APX SmartCapture vs MapIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APX SmartCapture
This tool enables public safety agencies to quickly capture critical information using customizable forms and device cameras. It automatically generates digitized pre-incident plans that are synced to the cloud for easy access during emergencies.
- Customizable forms
- Built-in device camera integration
- Automated pre-incident plan generation
- NFPA 1620 compliant data
- Secure cloud syncing
- Emergency information access
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SmartCapture™ is an iOS-based capture tool designed to allow Public Safety agencies to leverage smart technology to rapidly and intuitively capture critical information. With SmartCapture™, first responders can use dynamic, fully customizable forms and built-in device cameras to quickly gather critical building information. Digitized, NFPA 1620 compliant pre-incident plans are automatically generated from this captured data and synced with the secure SmartCapture™ cloud server. With SmartCapture™, pre-plans are readily available and distributable at time of emergency.
MapIt
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MapIt is our cutting-edge business productivity application, designed for comprehensive architecture documentation. Capture live video, high-quality images, and important notes directly on your building plans to seamlessly share with both your clients and your team. Market your work to a global audience by generating QR codes and web links for your projects; igniting lead generation. Organize home viewings and effortlessly share schedules with your clients. Craft detailed client reports and proactively manage legal risks through meticulous documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MapIt at every 5 days against APX SmartCapture's monthly. MapIt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
APX SmartCapture ships an update monthly, MapIt every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APX SmartCapture | MapIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Martin | Rai Software Inc. |
In-app purchases
APX SmartCapture
No in-app purchases
MapIt
No in-app purchases
