# Esri Events vs Touch GIS

The clearest difference is rating: Esri Events at 4.7 against Touch GIS's 4.0. Esri Events also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 32). Touch GIS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch GIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Esri Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

Esri Events holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Esri Events has 1.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Esri Events's written reviews are positive against 50% of Touch GIS's.

Esri Events ships an update every 3 months, Touch GIS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Esri Events | Touch GIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esri-events/id620435017/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-gis/id1469504766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [TouchGIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737526594) |

## What reviewers say

### Esri Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esri-events/id620435017)

Access comprehensive information for all Esri conferences, including agendas, session details, and event schedules. Manage your personal schedule, connect with fellow attendees, and navigate event venues with ease.

**Highlights:** Conference agendas, Session descriptions, Activity dates and times, Schedule management, Peer connection, Venue navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful session scheduling
- 👍 Convenient session details and speaker bios
- 🚀 Responsive and easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful note-taking and email functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Inability to access without login credentials
- 👎 Restrictive session scheduling (one per time block)
- 👎 Lack of calendar integration and export options

**Reported bugs**

- App not displaying any events or content
- Frequent logout issues requiring re-login
- Crashes after short usage periods

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for schedule planning
- Ability to add multiple sessions per time block
- Keyword search for sessions and content
- Automatic conflict detection and session recommendations
- Integration with device calendar for scheduling


### Touch GIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-gis/id1469504766)

This professional tool simplifies field data collection and mapping. It allows users to create and customize data forms, collect various data types offline, and export them to standard GIS formats. Professionals across diverse fields utilize it to enhance their fieldwork.

**Highlights:** Create Points, Lines, Polygons, Circles, Customizable attribute forms, Offline map tile saving, Export to industry standard formats, Attach photos to locations, Clinometer tool for orientation, Add custom base maps and overlays

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro License (Annual) | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Esri Events free?

Esri Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Touch GIS free?

Touch GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Esri Events or Touch GIS?

Esri Events is rated higher. Esri Events averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Touch GIS averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Esri Events or Touch GIS have ads?

Neither Esri Events nor Touch GIS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Esri Events or Touch GIS?

Esri Events ships an update every 3 months, and Touch GIS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Esri Events was updated on November 2, 2026 and Touch GIS on November 6, 2026.

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