# MobileFacilities vs ArcGIS Field Maps

MobileFacilities and ArcGIS Field Maps both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of MobileFacilities's written reviews are positive against 11% of ArcGIS Field Maps's. MobileFacilities also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). ArcGIS Field Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 6). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for MobileFacilities against 2.1 for ArcGIS Field Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Field Maps has 59 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of MobileFacilities's written reviews are positive against 11% of ArcGIS Field Maps's.

MobileFacilities ships an update every 4 months, ArcGIS Field Maps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileFacilities | ArcGIS Field Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilefacilities/id1095633436/reviews)** | [2.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-field-maps/id1515671684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MRI Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257163389) | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileFacilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilefacilities/id1095633436)

Streamline maintenance operations with this mobile tool. Create, manage, and track work orders, assets, and inventory directly from your device. Upload photos and files, scan barcodes, and access a dashboard with key performance indicators.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Asset management, Inventory tracking, Barcode scanning, Picture and file uploading, Dashboard with charts and graphs

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcGIS Field Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-field-maps/id1515671684)

This app provides field workers with interactive maps to understand their surroundings, collect data, and perform inspections. It offers features like location sharing, smart forms, geofence alerts, and offline capabilities for efficient fieldwork.

**Highlights:** Interactive GIS maps, Smart forms for data collection, Location sharing, Geofence alerts, Offline map support, Asset tracking and management, Inspection record documentation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Comprehensive mapping capabilities when functioning
- 📊 Powerful data collection features for field work
- 🔄 Integration with ArcGIS ecosystem
- 📍 Useful for basic map information and POI lookup
- 🎯 Improved form calculations and contingent values

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Unreliable offline map functionality
- 🔄 Constant need to delete and reinstall app
- 📥 Offline download failures and incomplete syncing
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during use
- Layers fail to load intermittently
- Offline map downloads fail or hang indefinitely
- Authentication errors and keyboard not appearing on login
- Maps load only 30% of the time

**Requested features**

- Stylus support for drawing features
- Landscape mode for iPhone devices
- Apple Watch integration and capabilities
- Export functionality (GPX, KMZ formats)
- Improved offline area size and quality selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileFacilities free?

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

### Is ArcGIS Field Maps free?

ArcGIS Field Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MobileFacilities or ArcGIS Field Maps?

MobileFacilities is rated higher. MobileFacilities averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ArcGIS Field Maps averages 2.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do MobileFacilities or ArcGIS Field Maps have ads?

Neither MobileFacilities nor ArcGIS Field Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobileFacilities or ArcGIS Field Maps?

MobileFacilities ships an update every 4 months, and ArcGIS Field Maps every 6 weeks. Most recently, MobileFacilities was updated on November 6, 2026 and ArcGIS Field Maps on November 12, 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.*