Comparison

Mobile Data Collection vs Uinta

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

Uinta

This application streamlines fieldwork by offering efficient electronic data entry and professional mapping tools. Customize project templates to match your specific workflow and easily share collected data through various export options. Get started quickly with a user-friendly interface and included live support.

Highlights
  • Electronic data entry
  • Professional mapping (points, lines, areas)
  • Customizable project templates
  • User-friendly interface
  • Data export and PDF map reports
  • Live customer support
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Improve your fieldwork with Uinta Mapping and Data Collection Software – the ultimate solution for seamless and efficient mapping and field data management. Designed to revolutionize the way you collect, visualize, and share data, Uinta offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to meet the diverse needs of professionals across various industries, including many customization abilities to help Uinta adapt to your workflow, not the other way around. This is mapping software that goes way beyond mapping! Top Features • Efficient Data Capture - Replace paper forms with efficient electronic data entry forms, for use with or without maps • Professional Mapping - Quickly map points, lines, and areas. High-accuracy mapping supported • Customizable - Create custom project templates so field-collected data reflects your job(s) • User-friendly - Simple interface allows users to be trained and collecting data in minutes • Sharable - Export data to a file, print professional PDF map reports, and create optional cloud projects • Included Live Support - Get a jump start on your project with help from Juniper Systems' in-house customer success team Uinta software is designed to be easily customized to your job. Users may create and save re-usable project templates. Free templates are available for common customer applications such as utility mapping, irrigation, wetland delineations, natural resources, and many more.

Screenshots

Mobile Data Collection4 screens
Uinta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Uinta at none against Mobile Data Collection's 1. Uinta also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mobile Data Collection's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Mobile Data Collection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. Uinta asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Uinta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Data Collection has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mobile Data Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Uinta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Data Collection versus Uinta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Data CollectionUinta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.Juniper Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Mobile Data Collection

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

Uinta

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile Data Collection

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$39.991 Month
None

Uinta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Data Collection free?
Mobile Data Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uinta free?
Uinta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Data Collection or Uinta?
Uinta is rated higher. Mobile Data Collection averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Uinta averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Mobile Data Collection or Uinta have ads?
Neither Mobile Data Collection nor Uinta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data Collection or Uinta?
Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Uinta every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Data Collection was updated on September 26, 2026 and Uinta on October 4, 2026.

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