Comparison

KickTheMap vs Quantum Summer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KickTheMap

Create detailed 3D models of infrastructure and sites using augmented reality. Simply walk around your area, and the app automatically captures images to generate accurate 3D models within 24 hours. Visualize, measure, and export your data for various mapping and modeling needs.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D scanning
  • Automatic picture capture
  • 3D models delivered within 24 hours
  • Model scaling and georeferencing
  • Export data in DXF, CSV, JSON, LAS
  • Offline mode
Features
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This is the perfect tool for utility mapping, volumes calculation, road mapping and infrastructure modelling (bridges, tunnels, retaining walls..). No prior knowledge required! Just walk around your site and the app works by itself, taking pictures all along the way thanks to an advanced Augmented Reality engine. 3D models are delivered within 24 hours on your personal desktop platform, allowing you to visualise, measure, digitise and export your data. Possibility to scale or georeference your model within the app with simple and intuitive features. App Features: - Picture auto-trigger based on user's motion - 3D model delivered within 24h - Up to 2000 pictures/job - Lightweight pictures for fast upload - Scale your model with a known distance - Georeference your model with on known points - Accuracy of 3 cm (1.2 in) in XYZ - In-app warnings - Unlimited number of jobs - Output quality checks - Offline mode in case of no internet coverage - Pictures counter Platform features: - High-quality visualisation - Fast rendering of millions of points - Distance, height, area - Easy digitisation with points and polylines - Objects attributes to export - Multiple point clouds display - Export objects in DXF, CSV or JSON - Export point clouds in LAS Trial version is limited to 5 projects of 150 pictures max.

About

Quantum Summer

Capture, edit, and share 3D spaces using your device's LiDAR camera. Measure, annotate, and extract objects to design and preview in AR. Share your creations with friends and colleagues via email, SMS, or web links.

Highlights
  • Scan and capture large spaces
  • Measure and annotate dimensions
  • Extract and edit objects
  • Place objects in AR View
  • Store and share 3D spaces/objects
Features
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Utilizing the LiDAR camera, Quantum Summer allows a user to capture, edit and share 3D spaces with friends and colleagues. Main features – Scan and Capture Large Spaces – quickly scan and capture accurately large area of space. Measure and Annotate – measure dimensions of space and objects inside. Annotate easily. Extract and Edit Objects – easily extract objects from scans and save them into personal library. Place Objects in AR View – design and preview using scanned objects in AR View Store and Share Space or Objects – share with friends and colleagues by email, sms and web views. Quantum Summer app and web services enable amatuer and professionals to effectively design and share in 3D

Screenshots

KickTheMap4 screens
Quantum Summer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KickTheMap at 100% against Quantum Summer's 0%. Quantum Summer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KickTheMap versus Quantum Summer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKickTheMapQuantum Summer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKickTheMap SarlArekool Inc

Customer experience

KickTheMap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quantum Summer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

KickTheMap

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Summer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KickTheMap free?
KickTheMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Summer free?
Quantum Summer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KickTheMap or Quantum Summer have ads?
Neither KickTheMap nor Quantum Summer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KickTheMap or Quantum Summer?
KickTheMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quantum Summer every 3 weeks. Most recently, KickTheMap was updated on September 8, 2026 and Quantum Summer on September 17, 2026.

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