Comparison

ArcGIS Field Maps vs inspectX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArcGIS Field Maps

This app provides mobile workers with interactive digital maps to understand their surroundings, locate assets, and collect data. It features smart forms for efficient data entry, offline capabilities, and location sharing for coordination and safety. Designed for organizational use, it supports fieldwork for various teams.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital maps
  • Smart forms for data collection
  • Offline map capabilities
  • Location sharing and tracking
  • Geofence alerts
  • Asset scanning and annotation
  • Data editing and syncing
Features
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ArcGIS is available on your desktop, in a browser, and now on your iPhone or iPad. ArcGIS Field Maps is Esri’s premier maps app on mobile devices. Field Maps helps mobile workers understand their surroundings, find assets, collect data, and perform inspections, leveraging interactive digital maps that contain up-to-date GIS data from their organization. It includes powerful features like location sharing, smart forms for efficient data collection, geofence alerts, and the ability to complete fieldwork even when offline. Whether you're part of a utility crew, a conservation team, or a city inspection unit,Field Mapsis designed to support the work you do on the ground. Note about permissions:Field Maps is designed for organizational use. This app requires you to have an ArcGIS organizational account to collect and update data. Public maps shared by organizations can be viewed without signing in. Understand your surroundings: - View assets and surrounding landmarks or places on GPS-enabled maps. - Search for assets and access important information about them. - Use compass guidance to lead you directly to assets and locations. - Scan barcodes or QR codes to pull up asset records instantly. - Annotate directly on the map with your finger or stylus to create personal notes. - Leverage integration with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation apps to get to your assets. - Stay safe with geofence alerts as you enter fire zones, wildlife habitats, work areas, etc. - Measure distances and areas in the map. - Gain advanced understanding by viewing and tracing utility networks. - View stationing information along linear assets. - View assets and locations in floor-aware indoor maps. Perform data capture and inspections: - Create new or edit existing asset data. - Connect to external GNSS receivers for high-accuracy data. - Digitally document inspection records. - Capture photos, videos, and other attachments. - Speed up data capture with smart forms and reduce manual entry by automatically filling in fields like date or inspector name and making automated calculations. - Share your updates instantly with your organization when using an online map and automatically sync stored updates to offline maps when connected. - Collect assets and perform inspections indoors. Share your location for coordination & safety: - Share your location with supervisors and teammates (when enabled). - View teammate locations to coordinate efforts and ensure safety (when enabled). - Tracks show where you’ve been so you can visually see what area you’ve covered. Work offline in remote or disconnected areas: - Download offline map areas created for you. - Create your own offline map areas on device (if enabled). - Sync edits automatically or manually when connected. Coordination and collaboration: - View edits and contributions from others as they are synced with your map. - Use tasks to view and complete field assignments from a to-do list. - Stakeholders can view fieldwork progress in the office and make data-informed decisions. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

inspectX

Streamline infrastructure inspections with this mobile tool. It enables seamless data collection and reporting, even offline, eliminating the need for separate cameras and manuals. Designed for efficiency and compliance, it reduces errors and saves significant time on each inspection.

Highlights
  • Offline inspection capability
  • SNBI standards support
  • GIS interface for site navigation
  • Speech-to-text documentation
  • Tablet camera integration for photos
  • Sketching and photo markup
  • Data validation and color-coding
Features
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Welcome to inspectX! Simplify and streamline your bridge and infrastructure inspections with inspectX MultiAsset, the essential tool from AssetIntel going hand-in-hand with the inspectX web platform. No matter what mobile device you’re on, this versatile Field Module ensures seamless data collection and management, even offline. inspectX stands out by eliminating the need for additional equipment like digital cameras, inspection reports, and work manuals. Its intuitive interface makes inspection and reporting effortless, reducing errors and eliminating unnecessary field visits. Compliant with regulatory standards and designed to transition smoothly from NBI to SNBI standards, inspectX saves time and cuts costs, enhancing the efficiency of your inspections. Simply identify your scheduled inspections, download the workflows, conduct inspections, and upload detailed reports - all hassle-free! Key Features include: • Offline Capability: Perform field inspections without needing an internet connection. • SNBI: Support for the latest standards in bridge inspections. • GIS Interface: Navigate to your inspection site smoothly and punctually. • Speech-to-Text: Easily document inspections by speaking. • Tablet Camera Integration: Capture high-resolution photos directly in the app, associating them with defects, elements, or NBI items in real time. • Sketch Tab: Easily draw field sketches or import and mark up inspection photos to highlight dimensions and deficiencies. • Data Validation and Color-Coding: Ensure accurate data entry through a self-guided interface with robust error checking. • NBI/SNBI Coding Guide and AASHTO Manual: Get the guidance you need for accurate assessments. • Save Time: Eliminate office data entry, saving 1-4 hours per inspection. Join countless inspectors and agencies who rely on inspectX for efficient, effective infrastructure inspections anytime, anywhere. inspectX Powered by AssetIntel.

Screenshots

ArcGIS Field Maps4 screens
inspectX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: inspectX at 100% against ArcGIS Field Maps's 11%. inspectX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

inspectX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of ArcGIS Field Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of inspectX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcGIS Field Maps ships an update monthly, inspectX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ArcGIS Field Maps versus inspectX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcGIS Field MapsinspectX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (45 ratings)4.7 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better36
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESRIBridge-Intelligence

Customer experience

ArcGIS Field Maps

All ratings45 ratings
Positive24.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral19.3%
Negative69.3%

inspectX

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ArcGIS Field Maps

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup and during use
  • Layers fail to load intermittently
  • Offline map downloads fail or hang indefinitely
  • Authentication errors and keyboard not appearing on login
  • Maps load only 30% of the time
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  • Search functionality broken
  • Markup files lost after updates
  • Multiple markup layers no longer supported
  • Touch/tap detection inaccurate requiring multiple attempts
  • Photo EXIF direction data captured at wrong time
  • Location tracking bounces around map
  • App freezes when rotating screen
  • Syncing issues with offline edits
  • Feature class save errors
  • Arcade expression errors in feature classes
  • Raster layer display issues
  • Text rendering problems
  • Battery drain up to 10% per minute
  • Required token errors appearing randomly
  • Cooldown period between POI data entry updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Stylus support for drawing features
  • Landscape mode for iPhone devices
  • Apple Watch integration and capabilities
  • Export functionality (GPX, KMZ formats)
  • Improved offline area size and quality selection
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  • Better cone of vision visibility
  • Attribute table visibility in field
  • CarPlay compatibility
  • Share individual features, not just map center
  • Notification when position collection completes
  • Permanent UI customization options
  • More markup colors and customization
  • Improved search functionality

inspectX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArcGIS Field Maps

No in-app purchases

None

inspectX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcGIS Field Maps free?
ArcGIS Field Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inspectX free?
inspectX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArcGIS Field Maps or inspectX?
inspectX is rated higher. ArcGIS Field Maps averages 2.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while inspectX averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.
Do ArcGIS Field Maps or inspectX have ads?
Neither ArcGIS Field Maps nor inspectX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Field Maps or inspectX?
ArcGIS Field Maps ships an update monthly, and inspectX fortnightly. Most recently, ArcGIS Field Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and inspectX on September 24, 2026.

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