Comparison

WaratahMate vs Microforest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WaratahMate

Features
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“WaratahMate 2.0 builds on the success of the WaratahMate platform by enabling data transfer from your mobile device to the Waratah MDT device or to SanDisk iXpand drive. To send a file from your mobile device, simply tap on the file and select to share it with WaratahMate. If you are connected to the MDT via wifi or have a compatible USB drive attached to your device, the file will transfer automatically. Once transfer is complete, simply insert the USB drive into your PC (or unplug and reinsert the MDT) and open the files from the drive location (D:\MDT\ReceivedFiles\) WaratahMate is compatible with all files associated with TimberRite 30H, 30L, TimberRite H16 and mapping files.” The new WaratahMate™ iPhone app from Waratah, makes it faster, easier, and more reliable than ever to get data sent to your forest company without delay. Developed exclusively for Waratah customers, the WaratahMate app transfers data directly from the TimberRite™ measuring and control system via WiFi to your phone. The app then reliably sends the data files through the cellular network to assigned email servers. This new time-saving app from Waratah reduces regular work interruption to manually access, extract, and transfer vital production data and other files, reducing data gaps, omissions, and transfer errors. APP FEATURES: • One touch data transfer • Unique Mobile Data Transfer Naming ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Developed exclusively for Waratah customers, it simplifies transfer of measuring system data, such as: • Production files • Cutting lists • Calibration files • Machine settings Setup at a glance: USER PROFILE: Detailed information can be entered as to the contractor/operator name MAILING LIST: Send selectable StanForD supported file types to up to ten user-assigned email receiver accounts CONNECTION SETTINGS: Upload Automatically: Rather than continuously searching for network connection, the app waits until the device has moved out from the forest sites using background location services. It will then complete the upload process when internet connection becomes available. Please enable location services to use the automatic upload mode. Otherwise, you can manually send the files by swiping up in the home screen. Wi-Fi Only: You can restrict the upload to Wi-Fi Only if you do not wish to upload over cellular network. NAME YOUR MDT: Multiple machines? Name and connect to a unique Mobile Data Transfer dongle (MDT) for transferring files WaratahMate is designed to work with TimberRite versions 3.1.1 (H) or 1.8.8 (L) or higher and requires a WaratahMate Mobile Data Transfer (MDT) dongle, available from your local Waratah dealer. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Microforest

This app provides mobile solutions for outdoor forestry work. Access maps, stand data, and business information from your device, even offline. It supports navigation, data collection, and transaction management for forestry professionals.

Highlights
  • Navigation and GPS tracking
  • Map editing with notes and drawings
  • Stand register access
  • Data collection and assessments
  • Operational transactions
  • Business reports
  • Offline support
Features
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The Microforest app introduces mobility solutions for the outdoor workplace, allowing you to access forestry maps, stand register data and business data on-the-go, anytime. Some of the key features of the secure Microforest App for iPhone and iPad: *Navigation and GPS tracking *Map editing, pins, notes and spatial drawing *Stand register *Data collection and assessments *Operational transactions *Business reports *Offline support for stand register, mapping and in-field transactions. To use the Microforest app with your own forestry resource/business data, you must be using the Microforest Plantation Manager as your back-end system. You can evaluate the app with our demonstration plantation system as back-end, using a guest logon.

Screenshots

WaratahMate4 screens
Microforest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Microforest at every 10 days against WaratahMate's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaratahMate ships an update every 7 months, Microforest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
WaratahMate versus Microforest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaratahMateMicroforest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaratah NZ LtdMicroforest

In-app purchases

None

WaratahMate

No in-app purchases

None

Microforest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaratahMate free?
WaratahMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microforest free?
Microforest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaratahMate or Microforest have ads?
Neither WaratahMate nor Microforest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaratahMate or Microforest?
WaratahMate ships an update every 7 months, and Microforest every 10 days. Most recently, WaratahMate was updated on October 10, 2026 and Microforest on October 4, 2026.

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