Protos Control vs Forstify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Protos Control
Manage your Protos COM device with this app. Update firmware, view device information, and customize settings. Activate expert mode for advanced features like Push-To-Talk and button configuration.
- Device information retrieval
- Firmware updates
- Expert mode activation
- Button configuration
- Emergency number setup
- Push-To-Talk activation
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The Protos Control App puts you in control to use the BTCOM from here you can update and get device information. To use the BTCOM to its full extent you can activate the free expert mode, here you can pick from additional devices such as radios or a second mobile phones. Furthermore change button configurations, add emergency numbers, activate βPush-To-Talkβ, get device information like battery or intercom network state, or just change the device name for a better overview.
Forstify
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Forstify is the all-in-one app for digital wood measurement and timber data management in forestry. Use AI and Augmented Reality for fast, precise measurements - offline-capable, on any device and always in sync between smartphone, tablet and desktop. AI LOG COUNTING Photograph your logpile and let the AI automatically detect and count logs. The fastest camera-based wood measurement on the market - ready to use directly in the forest. AR MEASUREMENT Measure single logs and logpiles with Augmented Reality. Diameter, length and volume in cubic meters are calculated in real time. FORM-BASED RECORDING Record wood data manually via forms - flexible for any situation, even without a camera. OFFLINE & AUTOMATIC SYNC All measurements work offline. As soon as you are back online, your data syncs automatically - between smartphone, tablet and desktop. ON EVERY DEVICE Forstify runs on iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones, Android tablets and in the web browser. Your data is available everywhere. SEARCH, FILTER & FIND Search and filter your measurements and wood lists quickly and easily. Switch between tile view, map view, list view and table view. BUNDLE WOOD LISTS Organize your measurements into wood lists and bundle multiple lists together. ONE-CLICK EXPORT Export your wood data as PDF, Excel, ELDAT Smart or ELDAT Classic - with one click, directly from the app. QUALITY & DIAMETER CHARTS Visualize the quality and diameter distribution of your timber with clear diagrams. MAPS & LOCATIONS Record the location of your logpiles and single logs and view them on the map. MARKETPLACE Use Forstify for timber marketing: Create free offers and requests on the digital wood marketplace. Receive automatic notifications for matching listings, send and receive price proposals and find trading partners in your region. Who is Forstify for? For all forest owners & timber suppliers: - Private and public forest owners - Forestry operations - Forest management associations - Forest owner cooperatives - Roundwood traders & exporters - Timber marketers For all timber buyers: - Sawmills - Paper mills - Wood industry - Timber traders - Energy wood processors - Firewood buyers 18 LANGUAGES Forstify is available in 18 languages - ideal for international timber trade. PERSONAL SUPPORT Our team is quick and personally reachable - via WhatsApp, email or phone. Your wishes flow directly into further development. We continuously work on new features and improvements. Feedback and suggestions to support@forstify.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forstify at every 4 weeks against Protos Control's every 4 months. Protos Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Protos Control ships an update every 4 months, Forstify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protos Control | Forstify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 264 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbH | Forstify GmbH |
In-app purchases
Protos Control
No in-app purchases
Forstify
No in-app purchases





