Comparison

LeafByte vs UR SPIDER SAFE

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

UR SPIDER SAFE

This safety app provides University of Richmond students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency alerts, direct communication with security, location sharing, and safety resources to ensure a secure experience.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight
  • Friend Walktracker
  • Tip Reporting
  • URPD Walktracker
  • Chat with Security
  • Safety Notifications
Features
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SPIDER SAFE is the official safety app of University of Richmond. It is the only app that integrates with University of Richmond's safety and security systems. URPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Richmond campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SPIDER SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Richmond area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to URPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walktracker: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Richmond security. - URPD Walktracker: Allow URPD to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Richmond via chat. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of Richmond area. - UR Alert Take Action: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Richmond. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Richmond safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

LeafByte4 screens
UR SPIDER SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LeafByte at every 5 months against UR SPIDER SAFE's every 41 months. LeafByte also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). UR SPIDER SAFE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

UR SPIDER SAFE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeafByte ships an update every 5 months, UR SPIDER SAFE every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LeafByte versus UR SPIDER SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafByteUR SPIDER SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbigail Getman-PickeringUniversity of Richmond

Customer experience

LeafByte

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

UR SPIDER SAFE

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LeafByte

No in-app purchases

None

UR SPIDER SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeafByte free?
LeafByte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UR SPIDER SAFE free?
UR SPIDER SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LeafByte or UR SPIDER SAFE?
UR SPIDER SAFE is rated higher. LeafByte averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while UR SPIDER SAFE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LeafByte or UR SPIDER SAFE have ads?
Neither LeafByte nor UR SPIDER SAFE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeafByte or UR SPIDER SAFE?
LeafByte ships an update every 5 months, and UR SPIDER SAFE every 41 months. Most recently, LeafByte was updated on October 1, 2026 and UR SPIDER SAFE on October 1, 2026.

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