Workforce for ArcGIS vs GIS Cloud Map Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workforce for ArcGIS
This app provides a unified view for field and office teams, enabling efficient task assignment and tracking. It helps dispatch the right personnel with the necessary tools for their jobs. Users can manage assignments, share their status, and access supporting documents.
- Receive field assignments
- Sort to-do lists by priority/location
- Launch other ArcGIS apps
- Share status and location
- Add assignment notes
- View supporting documents
- Contact other mobile workers
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ArcGIS is available on your desktop, in a browser, and now on your iPhone or iPad. Workforce for ArcGIS enables a common view in the field and the office. Get the right worker to the right place with the right tools to do the right job. Features: - Receive assignments in the field - Sort your To Do list by priority, location, type, or due date - Launch other ArcGIS apps to get your work done - Share your status and location with the office - Add notes about your assignments - View supporting documents from your dispatcher - Find and contact other mobile workers Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
GIS Cloud Map Viewer
Easily view and access maps and data on any device. Share maps with colleagues and clients, and make informed decisions with real-time, up-to-date information. Optimized for users without professional GIS experience.
- View and access maps
- Access shared maps
- Real-time data updates
- Collaboration tool
- Set access permissions
- Optimized for non-professionals
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GIS Cloud’s Map Viewer is an easy way to view and access maps and data. Optimized for non-professionals, Map Viewer enables you to access your own maps created in Map Editor, maps others shared with you, private or public, on any device in real time. GIS Cloud Viewer can be used as a collaboration tool by giving different access permissions to your clients and colleagues. Maps are always up-to-date, allowing users to make crucial business decisions immediately. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@giscloud.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workforce for ArcGIS at none against GIS Cloud Map Viewer's 1. Workforce for ArcGIS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). GIS Cloud Map Viewer's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. GIS Cloud Map Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month. Workforce for ArcGIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
GIS Cloud Map Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively.
Workforce for ArcGIS ships an update every 2 months, GIS Cloud Map Viewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workforce for ArcGIS | GIS Cloud Map Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (16 ratings) | 4.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | GIS Cloud Inc. |
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Workforce for ArcGIS
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In-app purchases
Workforce for ArcGIS
No in-app purchases
GIS Cloud Map Viewer
- 1 month subscription$22.991 Month
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