ArcMate 8 vs IPBES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcMate 8
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ArcMate Enterprise mobile client enables you to open, browse, search and retrieve documents and files stored in ArcMate Repositories. Fast retrieval and browsing, advanced search capabilities, support for server side renditions of files without having to install any viewing apps, zoom, rotate and share files and pages. You can also access your ArcMate internal mail inbox and forward or reply to messages. The client app also shows you document routing inbox and provide the ability to move the document in their designated routes.
IPBES
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The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body established by States to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development The IPBES mobile events app will provide participants with real-time updates, access to essential information, and a seamless way to connect with fellows during the IPBES events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IPBES at every 11 months against ArcMate 8's every 45 months. IPBES also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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.
ArcMate 8 ships an update every 45 months, IPBES every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcMate 8 | IPBES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New Vision Systems LLC | UNEP |
In-app purchases
ArcMate 8
No in-app purchases
IPBES
No in-app purchases
