Survey123 vs AppStudio

[EdwardSmathers]

Hello,

I have used both of these interfaces when collecting simple geographic info, with photo attachments using #android os and #iPhone devices.

I have found some shortcomings when using the app. Specifically, when not in a data coverage area the uploads of the photos fail and the app does not cache the photos in the background by default. Whereas the #Survey123 seems to do this just fine.

I understand the apps can be configured and customized, but my organization has very little in terms of resources to do this, so I was wondering if I am missing something simple or not?

I want to be able to capture locations with photos and notes. If I have to go the route of gaining the rest of my team access to #survey123 existing features (which would cost me more money, I believe???), then I will do this instead of fixing the app.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Edward M. Smathers of Dig The Falls

[JamesTedrick]

Hi Edward,

When referring to AppStudio, are you meaning an app built on the Quick Report template?  It does have the ability to save submissions while disconnected; at the end of the collection, press 'Save' and they will go into the 'Drafts' folder for submission later.

There isn't any cost differential between Survey123 and an AppStudio template - if the data & form are shared publicly, anyone can submit data without being required to log in; if the form or features are private, then a login (named user) is required to submit.