Comparison

TurtleSAT vs Jerrabomberra Wetlands

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

Head to head
About

TurtleSAT

This app allows communities to map the locations of freshwater turtles and their nests in waterways and wetlands. Your sightings help land managers track turtle movements and behavior to protect these declining populations.

Highlights
  • Map freshwater turtle sightings
  • Record turtle nest locations
  • Contribute to conservation efforts
  • Track turtle movement and behavior
  • User registration and login
  • Geolocation services for accurate mapping
Features
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TurtleSAT - Turtle Surveying and Analysis Tools - is a new app where communities are mapping the location of freshwater turtles in waterways and wetlands across the country. Australia's unique freshwater turtles are in crisis - their numbers are declining and your help is needed to record where you see turtles in your local area. If you see a freshwater turtle (or a turtle nest) near your local creek, farm dam or on the road, enter the location of your sighting in this app. Your sightings will help land managers to track the movement and behaviour of turtles, to protect them and their offspring in your local area. Record where you see freshwater turtles or their nests in your local area - Start mapping now! You can Register and login, or simply record your email address when entering sightings. Please ensure that you have the latest version of Firefox as your default browser- to ensure geolocation services accurately pinpoint your location.

About

Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Features
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Prepare to experience a rich and dynamic wetlands environment at Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve with an audio story-telling and visual map cues. Learn about the thriving wildlife community that visit the wetlands, their diverse origins and the importance of maintaining healthy water ways. Let our guides Andy and Mel lead you around the reserve at your own pace.

Screenshots

TurtleSAT1 screens
Jerrabomberra Wetlands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jerrabomberra Wetlands at none against TurtleSAT's shown. Jerrabomberra Wetlands also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TurtleSAT ships an update every 22 months, Jerrabomberra Wetlands every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
TurtleSAT versus Jerrabomberra Wetlands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurtleSATJerrabomberra Wetlands
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 11 months โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.411.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Western SydneyWoodlands and Wetlands Trust

In-app purchases

None

TurtleSAT

No in-app purchases

None

Jerrabomberra Wetlands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TurtleSAT free?
TurtleSAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jerrabomberra Wetlands free?
Jerrabomberra Wetlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TurtleSAT or Jerrabomberra Wetlands have ads?
TurtleSAT shows ads; Jerrabomberra Wetlands does not.
Which is updated more often, TurtleSAT or Jerrabomberra Wetlands?
TurtleSAT ships an update every 22 months, and Jerrabomberra Wetlands every 11 months. Most recently, TurtleSAT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Jerrabomberra Wetlands on November 3, 2026.

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