Augview vs Aranchor Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Augview
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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
Aranchor Mobile
This app provides instant field access to project images and documentation via an intuitive VR interface. It supports various GIS formats and offers time-lapse visualization for progress tracking. Cloud storage and real-time collaboration are available, along with mobile AR solutions for on-the-go connectivity.
- GIS format import (GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML)
- VR interface for field access
- Time-lapse project progress visualization
- Cloud-based storage and collaboration
- Mobile AR solutions
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Support for GIS Formats: Import Geotiff and vector shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, and more. Instant Field Access: Access all project images and documentation seamlessly through our intuitive VR interface, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Time-Lapse Visualization: Effortlessly track project progress with our time-lapse feature, visualizing changes over time. Cloud-Based Storage & Collaboration: Store and access project data securely from anywhere, with real-time team collaboration. Mobile Compatibility: Stay connected on-the-go with our mobile AR solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aranchor Mobile at fortnightly against Augview's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Augview ships an update every 6 weeks, Aranchor Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Augview | Aranchor Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Augview Ltd | 3K Building Services, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Augview
No in-app purchases
Aranchor Mobile
No in-app purchases









