Comparison

ArchiMagic vs Z

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

Head to head
About

ArchiMagic

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FOR ALL TRADES REQUIRING A 3D DRAWING AND WISHING A VISUALIZATION ON SITE 1. Draw in your favorite software 2. Export the project 3. Upload the file 4. Insert in the real world NEED AN IPAD/IPHONE WITH LIDAR TECHNOLOGY

About

Z

Visualize ArcGIS data in augmented reality at your worksite. Inspect assets, ensure data quality, and enhance field-to-office communication with AR representations of pipelines, utilities, and more. Supports offline viewing and GNSS device pairing.

Highlights
  • AR visualization of ArcGIS data
  • Field asset inspection
  • Quality control for mapping data
  • Offline viewing capability
  • GNSS device pairing
  • Email reports with image attachments
Features
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Welcome to Z-Focus, a mobile app that delivers AR for ArcGIS®. View AR representations of your ArcGIS® data at the worksite. Visualize pipelines, utilities, water systems, and more! Z-Focus provides an easy way to inspect assets records in the field, provide quality control of mapping data, and improve communication between the field worker and the office team. Data Features - See Map elements dynamically upon loading and refreshing the map. - View Inherited colors and symbology included in ArcGIS ® Online and ArcGIS Pro. - Control access and permissions using ArcGIS® Identities. Communication Features - Take photos and send email content and image attachments. - Set the layer transparency to compare data content in one view. - Compare 2D map to 3D map layouts using ArcGIS Field Maps. Navigation Features - Pairs through the device with Bluetooth GNSS receivers. - Adjustment tools are available for small visualization tweaks. - View in remote situations using offline capability. Z-Focus delivers an immediate understanding of: - Data context - Boundary visualization - Safety issues, discrepancies, and encroachment Z-Focus provides: - Context for congested corridors - Clear polygons that show right-of-ways - Ability to see assets when weather, obstacles, or walls block your view. Improve your - As-built quality control - Inspections - Site reconnaissance Z-Focus provides everything you need to introduce AR to your field experience: - Available on iPhone or iPad - Loads data dynamically - Supports Web Maps - Supports paired GNSS devices - Uses Esri Identities for user authentication - Enables easy to use email reports - Captures on site photos

Screenshots

ArchiMagic3 screens
Z3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArchiMagic at none against Z's 2. ArchiMagic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Z sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ArchiMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ArchiMagic versus Z: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchiMagicZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien WauquierArgis Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ArchiMagic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Z

Subscriptions2
  • Z-Focus Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Z-Focus Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$229.001 Year

Questions

Is ArchiMagic free?
ArchiMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Z free?
Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchiMagic or Z have ads?
Neither ArchiMagic nor Z shows ads.

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