Comparison

Scatterbird vs LiveTrace

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

Head to head
About

Scatterbird

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This App is used with the Scatterbird remote control birdscarer, developed and made in the UK by Portek Ltd. It provides an easy and secure way of programming the Scatterbird in the comfort of your home, then sending the program to the birdscarer by using Bluetooth when close to the unit at a later time. Many programs can be stored by the app and can be used as and when desired by simply selecting the program and sending to the Scatterbird. The app allows the user to change many different variables. Number of bangs in each sequence, interval between sequences, time during day that the Scatterbird will operate. As well as these functions the app will allow the Scatterbird to have the same program each day, or alternatively a different program for each day. Included in this is the ability to have no operation during some days at all if wanted. Random features are also included. The app provides the most easy and varied features on any Birdscarer of this type. The app can control multiple Scatterbirds by choosing which one to communicate with at any time.

About

LiveTrace

Features
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The LiveTrace app allows you to perform your crop readings, lab tests, store diaries, and store applications right from your phone, even without an internet connection.

Screenshots

Scatterbird4 screens
LiveTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiveTrace at every 3 weeks against Scatterbird's every 5 months. Scatterbird's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

Scatterbird ships an update every 5 months, LiveTrace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Scatterbird versus LiveTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScatterbirdLiveTrace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPortek LimitedFifteen Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

Scatterbird

No in-app purchases

None

LiveTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scatterbird free?
Scatterbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveTrace free?
LiveTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scatterbird or LiveTrace have ads?
Neither Scatterbird nor LiveTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scatterbird or LiveTrace?
Scatterbird ships an update every 5 months, and LiveTrace every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scatterbird was updated on September 9, 2026 and LiveTrace on September 10, 2026.

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