ArcGIS QuickCapture vs Synapse ITS
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.
Synapse ITS
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The SYO App allows for the remote connection to internet-enabled EDI conflict monitors to provide real-time system health and channel states as well as system logs and data insights. To learn more about connecting your EDI monitors contact your Synapse ITS representative or visit https://synapse-its.com/SYO
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Synapse ITS at every 3 weeks against ArcGIS QuickCapture's every 2 months. ArcGIS QuickCapture's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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, Synapse ITS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | Synapse ITS |
|---|---|---|
| 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, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | VSC Synapse LLC |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
Synapse ITS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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