Comparison

Mobile Data Collection vs ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Data Collection

This app allows users to collect and update field data in real-time using custom digital forms on mobile devices. It supports offline data capture, various field types including media and signatures, and integrates with a web platform for data analysis and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Custom form builder
  • Offline data capture
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Media-rich data collection
  • Electronic signatures
  • Data analysis and export
Features
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GIS Cloud Mobile Data Collection is a solution for recording and updating data in the field with mobile devices in real time, also allowing instant data access from the office. Digitize your workflow and eliminate errors and time-consuming paperwork! The mobile app enables you to accurately record data, online or offline, by filling in digital custom survey forms. You can create an unlimited number of your own unique forms in the user-friendly form builder, in the connected web app (Mobile Data Collection Portal). Continue working on your data, edit, share, and collaborate through GIS Cloud powerful web Map Editor app. Find everything you need for your workflow in one platform, no need for integrations. Collect points, lines, or polygons! Use GPS to capture data on the go, or switch to manual and use pinpoint and drawing tools for even better precision. Form fields are fully customizable and you can choose from text fields, selects lists, radio buttons, checkboxes, electronic signature, autofill, barcode, photo and audio, hidden fields, and much more. To control data accuracy and eliminate errors, make your form fields required, conditional (dependent on other form fields or data input), or persistent. Manage your field staff and share projects with custom forms to field workers by assigning them the collect and update permissions, and they can instantly start collecting data in the field. Simply sign into your GIS Cloud account (or sign up for free) and send collected data directly to your GIS Cloud app in the cloud. Data is immediately represented on a map, just click on any map feature to access collected data. Generate reports from the web app. Access data through GIS Cloud Map Editor, where you can further edit and style your data, overlay with additional data layers analyze data, share data with colleagues with different permissions to collaborate on projects. You can also export data and much more. Collect field data and conduct field surveys faster and easier than ever before. Start creating forms in the MDC Portal web app on https://giscloud.com and have your team out and about in a quarter of an hour! All you need in the field: - Offline data capture - Offline maps - Points, Lines, and Polygons geometry support - Media (photos & audio) enriched location information - QR code and barcode support - Electronic signature - Dropdowns, lists, input boxes, and comments based on custom forms - Review data attributes directly in the app - Search through data on the map - Control different layers in the map - Edit existing data - Listen to audio and view images - Real-time GPS location - View and explore maps in the field Prepare and analyze in the office: - Cloud-based web apps - Custom forms designer - Rich GIS symbology and visualization - Data editing and exporting - One-click map and data sharing - Real-time collaboration - Map publishing - Spatial Queries & Analysis - Account administration Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@giscloud.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-use.html

About

ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)

Navigate indoor environments with ease, locate colleagues, and find meeting spaces. This app enhances workplace or campus connectivity, boosting productivity and collaboration by reducing time spent searching for locations or people.

Highlights
  • Indoor wayfinding and navigation
  • Location sharing
  • Explore and search for people/places
  • Calendar integration for meetings
  • Event and activity mapping
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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ArcGIS Indoors for iOS provides an indoor mapping experience for understanding the location of things and activities happening within your organization’s indoor environment. Using the wayfinding, routing, and location sharing capabilities to feel more connected to your workplace or campus, see increased levels of productivity and collaboration, and less time feeling the stress of being lost. Wayfinding and Navigation With indoor wayfinding and navigation, you will always know where to go within your organization, where your colleagues and friends are, and where there is available space to meet your needs. ArcGIS Indoors interfaces with Bluetooth and WiFi indoor positioning systems to show users where they are on an indoor map. Explore and Search With the ability to explore your organization and search for specific people, activities and events, offices and classrooms, and other points of interest, you will never have to wonder where something is located. Calendar Integration With calendar integration, see where your scheduled meetings are located and easily navigate between them knowing the estimated travel times and avoid being late for important events. Events and Activities With the ability to see the time and location of events and activities in the map, you can make the most of your time and plan ahead for the distance to travel between them. Save Favorites Save locations to My Places to easily find your favorite people, events, or other points of interest again. Location Sharing With location sharing, you can make others aware of a specific location whether you’re coordinating an impromptu meetup, helping others locate an item, or reporting a problem. App Launch Use the app launch capability to smart launch other apps used to report incidents to your organization’s Information Systems or Facilities departments for issues with indoors assets or locations. Location Tracking With location tracking, your organization can identify your location to support directing resources or others to support ongoing activities.

Screenshots

Mobile Data Collection4 screens
ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) at none against Mobile Data Collection's 1. ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Mobile Data Collection's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Mobile Data Collection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mobile Data Collection against 4.8 for ArcGIS Indoors (Classic). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mobile Data Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Data Collection versus ArcGIS Indoors (Classic): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Data CollectionArcGIS Indoors (Classic)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.ESRI

Customer experience

Mobile Data Collection

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile Data Collection

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$39.991 Month
None

ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Data Collection free?
Mobile Data Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) free?
ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Data Collection or ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)?
ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) is rated higher. Mobile Data Collection averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Mobile Data Collection or ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) have ads?
Neither Mobile Data Collection nor ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data Collection or ArcGIS Indoors (Classic)?
Mobile Data Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) every 3 months. Most recently, Mobile Data Collection was updated on November 1, 2026 and ArcGIS Indoors (Classic) on November 4, 2026.

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