Comparison

ArcGIS Earth vs MegaVertex

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

Head to head
About

ArcGIS Earth

Explore and visualize geographic data in an intuitive 3D environment. Supports a wide range of data sources, including online services and local files. Offers tools for analysis, placemark management, and creating immersive tours.

Highlights
  • 3D geographic data visualization
  • Connect to ArcGIS Online/Enterprise
  • Support for local data files
  • Interactive analysis tools
  • Placemark collection and sharing
  • Create and share tours
Features
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ArcGIS Earth is designed for everyone and provides user-friendly 3D experiences. Data support ArcGIS Earth allows you to use a variety of items from ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, local data, and web services: • Browse web scenes, map services, image services, scene services, and feature services. • Browse local files including mobile scene packages (MSPK), KML, KMZ, tile packages, and scene layer packages (SLPK). • Support has been added for Living Atlas of the World. Key features • Connect to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. • Tap to identify features. • Support has been added for collecting, editing, and sharing placemarks. • Interactive analysis tools include Measure, Line of Sight, and Viewshed. • Create and share tours with geotagged photos. • Search for places and switch locators. • Start-up tips and guidance for hand gestures are included. • Record and preview GPS tracks, and share with your organization.

About

MegaVertex

Features
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MegaVertex Mobile brings the power and functionality of the MegaVertex platform directly to your mobile device, allowing you to stay connected, manage data, and perform essential tasks in the field. With MegaVertex Mobile, you can easily view, update, ensuring that your work remains efficient and up to date. The app is built with a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile use, providing a smooth and intuitive experience whether you’re in the office, in the field. Seamlessly integrated with your existing MegaVertex web app, the app ensures secure access to your account and data while maintaining the same reliability and performance you expect from the web version. Stay productive wherever you are — with MegaVertex Mobile, the power of your MegaVertex System is always at your fingertips.

Screenshots

ArcGIS Earth4 screens
MegaVertex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MegaVertex at every 3 weeks against ArcGIS Earth's every 3 months. MegaVertex also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). 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

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

ArcGIS Earth ships an update every 3 months, MegaVertex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArcGIS Earth versus MegaVertex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcGIS EarthMegaVertex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESRIMaxima Technical Solutions and Consultancies

In-app purchases

None

ArcGIS Earth

No in-app purchases

None

MegaVertex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcGIS Earth free?
ArcGIS Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MegaVertex free?
MegaVertex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcGIS Earth or MegaVertex have ads?
Neither ArcGIS Earth nor MegaVertex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Earth or MegaVertex?
ArcGIS Earth ships an update every 3 months, and MegaVertex every 3 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS Earth was updated on October 27, 2026 and MegaVertex on October 25, 2026.

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