ArcGIS QuickCapture vs Efficient Track
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.
Efficient Track
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Efficient Track is a minimalist GPS run-tracking app designed for people who value clarity, ownership, and simplicity. Track your runs, review clean maps and metrics, and export your data in CSV format. That’s it. No ads. No accounts. No subscriptions. No clutter. What Efficient Track Does Record GPS runs using your device’s location View a clean route map for each run See clear, readable metrics in both imperial and metric units Rename runs for easy organization Export your run data as a CSV file for personal analysis Store all data locally on your device Metrics Included Distance (miles, feet, yards, meters, kilometers) Elevation gain Average and max speed (mph and km/h) Start time, end time, and duration Per-point GPS data with speed (CSV export) Privacy First Efficient Track does not collect, transmit, or sell your data. All run data stays on your device unless you choose to export it. Built for Efficiency Efficient Track is intentionally limited in scope. It exists to do one thing well: record runs cleanly and reliably, without distractions. If you want control over your data and a calm interface that respects your attention, Efficient Track is for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Efficient Track at every 10 days against ArcGIS QuickCapture's every 2 months. ArcGIS QuickCapture's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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, Efficient Track every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | Efficient Track |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | Efficient Saul |
In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
Efficient Track
No in-app purchases
Questions
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