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3 different heights 4 same tree

I gave the app 2 instead of 1 star bc operator error is factored in. I downloaded the app bc of the good reviews and went outside to calculate the height of a tree I want to cut down. I opened the app and couldn’t find any instructions but it directed me to point at the tree trunk, did that and without further instructions I pointed at the bottom of the tree and hit the picture button and then pointed at the top (I was about 25’ away from the tree). It said I was too close so I walked away up a slight hill. The dot was off to the side of the trunk but I thought somehow the app still knew what to do and I tried to get it as close to the trunk as possible. I shot the top of the tree and got a measurement of 31’. To be sure, I tried again and it measured about 48’ and a third time it measured 25’. Waste of time and dangerous if you were to base a cut off this incredibly unreliable data. My suggestion would be to get a better app developer. Thorough instructions should be offered on the first page. I shouldn’t have to tell you that. I wasted my free measurements on just trying to figure it out. I need this type of measurement device but wouldn’t use these guys because of the time I wasted measuring (and writing this dumb review)

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Dr. Conebone

2 years ago

Response from developer

Sorry to hear about your experience. The problem is probably caused by either a hardware problem on your device or some strange way to use the app. To check if it is a hardware problem, test apples own measurement app "Measure". If it doesn't work well, it is a hardware problem. Please take a look at the Tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/trAZPfany8Y It shows how to use the app. Good luck with your measurement. / Johan

Super!

Very quick and easy measuring tool with a nice tutorial video on the web side. Thank you very much for this useful app.

Nickname2011...

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the klnd words!

Forgot my phone already does this

I downloaded this app and then remembered that’s what the measure app on you’re phone does. Good I guess to verify?

X300zx42

2 years ago

Response from developer

Sorry to hear about mistake. The measurement app on your phone is very good to measure objects that are lower than yourself. You could measure the height of a tree with this app and most trees are higher than your self. Please consider change the review.

Worked great on the trial and then..

If it worked as well when I paid for the app as it had during the trial I would have giving it 5stars however, not the case it won’t work at all now after paying the lifetime measurement fee when during the trial it measures exact height of a aspen I am felling . Only to pay and not work again what a scam. thanks

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artisan arborist

2 years ago

Response from developer

Sounds very strange. Please contact our support and we will solve the problem. A restart of the app will probably solve the problem. Send an email to support@arboreal.se

Useless App with no help or Support

What an absolutely pointless app. No instructions or guidance and no help or support. Don’t bother with it.

Ajt131313

3 years ago

Response from developer

Please visit our website www.arboreal.se for instructions how to use. If you need support , send your questions to support@arboreal.se.

Eliminates height guessing game

Couldn’t get it to work correctly. Support stuck with me via email to even sending me a personal self video of themselves measuring the height of a tree. Worth it.
Really needed this for commercial drone work, solved a lot of pre-flight issues by knowing an appropriate low altitude clearance necessary for mapping.

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1972hotdog

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the nice words. Good luck with your Drone flights.

Far better than alternative manual methods

Not perfect — it would be helpful to include usage information or a link to a help file. The newest version has the very nice addition of the gps position for mapping the measurements.

It is sooo much better than using the stick method for height and trying to get a clear path for measuring the distance to the tree or trying to get measurements under the tree for crown width.

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Jim19720

4 years ago

Great concept- I wish it also had tree diameter

I think it works well, you definitely want to walk far away from the tree to get better results.
I will know how accurate it is when the actual tree survey is done.
But it worked for my needs, not perfect but definitely better than just guessing.
Please add a DBH measurement option. Thanks.

jacobtootoo

4 years ago

Did not get to measure one tree.

Before I had even learned how to use this app (about 5 trial runs) it said that I was “Out of Measurements” and need to pay $8 to continue.
I had been practicing on my houses chimney as I know the height. And trying to deal with a chain link fence in the way. I pressed the buttons a few times to get a feeling how to use it and it shut down.

Very disappointing could not measure one tree.

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Not one measurement

4 years ago

Response from developer

Sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe a manual tool is a better option for you.

Confused

I’ve been trying everything but it won’t locate the tree trunk so I can’t mark it

350zsienna

5 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for feedback. Here is some suggestions: 1. Close the app. Open another app and then Arboreal. 2. Update to latest iOS-version 3. Clean the lens of the camera 4. Walk closer 5. Test Apples app Measure. If it doesn’t work then you probably have a broken sensor of some kind in your phone. 6. Uninstall Arboreal and install it again.