# ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples vs GMDE Lite

The clearest difference is rating: GMDE Lite at 5.0 against ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples's 4.7. GMDE Lite also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

GMDE Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples ships an update every 2 months, GMDE Lite every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples | GMDE Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-runtime-sdk-samples/id1180714771/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmde-lite/id1557325241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 137 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [Richard Allmendinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194772609) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-runtime-sdk-samples/id1180714771)

Explore interactive samples demonstrating powerful mapping and spatial analysis capabilities. View source code for each sample to learn how to integrate these features into your own applications. Covers maps, layers, feature editing, routing, analysis, and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Interactive mapping samples, View source code, Map and scene visualization, Feature editing and geodatabases, Routing and directions, Spatial analysis, Augmented reality integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GMDE Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmde-lite/id1557325241)

This app allows users to record geological data, including points of interest, orientations, and contacts, with detailed annotations and photos. It offers multiple methods for orientation input and data visualization, with seamless integration for data exchange across devices and platforms.

**Highlights:** Record points of interest with photos and descriptions, Annotate photos and create digital sketches, Multiple methods for orientation input, Data import/export from various sources, Visualize orientation data on equal area projection, Use device as a rangefinder for distance calculation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples free?

ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GMDE Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples or GMDE Lite?

GMDE Lite is rated higher. ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while GMDE Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples or GMDE Lite have ads?

Neither ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples nor GMDE Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples or GMDE Lite?

ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples ships an update every 2 months, and GMDE Lite every 4 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS Runtime SDK Samples was updated on August 31, 2026 and GMDE Lite on September 22, 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.*