ArcGIS Survey123 vs TreeMapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcGIS Survey123
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.
- 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
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Smart forms and surveys for digital data collection. ArcGIS Survey123 helps mobile workers collect field data with speed and precision. Capture location-aware survey responses anytime, anywhere—even offline—and sync seamlessly with your ArcGIS platform for real-time analysis and decision-making. From gathering public feedback to conducting inspections or documenting field conditions, Survey123 helps ensure data capture is efficient and reliable. ArcGIS is available on your desktop, in a browser, and on smartphones or tablets. Survey123 is Esri's form-centric app on mobile devices. Note: Survey123 is designed for organizational use. This app requires you have an ArcGIS organizational account to collect and update data. Public surveys shared by organizations can be accessed without sign in for crowd sourcing or citizen science purposes. Collect and submit data with precision: - Capture data using a wide variety of question types including text, map, choice lists, dates, photos, signatures, and barcodes. - Collect data online or offline and sync when connected. - Capture location information using device GPS. - Use maps in surveys to select points. - Apply skip logic, calculations, and data validation to ensure high-quality responses. - Attach photos and audio to survey responses. - Create multilingual surveys. Work securely with your organization: - Securely connect to your ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise organization. - Submit surveys to trigger feature service webhooks that automate downstream workflows. Collaborate and analyze results: - Access and complete publicly shared surveys in the field without needing to sign in, allowing you to provide feedback or contribute data for crowd sourcing projects. - Integrate data submitted from the Survey123 field app with ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and other ArcGIS solutions to enhance visualization and analysis. - Submit reliable survey data to support professional reports, which can be generated using customizable report templates on the Survey123 website. - Submit survey data in the field to make it available for export in formats such as CSV, Excel, shapefile, or file geodatabase through the Survey123 website, ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
TreeMapper
Easily register and monitor reforestation efforts with a user-friendly interface. Track ecological progress, gather standardized data like location and species, and share your success globally or export for analysis. Features include offline support, a massive species database, and custom data collection forms.
- Register and monitor trees
- Track ecological progress
- Gather standardized data
- Offline data storage
- Massive species database
- Customizable data forms
- GeoJSON export
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TreeMapper is the ultimate app designed to empower Plant-for-the-Planet users in registering and monitoring their reforestation efforts. With its super user-friendly interface, you can easily track ecological progress, all from the convenience of your smartphone—minimal training required! TreeMapper is your go-to tool for reforestation organizations, allowing you to gather standardized data like location, species, survival, growth, and imagery. Share your success with the world on the Plant-for-the-Planet platform (check out this real-world example: Yucatán Project), or export it locally for deeper analysis. New Features to Level Up Your Experience Interventions: Implement targeted actions to achieve specific climate goals and track their impact over time. Remeasurement: Keep your data updated by remeasuring trees, ensuring records stay accurate and fresh. Performance Boosts: Faster, smoother, and more efficient performance to keep your workflow seamless. Advanced Filters: Easily navigate through your data with powerful new filtering options. Data Explorer: Dive deeper into your data to explore trends and run detailed analyses. Built Just for You! Offline First: No internet? No problem! Your data is safely stored offline and synced once you're back online. Massive Species Database: Access a library of 60,000+ species from regions all over the world. Manage Species: Forget scientific names? Add common names or photos for easier tree identification. Cloud/Local Support: Choose to upload your data to the Plant-for-the-Planet cloud for real-time monitoring or keep it stored locally. Registrations Made Easy Multiple Trees: Planning large-scale planting? Create a polygon of the area and add sample trees on-site. Single Tree: Mark individual trees, select species, measure growth, and tag them with ease. GeoJSON Export: Export tree data with a single tap for further analysis. Custom Fields for Ultimate Flexibility Dynamic Data: Use the form builder to create custom forms for specific data collection at each site. Static Data: Enter details once and apply them to all future registrations. Organize Fields: Split large forms into multiple pages and drag-and-drop to reorder fields with ease. Privacy: Choose which fields to make public or keep private. Import/Export Fields: Save time by importing or sharing fields to prevent repetitive work. Advanced Mode: Get even more precise by assigning unique names to fields or setting default values for customized data entry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TreeMapper at 4.0 against ArcGIS Survey123's 2.8. TreeMapper also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). ArcGIS Survey123's advantage is ratings volume (219 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
TreeMapper holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Survey123 has 219 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ArcGIS Survey123 ships an update every 2 months, TreeMapper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcGIS Survey123 | TreeMapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (219 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 219 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESRI | Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation, Stiftung des burgerlichen Rechts |
Customer experience
ArcGIS Survey123
TreeMapper
Bugs and requests
ArcGIS Survey123
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- Unknown error messages on photo/data submission
- Geopoint displays incorrect location (Africa/Atlantic Ocean)
- Paste answers from favorites feature broken
- External CSV calculations not functioning after updates
- Rating option displays radio buttons with misaligned star images
- Map library shows no compatible maps found
- Related tables cause send/edit failures
- Refresh loop when exiting surveys
- Account creation paradox (need account to create account)
- Federated credential sign-in not supported
- Duo 2FA not displaying properly in embedded browser
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- Submit button always visible (not hidden by keyboard)
- macOS app compatibility
- Video selection from photo library
- Note section for additional details
- Arabic language support
- Improved keyboard handling and exit mechanisms
- Most recent surveys shown first by default
TreeMapper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ArcGIS Survey123
No in-app purchases
TreeMapper
No in-app purchases









