ArcGIS QuickCapture vs X Engineering XREG
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.
X Engineering XREG
This app connects to specific hardware to monitor and configure marine alternator regulators. It provides real-time data, historical performance graphs, and fault detection for optimal battery charging.
- Real-time charging voltage, current, and temperature monitoring
- Self-learning charge profiles for Lithium Batteries
- Remote configuration of all regulator parameters
- Live performance graphs and historical data
- Fault detection and alerts
- WiFi connectivity (client or access point mode)
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X Engineering XREG-010 is the companion app for the XREG-010 intelligent alternator regulator. The app and the hardware are both made by X Engineering LLC. HARDWARE REQUIRED: This app requires an X Engineering XREG-010 alternator regulator. Visit xengineering.net for hardware information. FEATURES: - Real-time monitoring of charging voltage, current, and alternator temperatures - Self-learning charge profiles for Lithium Batteries - Remote configuration of all regulator parameters - Live performance graphs and infinite historical data - Fault detection and alerts/alarms - Many unique features- try it out! CONNECTIVITY: Connect to your regulator via your boat's WiFi network (client mode) or direct connection(Access Point aka Hotspot mode). The app communicates locally - no internet required for basic operation. CLOUD FEATURES (Optional): - Remote monitoring when connected to internet - Firmware OTA updates - Personal data archive - Leaderboards and Fleet Stats
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: X Engineering XREG at 5.0 against ArcGIS QuickCapture's 4.3. X Engineering XREG also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). ArcGIS QuickCapture's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
X Engineering XREG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS QuickCapture has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ArcGIS QuickCapture's written reviews are positive against 100% of X Engineering XREG's.
ArcGIS QuickCapture ships an update every 2 months, X Engineering XREG daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | X Engineering XREG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | X ENGINEERING LLC |
Customer experience
ArcGIS QuickCapture
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In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
X Engineering XREG
No in-app purchases
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