TurtleSAT vs FE Technologies Patron App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
FE Technologies Patron App
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FE Technologies Patron borrowing app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FE Technologies Patron App at none against TurtleSAT's shown. FE Technologies Patron App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TurtleSAT ships an update every 22 months, FE Technologies Patron App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and February 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TurtleSAT | FE Technologies Patron App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Western Sydney | FE Technologies |
In-app purchases
TurtleSAT
No in-app purchases
FE Technologies Patron App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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