ArcGIS QuickCapture vs SDL Field
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.
SDL Field
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Perform Municipal Inspections in the Field — Fast, Accurate, and Mobile SDL Field is designed for municipal inspectors who need to access and manage inspections directly from the field. Whether you’re working in construction, fire prevention, code enforcement, or public works, SDL Field helps streamline your workflow and keep your municipality connected. With SDL Field on your iPhone or iPad, you can: - View, edit, and submit inspection reports from anywhere - Take photos in the field and attach them to reports - Access and fill out checklists, forms, and documents - Work offline and sync your data when back online - Search for properties and inspections with map-based tools - Use location services to find nearby work sites SDL Field is used by municipalities across the country. If your town is not yet using SDL Field, you can visit getsdl.com to learn how to join the platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SDL Field 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, SDL Field every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | SDL Field |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | Spatial Data Logic Inc |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
SDL Field
No in-app purchases
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