ArcGIS QuickCapture vs Alastar Collaboration
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcGIS QuickCapture
This app enables rapid collection of field observations, allowing users to record GIS points and attributes efficiently. It's designed for collecting data quickly from a moving vehicle or during surveys.
- Rapid field observation collection
- Record GIS points and attributes
- Data capture at-speed
- Use while moving
- Scouting and survey support
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ArcGIS QuickCapture is the fastest way to collect field observations. With this time-saving app, you can record GIS points and other attributes while you scout locations, conduct aerial surveys, or assess damage from a moving vehicle. Capture data at-speed with the touch of a button.
Alastar Collaboration
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Alastar Collaboration provides a more efficient means of sharing information amongst a diverse user group.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alastar Collaboration at every 3 weeks against ArcGIS QuickCapture's every 2 months. ArcGIS QuickCapture's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
ArcGIS QuickCapture ships an update every 2 months, Alastar Collaboration every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | Alastar Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | ReadyOp Communications, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
Alastar Collaboration
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArcGIS QuickCapture free?
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Do ArcGIS QuickCapture or Alastar Collaboration have ads?
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