ArcGIS QuickCapture vs GovWell
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.
GovWell
Streamline your field inspection workflow with this mobile tool. Log inspections, access documents, and capture photos directly from your device, syncing seamlessly with your main platform. Navigate to your next job with integrated mapping.
- Log inspections on-site
- Access documents and building plans
- Capture and upload photos
- View schedule at a glance
- Navigate to inspections
- Filter and find inspections
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GovWell for Mobile puts your entire inspection workflow in your pocket. Built for field inspectors, this app connects directly to your GovWell platform so you can manage inspections without returning to the office. See Your Schedule at a Glance - View all of your assigned inspections organized by date. Quickly navigate between days, filter by inspector, and find exactly what you need. Inspections are grouped by record so you can see everything related to a permit or case in one place — including record type, address, inspection type, and scheduled time. Log Inspections On-Site - Complete inspections right from the field using dynamic forms tailored to each inspection type. Review Files and Building Plans - Access uploaded documents, building plans, and other files attached to a record — right from the field. No need to print plans or go back to the office to look something up. Capture and Upload Photos - Take photos directly from the app's camera or choose from your photo library. Navigate to Your Next Inspection - Tap any address to open it in your device's maps app and get directions instantly. Filter and Find Fast - Filter inspections by date, inspector, or status. Multi-select inspectors to see a combined view. The app remembers your context so you can stay focused on the work in front of you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GovWell at 5.0 against ArcGIS QuickCapture's 4.3. GovWell also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). ArcGIS QuickCapture's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
GovWell 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 5, 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 GovWell's.
ArcGIS QuickCapture ships an update every 2 months, GovWell every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS QuickCapture | GovWell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | GovWell |
Customer experience
ArcGIS QuickCapture
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In-app purchases
ArcGIS QuickCapture
No in-app purchases
GovWell
No in-app purchases
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