Comparison

Lithos vs IKT

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

Head to head
About

Lithos

Features
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An iPad & iPhone App for Geoscientists to Collect, Integrate, Analyse, and Interpret Earth Science Data in an Applied GIS Environment. Our Simple & Smart Process An all digital workflow with an intuitive approach away from classic paper challenges and transcription errors and that integrates seamlessly into your existing systems and workflows. Step 1: Collect Any & All Observations Setup your project first, then observe the outcrop, lab results or other relevant geoscientific data, add a point on the field map, verify the positioning and document the needed information with dedicated records. No need to manually transcribe your rained-on, warped, and/or ripped paper field slips, notes, and sketches in the evening. Step 2: Integrate The Stratigraphy Create one or more stratigraphic columns. The individual units are each linked to the rocktype and contact records of the relevant observations so you can easily identify the reference observations of a unit, validate compatibility and make modifications. Step 3: Analyse & Interpret Your Geospatial Data Continuously analyse your collection of observation data, which is automatically categorised onto dedicated location and observation maps and tables upon entry. This will enable you to develop and modify your interpretation, track your progress and plan ahead. Smarter Technologies, Integrated with Care β€’ Harness On-Device GPS To enhance your experience, device capabilities are leveraged for swift data acquisition, comprehensible visualisation and comprehensive analyses. β€’ Compile & Store Spatial Data Each project has GIS at its core for accurate and reliable spatial data work. The data is stored in a SQLite database of the open GeoPackage format. β€’ Access Cloudless, Hi-Res Satellite Imagery Our maps provide the advantage of seamless layers of cloudless, worldwide, high-resolution satellite imagery. β€’ Access 3D Terrain Data Our maps also provide the advantage of 3D map visualisation, detailed terrain with elevation data, and streets, trails and labels. β€’ Access Base Maps Offline Download regions of Mapbox maps to verify and correct your position, even in β€˜dark’ spots where acquiring GPS and cellular signals are a challenge. Dedicated Records Document your observations thoroughly without forgetting any details. Each observation contains selectable and open fill forms to complete as part of a dedicated record keeping system with spatial analysis and quality assurance enhancements. Simple. Efficient. Effective. Additional features and tools you need to document your observations and drive accurate Earth systems understanding. β€’ Manage Your Collection Gather like a squirrel nearing winter and view your data on maps, in tables and as stratigraphic columns. β€’ Turn Complexity Into Insights Have your data automatically categorised onto dedicated location and observation maps. β€’ Sketch & Annotate It Make sketches, annotate photos, and write free-form notes with each observation. β€’ Have Confidence In Your Data Provide a confidence rating with each record type and build a robust dataset. ... And Much More Lithos improves over time as new features are added. Usage of Lithos is covered by the standard Apple End User License Agreement available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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IKT

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The Swiss ICT minimum standard describes 108 measures for the cyber resilience of an organisation. This app walks you through all of them β€” and tells you, for every single measure, how to actually implement it. WHAT THE ICT MINIMUM STANDARD IS Published by the Swiss Federal Office for National Economic Supply together with the Federal Office for Cyber Security, 2023 edition. It addresses operators of critical infrastructure and is recommended to every Swiss company beyond that. Built on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: five functions β€” Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover β€” 23 categories, 108 measures, of which 22 are high, 48 medium and 38 low priority. Every measure references CIS Controls, COBIT, ISO 27001:2022 and NIST SP 800-53. WHY COMPANIES WORK WITH IT β€’ Because clients, cantons and cyber insurers ask about the state of implementation, and a documented self-assessment is the answer β€’ Because operators of critical infrastructure pass the standard down their supply chain β€’ Because the official Excel workbook stays on the laptop while the stocktaking happens where the equipment is β€’ Because 108 measures without an order are overwhelming β€” quick-start mode shows the 22 most important first SELF-ASSESSMENT LIKE THE EXCEL TOOL β€’ Maturity levels 0–4 plus "not applicable" β€’ Scores per category, per function and overall β€” calculated like the official workbook β€’ Target value 2.6, adjustable in the settings β€’ Radar profile and gap analysis β€’ Export back into the official workbook β€” ratings and comments in the right cells PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR EVERY MEASURE The official text says WHAT is expected. You also get: β€’ One sentence for the management: why it matters β€’ Three to five concrete implementation steps β€’ The mistakes people actually make β€’ What counts as evidence in an audit β€” one tap copies it into your comment β€’ Effort, ownership and the tools that fit PDF REPORT FOR MANAGEMENT Management summary with a radar chart, category overview, gap analysis, per-measure detail with your comments β€” and, if you want, the implementation guidance for everything below target. FIVE LANGUAGES German, French, Italian and English from the standard, plus an unofficial Romansh version. Switchable at any time, independent of the system language. FULLY OFFLINE No account, no cloud, no analytics, not a single network request. Your assessment stays on your device β€” which is rather the point for a cyber security tool. SEVERAL ASSESSMENTS One per year or one per site: create, duplicate, rename. Everything can be exported as a backup file and imported again. TRY IT FOR FREE The first four measures of every function β€” 20 of 108 β€” are fully readable, ratable and include the complete guidance. No time limit. PRO Unlocks all 108 measures, the PDF report, backup export and import, and as many assessments as you like. Monthly, yearly, or a one-off purchase without a subscription. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. AN INDEPENDENT APP treeinspired GmbH is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by the Federal Office for Cyber Security or any other Swiss federal body. The standard itself is published by the Confederation and is available there free of charge. What you pay for is the implementation guidance, the assessment and the report β€” not the standard. The Romansh version is a machine-assisted translation and is marked as unofficial throughout the app. The app replaces neither an audit nor a certification, and it is not legal advice. Terms of Use: https://treeinspired.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://treeinspired.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Lithos4 screens
IKT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IKT at weekly against Lithos's every 6 weeks. IKT also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lithos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month and IKT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lithos ships an update every 6 weeks, IKT weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lithos versus IKT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLithosIKT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOne North Software Pte. Ltd.treeinspired GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lithos

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$49.991 Month
3 purchases

IKT

Subscriptions2
  • ICT Minimum Standard Pro Month$4.991 Month
  • ICT Minimum Standard Pro Year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • ICT Min. Standard Pro One-off$199.00

Questions

Is Lithos free?
Lithos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IKT free?
IKT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lithos or IKT have ads?
Neither Lithos nor IKT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lithos or IKT?
Lithos ships an update every 6 weeks, and IKT weekly. Most recently, Lithos was updated on November 5, 2026 and IKT on October 31, 2026.

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