KickTheMap vs Quantum Summer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Scan and capture large spaces
- Measure and annotate dimensions
- Extract and edit objects
- Place objects in AR View
- Store and share 3D spaces/objects
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KickTheMap | Quantum Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KickTheMap Sarl | Arekool Inc |
Customer experience
KickTheMap
Quantum Summer
In-app purchases
KickTheMap
No in-app purchases
Quantum Summer
No in-app purchases








