Comparison

LeafByte vs Leica Airlab v2.0

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

Head to head
About

LeafByte

This application allows users to quickly and accurately measure leaf area and herbivory by taking photos. It supports various leaf types and conditions, and saves data to spreadsheets. Features include freehand drawing for reconstruction and automatic skew correction.

Highlights
  • Measure leaf area and herbivory
  • Save data to spreadsheets
  • Analyze leaves of any size
  • Reconstruct missing leaf margins
  • Measure dark or light plant material
  • Read barcodes
  • Correct photo skew
Features
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LeafByte measures leaf area and herbivory quickly and accurately. Take a picture of a leaf and a scale to measure total leaf area and leaf area consumed. - Saves your data in a convenient spreadsheet on your phone or in Google Drive - Analyzes leaves of almost any size or shape - Uses freehand drawing to reconstruct missing leaf margins - Can measure dark plant material (such as leaves) on a white background or light plant material (such as petals) on a dark background - Reads and records all major barcodes - Automatically corrects skew in photos taken at an angle

About

Leica Airlab v2.0

This app facilitates collaborative learning in microscopy classrooms by allowing multiple users to simultaneously capture, annotate, measure, and share high-quality images from select Leica cameras. It enhances student engagement with modern technology and reduces wait times for shared equipment.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous image capture
  • Image annotation
  • Measurement tools
  • Image sharing
  • HD live image
  • Gallery of sample images
Features
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Leica AirLab 2.0 makes life easy in the Microscopy Classroom by keeping students interested with the latest technology. Leica AirLab recognizes the WiFi signal from select Leica cameras and allows several users to simultaneously capture, annotate, measure, share, and organize the images. This contributes to collaborative learning and eliminates waiting time for shared microscopes. The HD quality live image combined with the 5 MP maximum capture resolution delivers the best image quality for studying the finest details. Image adjustments, Customization of Annotation appearance, and Calibration for measurements can be done on both the live and captured images for professional results. Download AirLab 2.0 and get started with the already installed Gallery images and video clips. For more information about Leica Microsystems Educational Products, visit: http://www.leica-microsystems.com/applications/education/ Intended use - Leica AirLab 2.0 is not for use in Diagnostic procedures.

Screenshots

LeafByte4 screens
Leica Airlab v2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LeafByte at 100% against Leica Airlab v2.0's 33%. LeafByte also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LeafByte holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LeafByte's written reviews are positive against 33% of Leica Airlab v2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeafByte ships an update every 5 months, Leica Airlab v2.0 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LeafByte versus Leica Airlab v2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafByteLeica Airlab v2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better1.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbigail Getman-PickeringLeica Microsystems GmbH

Customer experience

LeafByte

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Leica Airlab v2.0

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

LeafByte

No in-app purchases

None

Leica Airlab v2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeafByte free?
LeafByte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leica Airlab v2.0 free?
Leica Airlab v2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LeafByte or Leica Airlab v2.0?
LeafByte is rated higher. LeafByte averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Leica Airlab v2.0 averages 1.8 from 11 ratings.
Do LeafByte or Leica Airlab v2.0 have ads?
Neither LeafByte nor Leica Airlab v2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeafByte or Leica Airlab v2.0?
LeafByte ships an update every 5 months, and Leica Airlab v2.0 every 7 months. Most recently, LeafByte was updated on October 1, 2026 and Leica Airlab v2.0 on October 10, 2026.

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