# Mobile Data Collection vs GIC Collect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Data Collection | GIC Collect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-data-collection/id640535923/reviews)** | [4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIS Cloud Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640535926) | [GIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/355828595) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Data Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-data-collection/id640535923)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $39.99 | per month |


### GIC Collect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gic-collect/id1485932698)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XLSForm CreatIon Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| XLSForm CreatIon Mid | $3.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| XLSForm CreatIon High | $19.99 | per month |
| GICCollect, XMLInsp. Quarterly | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| GIC Collect Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| XLSForm CreatIon Very High | $49.99 | per month |
| GIC Collect, XML Inspe. Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| XLSForm Recovery Small | $19.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Mid | $29.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Large | $49.99 | one-time |
| XLSForm Recovery Unlimited | $199.99 | one-time |


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