Comparison

Z vs FusionMap

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

Head to head
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

About

FusionMap

Features
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FusionMap™ is a leading-edge technology for AI-powered geospatial data visualization, asset extraction, and management with seamless GIS integration. FusionMap™ is a cutting-edge web-based application that consolidates data from diverse sources into a unified platform. With built-in support for multiple users, tenants, and administrative features, it offers a seamless collaborative experience for streamlined work. FusionMap supports integration with ESRI products through (WFS/WMS) layers. Any changes made within FusionMap are reflected real-time in other GIS products.

Screenshots

Z3 screens
FusionMap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FusionMap at none against Z's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. FusionMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z ships an update every 2 months, FusionMap every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Z versus FusionMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZFusionMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgis Technologies, LLCTetra Tech Fusion LLC

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
None

FusionMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Z free?
Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FusionMap free?
FusionMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Z or FusionMap have ads?
Neither Z nor FusionMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z or FusionMap?
Z ships an update every 2 months, and FusionMap every 3 months. Most recently, Z was updated on October 24, 2026 and FusionMap on October 30, 2026.

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