Comparison

GIC XLSForm Creation vs CensusIO

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

Head to head
About

GIC XLSForm Creation

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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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CensusIO

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CensusIO is the offline-first way to collect fish and wildlife survey data in the field and send it straight into your organization's records. Connect once with a setup code from your organization, download the forms you have been given, and collect anywhere, with or without a signal. Records are stored on the device and sync when you are back in range. Built for field crews: * Works fully offline. Capture a whole day of records with no connection, then sync when you have one. * The forms are your organization's survey types, with the same fields, controlled species and lookup lists, and validation you use everywhere else, so bad data is caught in the field. * Record a GPS point for each observation, with live accuracy, and take or attach photos. * Fill one question at a time, with skip logic that hides questions that do not apply. * Add repeating groups, such as a haul with many fish, as a simple list. * Review a record before you save, and edit or delete records on the device. * Two-way sync: a change made on the web shows up on the device, and if the same record was changed in two places, the app walks you through resolving it. * Available in English, French, and Spanish, including your survey's field labels when your organization provides them. CensusIO is the system of record for survey data: collection, validation, review, reporting, and standards-aligned export and archiving. This app is the field-collection side of it. Note: CensusIO is used by organizations such as agencies, research groups, and field teams. You need a setup code from an organization that uses CensusIO to collect with this app. Learn more at censusio.com.

Screenshots

GIC XLSForm Creation4 screens
CensusIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CensusIO at none against GIC XLSForm Creation's 4. CensusIO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GIC XLSForm Creation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CensusIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIC XLSForm Creation ships an update every 2 months, CensusIO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GIC XLSForm Creation versus CensusIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIC XLSForm CreationCensusIO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGICReckoned Force LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GIC XLSForm Creation

Subscriptions4
  • XLSForm Creation Pro Basic$1.991 Month
  • XLSForm Creation Pro Mid$3.991 Month
  • XLSForm Creation Pro High$19.991 Month
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  • XLSForm Creation Pro Very High$49.991 Month
None

CensusIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIC XLSForm Creation free?
GIC XLSForm Creation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CensusIO free?
CensusIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GIC XLSForm Creation or CensusIO have ads?
Neither GIC XLSForm Creation nor CensusIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIC XLSForm Creation or CensusIO?
GIC XLSForm Creation ships an update every 2 months, and CensusIO monthly. Most recently, GIC XLSForm Creation was updated on September 10, 2026 and CensusIO on August 5, 2026.

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