
Use ArcGIS AppStudio to build map viewer apps

Map viewer apps are a great way to allow users to view and interact with maps and learn about your data.
What is ArcGIS AppStudio
ArcGIS AppStudio is a no-code or low-code solution for creating native apps for smartphones, tablets, and desktop and laptop devices. AppStudio is a cross-platform solution, meaning you only need to create your app once and it will run on iPhones, iPads, Android devices (phones and tablets), and even desktops (Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu). AppStudio allows everyone in an organization to create native apps. A beginner GIS user can configure an out-of-the-box template, an advanced GIS user can customize an existing app, and a professional developer can write code and build an app from scratch.
The Map Viewer template
The Map viewer template is one of the most popular configurable templates in ArcGIS AppStudio. It supports viewing online web maps, offline mobile map packages, identifying features, and viewing feature attachments.
Map Viewer key features
View and interact with online web maps
- Zoom in or out
- Show or hide layer
- Search for a place or feature
Identify features
- View feature attributes or customized pop-up information
- View attachments and media
- View related records
Offline support
- Download offline map areas
Spatial query
- Filter features based on a user-defined buffer radius or current map extent
- Filter which features get selected based on categories defined by the map legend.
Map annotation
- Draw lines, areas, arrows, and add text on the map
- Share a sketch screenshot with others using email, SMS, or chat
Measurements
- Measure distance or area on the map
- Share a measure results with others using email, SMS, or chat
Other map tools
- Basemap switcher
- Bookmark
- Map Units
- Graticules
Customer apps built with the Map Viewer template
Try it yourself
Watch the video below to learn how to configure the AppStudio map viewer template.
How to configure the ArcGIS AppStudio Map Viewer Template
Step 1: Download AppStudio
Download the latest version of AppStudio Desktop
Step 2: Create an app
- Start AppStudio Desktop
- Click the New App button
- Click the Templates tab
- Choose the Map Viewer template and click the Create button
Step 3: Configure Map Viewer detail
- Add a thumbnail, summary, and description on the Details tab
- Add an app icon on the Resources tab
Step 4: Configure Map Viewer properties
- Add your web maps or mobile map packages ID in the Maps query field
- Check this online documentation to see a full list of configuration setting properties (optional)
Step 5: Preview your app on your device
- Sign in to Player, download, and run your app on a mobile device in Player. (Many users use AppStudio Player to distribute their apps)
- You can download AppStudio Player from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Share your apps
Once you created the map viewer template, you can share your app with your ArcGIS organization or the public. To share your app to organization, direct users to download AppStudio Player to view your apps. You can also optionally create installation files for your map viewer app and publish them to the app stores yourself. To learn more see Distribute your app s.