# TM vs ArcGIS Field Maps

The clearest difference is rating: ArcGIS Field Maps at 2.0 against TM's 1.0. ArcGIS Field Maps also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 3). TM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). 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.

ArcGIS Field Maps holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Field Maps has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TM ships an update every 11 months, ArcGIS Field Maps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TM | ArcGIS Field Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tm-timer/id1378674209/reviews) | **[2.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-field-maps/id1515671684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Ehlers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378674208) | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) |

## What reviewers say

### TM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tm-timer/id1378674209)

Control network-connected POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays directly from your phone. Manage count up/down timers, synchronize multiple devices, and set preset countdowns. Supports RGB displays and presentation modes.

**Highlights:** Control POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays, Count Up and Count Down timer functions, Simultaneous or individual device control, Synchronize multiple displays, Preset countdown times, RGB display support, Presentation Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 TM free?

TM 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, TM or ArcGIS Field Maps?

ArcGIS Field Maps is rated higher. TM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ArcGIS Field Maps averages 2.0 from 61 ratings.

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

Neither TM nor ArcGIS Field Maps shows ads.

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

TM ships an update every 11 months, and ArcGIS Field Maps every 6 weeks. Most recently, TM was updated on November 2, 2026 and ArcGIS Field Maps on November 14, 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.*