# ArcGIS AppStudio Player vs iVe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcGIS AppStudio Player at 100% against iVe's 0%. ArcGIS AppStudio Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). iVe's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iVe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ArcGIS AppStudio Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of iVe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, iVe every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS AppStudio Player | iVe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ive-mobile/id1318716827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [Berla Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318716826) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcGIS AppStudio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050)

Instantly view and test mapping applications created with ArcGIS AppStudio. Sign in with your ArcGIS credentials to access and evaluate your own creations or those shared with you before distribution.

**Highlights:** View mapping applications, Test app creations, Sign in with ArcGIS credentials, Download shared applications, Evaluate before distribution

**In-app purchases:** none


### iVe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ive-mobile/id1318716827)

This app helps investigators identify vehicle systems and acquire data for forensic analysis. It provides step-by-step guides and allows secure data sharing for collaboration.

**Highlights:** Identify vehicle systems, Acquire data forensically, View system identification guides, Step-by-step removal walkthroughs, Securely share acquired data, Conduct analysis on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcGIS AppStudio Player free?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iVe free?

iVe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or iVe?

iVe is rated higher. ArcGIS AppStudio Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while iVe averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS AppStudio Player or iVe have ads?

Neither ArcGIS AppStudio Player nor iVe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or iVe?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, and iVe every 6 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS AppStudio Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and iVe on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*