Observo vs ARiiVA Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Observo
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Observo is an App allowing you to create observations and events (like natural phenomenon, damage assessment, surveillance, inventory, etc.). Your observations can be made freely or can be based on existing objects. All records are localized on a map. In addition to generic observations (photos, voice record, text) multiple and customizable forms can be defined according to your daily tasks. A simple tap on a button will allow you to send your data per email to a configured location for a further processing. Your data will be formatted and displayed within a resulting report (incl. photo and map extract). Available features: - Mandants - Integration of WFS and WMS for additional map materials - Import from configurable objects - Free and based-on object observations - Integration of multiple forms and lists of choices - Customizable reports as output (pdf, word, excel) Observo accelerates and coordinates processes which are requiring data collection on site. Observo is easy to integrate with existing applications and workflows.
ARiiVA Scan
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ARiiVA Scan enables lightning-fast and direct access to relevant information, documents and instructions - without searching. This saves valuable time, enables rapid service and repair processes - even for non-process personnel - and thus ensures high availability of equipment and company infrastructure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Observo at every 3 weeks against ARiiVA Scan's every 3 months. Observo also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Observo ships an update every 3 weeks, ARiiVA Scan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Observo | ARiiVA Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unit Solutions AG | Viingo GmbH |
In-app purchases
Observo
No in-app purchases
ARiiVA Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Observo free?
Is ARiiVA Scan free?
Do Observo or ARiiVA Scan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Observo or ARiiVA Scan?
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