Comparison

EDDMapS Pro vs iForester

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

Head to head
About

EDDMapS Pro

This professional tool allows biologists and land managers to report, monitor, and manage invasive species with detailed observations, offline maps, and data synchronization. It supports time-series monitoring, custom forms, and boundary overlays for effective spatial planning and control.

Highlights
  • Report and submit observations with GPS and photos
  • Download datasets for offline review
  • Record revisits and contest records
  • Photo projects for time-series monitoring
  • Use custom monitoring forms
  • Import KML for boundary overlays
  • Offline maps and workflow
Features
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EDDMapS Pro – Professional Invasive Species Mapping & Management EDDMapS Pro is the powerful mobile tool for biologists, land managers, and field teams to report, monitor, prioritize, and combat invasive species effectively. Key Features: • Report & Submit Observations — Create and submit detailed reports with GPS, photos, status (Positive, Negative, Treated, Eradicated), and notes. • Download Datasets — Pull county-level or custom datasets of observations for offline review and planning. • Record Revisits & Contests — Navigate back to sites for updates, contest inaccurate records, or (as a verifier) approve submissions directly in-app. • Photo Projects for Time-Series Monitoring — Establish projects to capture consistent photos over time; the first image serves as a transparent overlay guide for precise alignment on follow-up visits. • Monitoring Zones — Access and use custom forms set up on eddmaps.org for location-specific monitoring protocols. • Project Area Boundary Overlays — Import and load KML files to display property lines, management units, or other boundaries directly on the map for better spatial context. • SIIPA Integration — Access and utilize Spatial Invasive Infestation and Priority Analysis (SIIPA) data and tools to help prioritize treatment areas based on infestation patterns and management goals. • Offline Maps & Workflow — Download map imagery for no-service areas; reports queue locally for users to upload when convenient. • Customizable Views — Filter species lists, toggle report types, and tailor the experience to your workflow. All data syncs seamlessly with the national EDDMapS database (eddmaps.org), supporting real-time distribution mapping, early detection, and collaborative invasive species control across states. Free for qualified professionals—empower your invasive species management today!

About

iForester

Features
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An app for tree inventory and tree diameter and DBH measurement

Screenshots

EDDMapS Pro4 screens
iForester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EDDMapS Pro at every 3 weeks against iForester's every 2 months. iForester's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

EDDMapS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, iForester every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EDDMapS Pro versus iForester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEDDMapS ProiForester
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles T. BargeronPurdue Research Foundation (Apps)

In-app purchases

None

EDDMapS Pro

No in-app purchases

None

iForester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EDDMapS Pro free?
EDDMapS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iForester free?
iForester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EDDMapS Pro or iForester have ads?
Neither EDDMapS Pro nor iForester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EDDMapS Pro or iForester?
EDDMapS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and iForester every 2 months. Most recently, EDDMapS Pro was updated on September 2, 2026 and iForester on September 19, 2026.

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