ArcGIS QuickCapture vs PipeVision by PAPA
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.
PipeVision by PAPA
View publicly available pipeline information in your vicinity. This app facilitates awareness and safety by displaying data from participating member companies, though it does not represent all pipelines.
- View local pipeline information
- Promotes public safety
- Enhances emergency preparedness
- Supports environmental protection
- Prevents property damage
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This application allows users to view pipelines in their area. The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness promotes open communication and cooperation with local organizations to enhance public safety, improve emergency preparedness, protect the environment and prevent damage to property and facilities. This application only includes information that has been supplied by participating member companies and DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL PIPELINES.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArcGIS QuickCapture at 4.3 against PipeVision by PAPA's 2.3. ArcGIS QuickCapture also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS QuickCapture has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ArcGIS QuickCapture ships an update every 2 months, PipeVision by PAPA every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | PipeVision by PAPA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | Locality LLC |
Customer experience
ArcGIS QuickCapture
PipeVision by PAPA
In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
PipeVision by PAPA
No in-app purchases
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