VMMap vs GForms X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VMMap
This application connects to specific locator devices to log and display real-time location data in KML format. It allows users to email these data files directly from their device. Compatibility requires specific Bluetooth modules and iOS versions.
- Bluetooth connection to locator receiver
- Real-time data logging and display
- Data stored in KML format
- Email KML files directly
- Compatibility with Vivax-Metrotech products
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VMMap is highly compatible with Vivax-Metrotech locator products (www.vivax-metrotech.com). It can store and display the real time locate information on the field. Notes: 1. Please make sure that the BT module in the receiver is OBS421 or higher. This information can be found in the “About” screen of the receiver. 2. This application will work with iPhones version 4 or higher. Features: 1. Bluetooth connection with locator receiver. 2. All data will be logged in the device and display in real time. 3. Data are stored as KML format. 4. Email features available – you can email the KML file from your device Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
GForms X
This suite of tools helps energy companies manage pipe data. It allows multiple users to create, access, and organize field and pipeline information, even offline. Reports can be generated to connect managers with maintenance records and communicate crucial business information.
- Create, access, and manage pipe data
- Supports multiple users
- Organize field and pipeline data
- Offline data collection
- Generate reports
- Connect managers to maintenance records
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GForms® is a suite of tools designed for the modern energy company. The software is easy to use and enables multiple users to create, access, and manage pipe data instantaneously. Field and pipeline data is gathered and organized according to the specific needs of company managers. GForms® users can create reports with or without an internet connection, allowing for data collection in the most remote locations. By electronically facilitating the collection of field and pipeline data, the GForms® Suite connects company managers to the maintenance of pipeline records and efficiently communicates crucial information to all business interests.
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Verdict
VMMap and GForms X both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of VMMap's written reviews are positive against 0% of GForms X's. GForms X's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for VMMap against 2.8 for GForms X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of VMMap's written reviews are positive against 0% of GForms X's.
VMMap ships an update every 2 months, GForms X every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMMap | GForms X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) | 2.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 686 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metrotech Corp. | Global Information Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
VMMap
GForms X
In-app purchases
VMMap
No in-app purchases
GForms X
No in-app purchases
