ICS vs CalMapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICS
This application simplifies the creation and sharing of ICS-214 forms. It offers an intuitive workflow for adding details and activity entries, with offline capabilities for uninterrupted work. Users can pre-populate forms with default fields to save time during ongoing incidents.
- Friendly workflow for details and entries
- Offline authoring and editing
- Shareable ICS-214 form export
- Set default fields for pre-population
- Optimized for field use
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An easy-to-use app to help prepare and share the ICS-214 form. Friendly workflow: Add details and activity entries using a friendly workflow optimized for field use. Work Offline: Designed to work completely offline for authoring and editing activity details even while off the grid. Share Official ICS-214: When connectivity is available, use the share option to export or send out a copy of the ICS-214 form. Set Default Fields: Use the "214 Default Fields" option in settings to set defaults that will pre-populate new ICS-214 forms upon creation. This will save time when working the same incident and/or with the same team for multiple operational periods. Coming next: Support for spreadsheet format, preview the form, edit filename, attach images & location, electronically sign PDFs, and more.
CalMapper
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CalMAPPER is a mobile and web-based application designed to help forest management teams collect, track, and view field data and work logs. Whether you're recording treatment activities in the field or reviewing project progress in the office, CalMAPPER makes it easy to manage forestry data across platforms. The app supports offline use, GPS-enabled mapping, and seamless syncing with the web for a complete picture of forest management efforts. Access is managed by CAL FIRE and participating organizations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ICS at 14.0.0 against CalMapper's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ICS | CalMapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mike Comer | Technosylva Inc. |
In-app purchases
ICS
No in-app purchases
CalMapper
No in-app purchases








