited number of your own unique forms in the user-friendly form builder, in the connected web app (Mobile Data Collection Portal). Continue working on your data, edit, share, and collaborate through GIS Cloud powerful web Map Editor app. Find everything you need for your workflow in one platform, no need for integrations. Collect points, lines, or polygons! Use GPS to capture data on the go, or switch to manual and use pinpoint and drawing tools for even better precision. Form fields are fully customizable and you can choose from text fields, selects lists, radio buttons, checkboxes, electronic signature, autofill, barcode, photo and audio, hidden fields, and much more. To control data accuracy and eliminate errors, make your form fields required, conditional (dependent on other form fields or data input), or persistent. Manage your field staff and share projects with custom forms to field workers by assigning them the collect and update permissions, and they can instantly start collecting data in the field. Simply sign into your GIS Cloud account (or sign up for free) and send collected data directly to your GIS Cloud app in the cloud. Data is immediately represented on a map, just click on any map feature to access collected data. Generate reports from the web app. Access data through GIS Cloud Map Editor, where you can further edit and style your data, overlay with additional data layers analyze data, share data with colleagues with different permissions to collaborate on projects. You can also export data and much more. Collect field data and conduct field surveys faster and easier than ever before. Start creating forms in the MDC Portal web app on https://giscloud.com and have your team out and about in a quarter of an hour! All you need in the field: - Offline data capture - Offline maps - Points, Lines, and Polygons geometry support - Media (photos & audio) enriched location information - QR code and barcode support - Electronic signature - Dropdowns, lists, input boxes, and comments based on custom forms - Review data attributes directly in the app - Search through data on the map - Control different layers in the map - Edit existing data - Listen to audio and view images - Real-time GPS location - View and explore maps in the field Prepare and analyze in the office: - Cloud-based web apps - Custom forms designer - Rich GIS symbology and visualization - Data editing and exporting - One-click map and data sharing - Real-time collaboration - Map publishing - Spatial Queries & Analysis - Account administration Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@giscloud.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-use.html

About

GIC Collect

This app allows users to collect data using forms compatible with the Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect for iOS. It supports functions available in JavaRosa, aiming for seamless integration with existing ODK forms.

Highlights
  • ODK Collect compatibility
  • Supports JavaRosa functions
  • Seamless form integration
  • Data collection for iOS
  • Bug reporting and support
Features
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This is our version compatible with the open data kit (ODK) collect for IOS forms. Functions available in javarosa are in this version. The forms developed for odk should work mostly without changes. Please let us know of any bugs you find when you test your forms. Also please send us your test cases that failed. We will be happy to solve issues or contact us at collect@gic.mx if you wish to discuss your specific needs. Terms of Use: https://gic.mx Privacy Policy: https://gic.mx/Privacy-Policy.html

Screenshots

Mobile Data Collection4 screens
GIC Collect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Data Collection at 80% against GIC Collect's 30%. Mobile Data Collection also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). GIC Collect's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 41). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mobile Data Collection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month and GIC Collect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Data Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 161 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mobile Data Collection's written reviews are positive against 30% of GIC Collect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 2 months, GIC Collect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Data Collection versus GIC Collect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Data CollectionGIC Collect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings) — better4.4 (161 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41161 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.GIC

Customer experience

Mobile Data Collection

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

GIC Collect

All ratings161 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile Data Collection

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$39.991 Month
14 purchases

GIC Collect

Subscriptions10
  • XLSForm CreatIon Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • XLSForm CreatIon Mid$3.991 Month
  • GIC Collect Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GIC Collect Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • XLSForm CreatIon High$19.991 Month
  • GICCollect, XMLInsp. Quarterly7 Days trial$25.993 Months
  • GIC Collect Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • XLSForm CreatIon Very High$49.991 Month
  • GIC Collect, XML Inspe. Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • XLSForm Recovery Small$19.99
  • XLSForm Recovery Mid$29.99
  • XLSForm Recovery Large$49.99
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  • XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99

Questions

Is Mobile Data Collection free?
Mobile Data Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GIC Collect free?
GIC Collect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Data Collection or GIC Collect?
Mobile Data Collection is rated higher. Mobile Data Collection averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while GIC Collect averages 4.4 from 161 ratings.
Do Mobile Data Collection or GIC Collect have ads?
Neither Mobile Data Collection nor GIC Collect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data Collection or GIC Collect?
Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 2 months, and GIC Collect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Data Collection was updated on September 9, 2026 and GIC Collect on September 11, 2026.

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