# Draw Maps for ArcGIS — Team Collaboration Maps

> Mobile app for drawing, annotating, and collaborating on ArcGIS Online web maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Bluefield GIS, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-for-arcgis/id1292002131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bluefield GIS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272915305)
- Category: Navigation, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
- Released: 2019-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-for-arcgis/id1292002131/reviews.md

## What is Draw Maps for ArcGIS?

IMPORTANT: *REQUIRES* ArcGIS Online Named User account.

Map notes on your web maps made easy. Draw Maps for ArcGIS gives you color pens and pencils to make sketches and take notes anywhere in the map. Add map pins and photos to note important locations. Think of the whole world as being your sketch pad. Move around and zoom to different scales as you draw. Your notes and photos are instantly available in your ArcGIS Online organization as standard features. Collaborate with others on one map in near real-time (multi-user notes). Take notes while offline using downloaded map packages. Share your maps with friends and business associates.

Features:
- Draw and highlight in the map
- Place colored map pins in the map and add long form notes
- Place photos in the map
- Draw and highlight in the photos
- 72 colors
- Use the stencil to draw perfect shapes or labels
- Move and zoom the map as needed while you draw
- Join collaborations hosted in web maps that are Draw Maps enabled
- Take your maps offline with Map Package Download
- Create documents on the device and draw using any web map or basemap as your background
- Send images of your map drawings to other people
- Send your Draw Maps Document to another Draw Maps user
- Send KML
- Archive your Draw Maps Document to online storage
- Make as many maps and join as many collaborations as you like
- Works great with Apple Pencil

Example use cases:
- Mining: Take field notes while prospecting (where there is no cell coverage)
- Real Estate: Sketch alternatives while meeting with clients
- Utilities: Survey damage the day after a storm
- Contracting: Document your finished work and include with deliverables.

Currently supports drawing on any ArcGIS Online web map. Please contact us if ArcGIS Enterprise support a requirement.

Currently supports English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai.

## Key features

- Draw and highlight directly on maps
- Add pins with notes and photos
- Real-time multi-user collaboration
- Offline map access
- 72 color options
- Use stencils for shapes and labels
- Send map drawings as images or KML

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-for-arcgis/id1292002131/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App may be a scam, in my opinion

*2023-11-24*

Attempted to use this App.  Didn’t seem to offer an option to create an account, so I selected: Log in using Google.  Other products then activate immediately, but this one wanted my Google Password.  I entered that, then it said it required confirmation from my old phone, so I confirmed from my old phone, then it said Log In Failed & wouldn’t allow me to try again using my Google Account. 

I can only conclude that it is trying to get me to log in using another of my accounts & that the whole purpose is to fish for information.  I’m quite disappointed, as I didn’t expect to encounter scams on the App Store & really liked what this app stated that it could do

### 4/5 — Trying but...

*2020-11-03*

I’m unable to connect to our ArcGIS online account...alway get an error

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear you are having trouble. Please reach out to us at mailroom@bluefieldgis.com so we can assist in getting you up and running with Draw Maps for ArcGIS.

The problem you are having is most likely caused by not having been assigned the 'Draw Maps for ArcGIS' resource from within ArcGIS Online. If you think this is the case, ask your ArcGIS Online administrator to assign Draw Maps to you under the 'Organization' tab in ArcGIS Online. If Draw Maps is not available to assign, your administrator may need to obtain licenses from Esri's ArcGIS Marketplace (free trials are available). If you know you already have Draw Maps assigned to you, there may be another problem you and I can work on together.

I have asked our staff to be on the lookout for your email. Again, thank you for your review. I look forward to you getting to try Draw Maps for ArcGIS. I think you will really like it once you get it working.

- Worth

### 5/5 — Very excited about this app

*2020-05-14, version 3.0.1*

I signed up for a trial license for this app three days ago and started right in working with it on an iPad Pro. I had a little trouble setting up my first project on ArcGIS following the video and written instructions on the developers website, but was successful on the second attempt. I sent the iPad off with my very not-tech-oriented husband and business partner today after having given him a twenty minute orientation on using Draw Maps. A couple of hours later I logged into ArcGIS and was able to watch him drawing and making notes on the map in real time. It really is very simple to use and it does exactly what I needed it to do. We are very happy to have this available and excited to see what’s coming in the future with this app.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words. We plan to double down on our efforts to provide better documentation, especially for ArcGIS Online setup, but also for other aspects of using Draw Maps to its fullest.

### 1/5 — This App

*2019-08-13, version 2.0*

The app was useless. I downloaded this app because I needed to make myself a map for a game. I could not sign up at all, so I rate this app 1 star!

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with Draw Maps for ArcGIS. This edition of Draw Maps is intended for use with Esri’s ArcGIS, therefore it requires an ArcGIS Online Named User account. For people without access to an Esri ArcGIS Named User account we recommend our standard edition of Draw Maps also found on the App Store entitled “Draw Maps: Map Notes” (the one with the blue icon).

## Frequently asked questions about Draw Maps for ArcGIS

### Does Draw Maps for ArcGIS require an account?

Yes, Draw Maps for ArcGIS requires an ArcGIS Online Named User account to function. This account is necessary for accessing and saving your map annotations and collaborations within the ArcGIS Online platform.

### Can I use Draw Maps for ArcGIS offline?

Yes, you can take your maps offline with Draw Maps for ArcGIS using Map Package Download. This feature is crucial for field work in areas with no cell coverage, allowing you to draw and take notes without an internet connection.

### How does collaboration work in Draw Maps for ArcGIS?

Draw Maps for ArcGIS supports multi-user notes for near real-time collaboration on one map. You can join collaborations hosted in web maps that are Draw Maps enabled, allowing teams to work together on the same map simultaneously.

### What devices does Draw Maps for ArcGIS support?

Draw Maps for ArcGIS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It works particularly well with Apple Pencil, enhancing the drawing and annotation experience on compatible devices.

### How often is Draw Maps for ArcGIS updated?

The latest version, 5.0.4, was released on April 23, 2021. While the app has not been updated recently, users can typically expect updates to address bugs and potentially add new features over time.

### What is the age rating for Draw Maps for ArcGIS?

Draw Maps for ArcGIS has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content that would be considered inappropriate for younger audiences.

### Can I share my map drawings with others?

Yes, you can send images of your map drawings to other people, send your Draw Maps Document to another Draw Maps user, or send your work as a KML file. This facilitates easy sharing of annotated maps and project deliverables.

### Does Draw Maps for ArcGIS have ads?

No, Draw Maps for ArcGIS does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it focuses on providing its features without interruption from ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.4 — 2021-04-23

Thank you for your feedback. New in this release:
- Broader connection and sync logging to help find communication problems in Collaboration maps.

### 5.0.2 — 2021-04-16

Thank you for your feedback. New in this release:
- Sync logging to help find syncing problems in Collaboration maps.

### 5.0 — 2021-02-08

Thank you for your feedback. New in this release:
- Map Pins, including long form notes.
- Redesigned user interface.
- Export map documents with photos included.
- Export KML with photos included.

### 4.2.1 — 2020-09-01

- Photos
- Send KML
- Stencil colors

### 3.0.1 — 2019-11-12

- Offline maps
- New look and feel
- Support for Dark mode in iOS 13
- Fixed bug in Find Places
- Removed Sponsored Mode (too confusing)

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