Wildnote vs Esri Support
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wildnote
This platform offers customizable cloud-based data collection, management, and reporting for environmental consulting. It provides pre-built forms and reports for various disciplines, automating processes to improve efficiency and deliver faster, accurate regulatory-compliant reports.
- Customizable cloud-based data collection
- Pre-built and custom forms/reports
- Automated workflow and reporting
- Offline data collection
- Integrated photo management
- Built-in taxonomy and soil colors
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Wildnote is The Environmental Consulting Platform for customizable cloud-based data collection, management, and reporting. It has pre-built forms and reports for a broad spectrum of environmental consulting disciplines, yet can be customized to support complex workflow, reporting, and branding needs. Established workflows for USACE Wetland Delineations, SWPPP, Construction Compliance, Cultural Resources, Paleontology, Endangered Species Monitoring, Mitigation Banking and Restoration and more. From mobile data collection and photo management, to frustration-free reporting, Wildnote automates your processes while improving your project efficiency by 40-80% allowing you to deliver faster, more accurate regulatory-compliant reports with project transparency. Key Mobile App Features: -Works Offline -Integrated Photo Management -Extensive form library, or build your own forms for your project needs -Built-in taxonomy with scientific name, common name and indicator status with taxonomy favorites -Built-in Munsell soil colors -Upload associated project documents and reference materials -Works with Trimble R-1, Trimble Catalyst, EOS Arrow, Bad Elf Pro, Juniper Geode Regulatory Data Collection for: -All 10 USACE Wetland Regions with built-in calculations -Ordinary Highwater Mark (Arid West and Interim) -California Rapid Assessment Method -Cultural Resources SHPO Solutions for California, Nevada and Utah with flexibility for all states.
Esri Support
Access self-help resources, AI-powered support, and manage your cases for GIS software. Get instant notifications on updates, explore video tutorials, and contact support via phone or chat.
- AI chatbot for technical issues
- Instant notifications for updates
- Video tutorials for Esri technologies
- Contact support via phone, chat, or form
- Manage support cases and bugs
- ArcGIS Online service status dashboard
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Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping that builds the leading mapping and spatial analytics software such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and many more. The Esri Support app brings self-help resources for all Esri's software products, assisted-support services, and case management features directly from your smartphone. With the Esri Support app you can: 1. Find answers to your questions and solutions to technical issues using our generative AI chatbot. 2. Get notified instantly about new technical articles, videos, patches, bug status updates, case updates, ArcGIS Blogs, and more. 3. Explore video tutorials for Esri technologies. 4. Contact Esri Support by phone, chat, or case submission form. 5. Request a call back to get help on your schedule. 6. Manage your support cases, bugs, and enhancements. 7. Check the status of ArcGIS Online services with the ArcGIS Online Dashboard and get notified when a service is interrupted. 8. Subscribe to bugs and receive notifications whenever new information becomes available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Esri Support at 4.5 against Wildnote's 3.7. Esri Support also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.
Esri Support holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Esri Support has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Wildnote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Esri Support's.
Wildnote ships an update fortnightly, Esri Support every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wildnote | Esri Support |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suntoucher LLC | ESRI |
Customer experience
Wildnote
Esri Support
In-app purchases
Wildnote
No in-app purchases
Esri Support
No in-app purchases
