Comparison

Mobile Data Collection vs Cliphoard

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

Cliphoard

Features
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Cliphoard, the ultimate clipboard hoarding app. Automatic clipboard capture Cliphoard saves everything you copy for easy recall. Sorting options Sort clippings by newest, oldest, A-Z, Z-A, app source, or clipping type. Settings at your fingertips Quick access to clipping filters, themes, font size, and row height. Powerful filters Filter by app source, device source, clipping type, pinned items, or locked items. Privacy controls Pause clipboard monitoring, disable URL metadata fetching, exclude specific apps, or ignore specific terms. Pin and Sticky-Pin Keep items at the top, or sticky-pin to keep them always visible at the top. Lock clippings Protect important items from accidental edits or deletion. Manual clippings Quickly add a text clipping and choose to automatically pin or lock it. Clipping editor Add a title to any clipping, or edit its text right in the clipping row or in a larger preview mode. Transform text Sentence case, lower case, UPPER CASE, remove surrounding whitespace, gliitch text, and more. Merge and unmerge clippings Combine similar-type clippings into a single clipping, or unmerge to restore to single clippings. Audio feedback Get a subtle sound notification when a new item is copied, with multiple sound options to choose from, or none at all. Customizable and accessible Use any system typeface and adjust font size to match your preferences. Statistics View a GitHub-style heatmap that visualizes your clipping activity over time. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Powerful search within both text and image clippings. Content classification Auto-classifies text, images, URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, tracking numbers, structured data, and more. Highlight callouts Apply color highlights to make key clippings stand out. Rich URL previews & Mini browser Automatically fetch page images and favicons for quick visual identification of links. Open the built-in mini web browser to see the live page. URL clipping sanitization Remove tracking code, search parameters, and other data from URL links. Themes & Accents Dark, light, and solarized options. Customize the look further with 20+ accent color choices. Clipping details See clipping source app icon, device source, timestamps, character & word count, and detailed previews. On deck Visible indicator to identify what's currently in your clipboard. Keyboard friendly Shortcuts to navigate and control your clippings. Custom keyboard iPhone & iPad only Access and insert clippings directly through the iPhone/iPad custom keyboard integration. Compact display friendly Side-mounted layout keeps Cliphoard accessible and ready, or expand for greater detail. Drag & Drop Seamlessly drag items in to copy, or out to paste anywhere. Export to CSV Mac only Export your clipboard history by date, date range, or content type (text, images, or both). *Unlimited clippings Store an unlimited number of clippings, or choose 25, 100, 250, 500, or 1k clippings. *iCloud device sync Access your full clipboard history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including all pinned, locked, and highlighted indicators. *Pro feature PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your clipboard history is stored locally by default. Cliphoard does not use advertising trackers or operate its own clipboard-data server. Cliphoard Pro sync uses your own private iCloud container. CLIPHOARD PRO The free tier stores up to 25 clippings. A one-time Cliphoard Pro purchase unlocks unlimited clippings and private iCloud sync across your Apple devices. No subscription.

Screenshots

Mobile Data Collection4 screens
Cliphoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cliphoard at weekly against Mobile Data Collection's every 2 months. Mobile Data Collection's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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. Mobile Data Collection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month and Cliphoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 2 months, Cliphoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile Data Collection versus Cliphoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Data CollectionCliphoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.Brent Tech LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile Data Collection

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$39.991 Month
1 purchases

Cliphoard

One-time1
  • Cliphoard Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Mobile Data Collection free?
Mobile Data Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cliphoard free?
Cliphoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Data Collection or Cliphoard have ads?
Neither Mobile Data Collection nor Cliphoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data Collection or Cliphoard?
Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Cliphoard weekly. Most recently, Mobile Data Collection was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cliphoard on October 10, 2026.

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