LaserSoft QuickMap 3D vs ArcGIS Field Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
This application allows crime, crash, and arson investigators to efficiently map incident scenes. It offers cable-free data transfer and automatic laser recognition, with support for exporting data to popular mapping and CAD programs.
- Incident scene mapping
- Cable-free data transfer
- Automatic laser recognition
- Export to CAD and popular programs
- Multiple report formats (DXF, CSV, PNG, etc.)
- Designed for investigators
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Laser Technology, Inc. has once again proven to be on the cutting edge of technology with the release of QuickMap 3D (QM3D), the very first incident mapping software available on the iOS platform. Now crime, crash and arson investigators can utilize all the benefits of QM3D for Windows Mobile with new functionality to make mapping a scene even more efficient. On iOS, enjoy cable-free data transfer and automatic laser recognition with a bulletproof connection. All map data can be diagrammed in any of the most popular programs including, but not limited to, IMS Map360, FARO Zone, ARAS 360, and Edge FX. QM3D can generate the following report formats: CAD File (*.dxf), Spreadsheet Report (*.csv), Raw Data (*.raw), ASCII (.asc), Text Report (*.txt), and/or small and large .PNG image files displaying mapped points REQUIREMENTS Equipment: TruPulse 200X, TruSpeed Sxb, optional MapStar TruAngle, or TruPoint 300 Licensing: QuickMap 3D software requires a license in order to be fully activated - it is intended for police/fire investigators only Operating System: iOS 10 or newer
ArcGIS Field Maps
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.
- Interactive GIS maps
- Smart forms for data collection
- Location sharing
- Geofence alerts
- Offline map support
- Asset tracking and management
- Inspection record documentation
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ArcGIS is available on your desktop, in a browser, and now on your iPhone or iPad. ArcGIS Field Maps is Esri’s premier maps app on mobile devices. Field Maps helps mobile workers understand their surroundings, find assets, collect data, and perform inspections, leveraging interactive digital maps that contain up-to-date GIS data from their organization. It includes powerful features like location sharing, smart forms for efficient data collection, geofence alerts, and the ability to complete fieldwork even when offline. Whether you're part of a utility crew, a conservation team, or a city inspection unit,Field Mapsis designed to support the work you do on the ground. Note about permissions:Field Maps is designed for organizational use. This app requires you to have an ArcGIS organizational account to collect and update data. Public maps shared by organizations can be viewed without signing in. Understand your surroundings: - View assets and surrounding landmarks or places on GPS-enabled maps. - Search for assets and access important information about them. - Use compass guidance to lead you directly to assets and locations. - Scan barcodes or QR codes to pull up asset records instantly. - Annotate directly on the map with your finger or stylus to create personal notes. - Leverage integration with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation apps to get to your assets. - Stay safe with geofence alerts as you enter fire zones, wildlife habitats, work areas, etc. - Measure distances and areas in the map. - Gain advanced understanding by viewing and tracing utility networks. - View stationing information along linear assets. - View assets and locations in floor-aware indoor maps. Perform data capture and inspections: - Create new or edit existing asset data. - Connect to external GNSS receivers for high-accuracy data. - Digitally document inspection records. - Capture photos, videos, and other attachments. - Speed up data capture with smart forms and reduce manual entry by automatically filling in fields like date or inspector name and making automated calculations. - Share your updates instantly with your organization when using an online map and automatically sync stored updates to offline maps when connected. - Collect assets and perform inspections indoors. Share your location for coordination & safety: - Share your location with supervisors and teammates (when enabled). - View teammate locations to coordinate efforts and ensure safety (when enabled). - Tracks show where you’ve been so you can visually see what area you’ve covered. Work offline in remote or disconnected areas: - Download offline map areas created for you. - Create your own offline map areas on device (if enabled). - Sync edits automatically or manually when connected. Coordination and collaboration: - View edits and contributions from others as they are synced with your map. - Use tasks to view and complete field assignments from a to-do list. - Stakeholders can view fieldwork progress in the office and make data-informed decisions. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LaserSoft QuickMap 3D at 5.0 against ArcGIS Field Maps's 2.1. LaserSoft QuickMap 3D also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 18.5). ArcGIS Field Maps's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Field Maps has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D ships an update every 2 months, ArcGIS Field Maps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaserSoft QuickMap 3D | ArcGIS Field Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.1 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 268 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laser Technology, Inc. | ESRI |
Customer experience
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
ArcGIS Field Maps
Bugs and requests
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ArcGIS Field Maps
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Search functionality broken
- Markup files lost after updates
- Multiple markup layers no longer supported
- Touch/tap detection inaccurate requiring multiple attempts
- Photo EXIF direction data captured at wrong time
- Location tracking bounces around map
- App freezes when rotating screen
- Syncing issues with offline edits
- Feature class save errors
- Arcade expression errors in feature classes
- Raster layer display issues
- Text rendering problems
- Battery drain up to 10% per minute
- Required token errors appearing randomly
- Cooldown period between POI data entry updates
Requested features
13 requests- 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
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- Better cone of vision visibility
- Attribute table visibility in field
- CarPlay compatibility
- Share individual features, not just map center
- Notification when position collection completes
- Permanent UI customization options
- More markup colors and customization
- Improved search functionality
In-app purchases
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
No in-app purchases
ArcGIS Field Maps
No in-app purchases
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