# Enforcer vs ArcGIS Survey123

The clearest difference is price: ArcGIS Survey123 at Free against Enforcer's $29.99. ArcGIS Survey123 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (219 vs 10). Enforcer's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ArcGIS Survey123 is free to download; Enforcer costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for Enforcer against 2.8 for ArcGIS Survey123. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Survey123 has 219 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Enforcer's written reviews are positive against 12% of ArcGIS Survey123's.

Enforcer ships an update every 11 months, ArcGIS Survey123 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Enforcer | ArcGIS Survey123 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enforcer/id741293624/reviews) | **[2.8 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-survey123/id993015031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 12.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rock Exotica LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339214325) | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) |

## What reviewers say

### Enforcer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enforcer/id741293624)

This application connects to a specific hardware device to monitor and record force data in real-time. It allows for data analysis, custom triggers, and audible alerts, enhancing the device's capabilities with firmware updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time force plotting, Download and plot recorded data, Email CSV files for processing, Adjustable recording triggers, Manual recording start, Audible alarm with thresholds, OTA firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcGIS Survey123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-survey123/id993015031)

Capture precise, location-aware data in the field using smart forms, even offline. Seamlessly sync collected information with your ArcGIS platform for real-time analysis and decision-making. Ideal for public feedback, inspections, and documenting field conditions.

**Highlights:** Smart forms for data collection, Offline data capture and syncing, Location-aware data with GPS, Support for various question types, Photo and audio attachments, Data validation and skip logic, Integration with ArcGIS platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Offline map viewing capability
- 🌍 Easy translation support
- 📝 Solid core functionality for data collection
- 🎨 Customizable forms when designed well
- 📱 Works well on iPad with proper configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Severe battery drain from continuous location tracking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- ⏱️ Significant lag and slow performance
- 🔐 Authentication and login issues
- 📸 Photo attachment failures and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous location services polling even when app is closed
- iPhone 17 photo capture causes complete app crash
- Keyboard hangs during form data entry
- App crashes on login attempts
- Submit checkbox occluded by keyboard

**Requested features**

- Edit sent survey data capability
- Multiple photo selection from library
- Magic keyboard trackpad support for iPad
- Previous answers dropdown for repeated data entry
- Desktop/web-based survey completion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Enforcer free?

Enforcer costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcGIS Survey123 free?

ArcGIS Survey123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Enforcer or ArcGIS Survey123?

ArcGIS Survey123 is rated higher. Enforcer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ArcGIS Survey123 averages 2.8 from 219 ratings.

### Do Enforcer or ArcGIS Survey123 have ads?

Neither Enforcer nor ArcGIS Survey123 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Enforcer or ArcGIS Survey123?

Enforcer ships an update every 11 months, and ArcGIS Survey123 every 2 months. Most recently, Enforcer was updated on November 1, 2026 and ArcGIS Survey123 on October 28, 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.*