# FeatureMapper vs ArcGIS Navigator

The clearest difference is price: ArcGIS Navigator at Free against FeatureMapper's $9.99. ArcGIS Navigator also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). FeatureMapper's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ArcGIS Navigator is free to download; FeatureMapper costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FeatureMapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Navigator has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FeatureMapper ships an update every 11 months, ArcGIS Navigator every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FeatureMapper | ArcGIS Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/featuremapper/id503951948/reviews)** | [2.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-navigator/id980973560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [FTLapps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495035070) | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) |

## What reviewers say

### FeatureMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/featuremapper/id503951948)

Record GPS location-based notes with details like name, comment, and color. View coordinates in various formats and import/export data as KML files. Ideal for field data collection and mapping.

**Highlights:** Record GPS location-based notes, Add name, comment, and color to placemarks, View coordinates in decimal, DMS, and UTM, Import and export data as KML, Automatic placemark creation at set intervals, Foreground and background location collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcGIS Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-navigator/id980973560)

Navigate to your destinations with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions and offline map access. This tool allows field teams to efficiently access and route on custom maps, view asset information, and manage daily work lists. It requires an ArcGIS account and Navigator license to function.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, Offline navigation with local data, Access custom Esri navigation maps, Search assets and route on roads, Vehicle-specific travel modes, Manage daily work lists and stops

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FeatureMapper free?

FeatureMapper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcGIS Navigator free?

ArcGIS Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FeatureMapper or ArcGIS Navigator?

FeatureMapper is rated higher. FeatureMapper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArcGIS Navigator averages 2.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do FeatureMapper or ArcGIS Navigator have ads?

Neither FeatureMapper nor ArcGIS Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FeatureMapper or ArcGIS Navigator?

FeatureMapper ships an update every 11 months, and ArcGIS Navigator every 13 months. Most recently, FeatureMapper was updated on September 23, 2026 and ArcGIS Navigator on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*