# ArcGIS Survey123 vs Traffic Count

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Count at 5.0 against ArcGIS Survey123's 2.8. ArcGIS Survey123's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (212 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffic Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ArcGIS Survey123 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Traffic Count holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcGIS Survey123 has 212 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS Survey123 | Traffic Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-survey123/id993015031/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-count/id6737259521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [Voglhuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/433453828) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Traffic Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-count/id6737259521)

Easily track and count various vehicles, including cars, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians. Manage your data across multiple times and locations, with options to export and import for seamless management on different devices.

**Highlights:** Vehicle counting (cars, trucks, bicycles), Pedestrian counting, Multiple time and location tracking, Data export and import, Cross-device data management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcGIS Survey123 free?

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

### Is Traffic Count free?

Traffic Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ArcGIS Survey123 or Traffic Count?

Traffic Count is rated higher. ArcGIS Survey123 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Traffic Count averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS Survey123 or Traffic Count have ads?

Neither ArcGIS Survey123 nor Traffic Count shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Survey123 or Traffic Count?

ArcGIS Survey123 ships an update every 2 months, and Traffic Count every 2 months. Most recently, ArcGIS Survey123 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Traffic Count on August 22, 2026.

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