Copernicus Sentinel vs Canopy Cover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Copernicus Sentinel
Explore and track Earth observation satellites in real-time. Discover satellite details, view 3D models, and receive notifications for overhead passes. Stay updated on the latest news and products from this space observation program.
- Real-time satellite tracking
- Detailed 3D satellite models
- Overhead pass notifications
- Latest news and product updates
- Historical data transmission visualization
- Interactive 3D globe exploration
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The Sentinel App is a gateway to knowing the Copernicus Sentinel satellites. It lets users track the satellites in real-time, discover their key elements, read the latest news and learn more about their products. Users can, among other things, explore detailed 3D models of the satellites, see the last and next time they have been and will be over the user's location, move the satellites to the time of the last data transmission and smoothly move them back to their current location over the 3D globe. Notifications can also be set to be warned when the satellites are flying by. ESA is developing a series of next-generation Earth observation missions, on behalf of the joint ESA/European Commission initiative Copernicus (previously GMES - Global Monitoring for Environment and Security). The goal of the program is to replace current and older Earth observation missions, such as ERS and Envisat, which have reached or are close to reaching the end of their operational life span. This will ensure a continuity of data so that there are no gaps in ongoing studies. Each mission will focus on a different aspect of Earth observation, such as Atmospheric, Oceanic or Land monitoring, and the data will be of use in many applications.
Canopy Cover
This app uses your device's camera to non-destructively measure the percentage of canopy cover. It calculates this based on the green canopy area, allowing you to adjust sliders for accurate identification. The app saves location data and the calculated cover percentage to a text file.
- Non-destructive canopy cover measurement
- Calculates green canopy area
- Adjustable sliders for identification
- Saves latitude and longitude
- Exports data to text file
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Canopy Cover measures % Canopy Cover non destructively using your device's camera. Canopy cover is calculated from green canopy area. Adjust the sliders to correctly identify canopy area. Longitude and latitude update when you take a picture. Save latitude, longitude, and percent cover data to a text file. Important Considerations Camera height, camera angle, lens distortion, and solar angle can result in inaccurate canopy cover measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Canopy Cover at 5.0 against Copernicus Sentinel's 4.4. Copernicus Sentinel's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 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.
Canopy Cover holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copernicus Sentinel has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Copernicus Sentinel | Canopy Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESA - European Space Agency | Hsien Ming Easlon |
In-app purchases
Copernicus Sentinel
No in-app purchases
Canopy Cover
No in-app purchases
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