ArcGIS Earth vs RapidNeeds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RapidNeeds
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This application is meant to support the record-keeping for the Rapid Needs Assessment process of local Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and supporting organizations. Please update config information to include in assessments. This Application is NOT funded OR endorsed by US Gov.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RapidNeeds at 16.0 against ArcGIS Earth's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ArcGIS Earth | RapidNeeds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | barry davis |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS Earth
No in-app purchases
RapidNeeds
No in-app purchases
