Comparison

Augview vs Z

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

Head to head
About

Augview

Features
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Augview is an augmented reality application that enables the user to display and visualize infrastructure asset data. It has been developed for field service personnel who require online access to a variety of GIS and asset management systems via the internet. Augview provides traditional GIS map views of the asset data plus an augmented reality mode that displays 3D objects of the networks overlaid over the video stream. Features * 2D map * 3D augmented reality mode * Combines multiple GIS data sets into one map (Data access is based on pre-arranged permission) * Supports ESRI Rest API: MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer * Supports Smallworld: GSS * Supports OGC services: WMS, WMTS, WFS, WCS * Integrates Digital Elevation Models with ArcGIS ImageServer or OGC WCS * Database interrogation * "Live" attribute and spatial updates (requires “write” permission from the data administrator) * Photo capture with geotagging and association with an asset

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

Augview4 screens
Z3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Augview at none against Z's 2. Augview also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Augview asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Augview ships an update every 6 weeks, Z every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Augview versus Z: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAugviewZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugview LtdArgis Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Augview

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 Augview free?
Augview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Z free?
Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Augview or Z have ads?
Neither Augview nor Z shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Augview or Z?
Augview ships an update every 6 weeks, and Z every 2 months. Most recently, Augview was updated on September 19, 2026 and Z on June 1, 2026.

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