Arboreal Tree vs VE Day AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arboreal Tree
Measure tree height, diameter, and crown shape using augmented reality on your iPhone. Ideal for foresters, arborists, and researchers needing accurate field data without extra equipment. Offers premium features for advanced fieldwork and data integration.
- Measure tree height and crown
- Measure crown width and shape
- Measure trunk diameter and inclination
- Generate point clouds and 3D models
- GPS coordinates saved with measurements
- Export data as .csv or point cloud files
- LiDAR support on compatible devices
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Arboreal Tree — Tree Measurement with AR Measure tree height, diameter, crown shape, and more — using nothing but your iPhone. No laser meters, no extra equipment. Just open the app, walk up to a tree, and let augmented reality do the work. Arboreal Tree is used by foresters, arborists, researchers, and nature enthusiasts who need accurate, documented tree measurements in the field. How it works Stand near the tree, mark it with a tap, step back a few meters, and mark the base and top. Height is displayed instantly on screen. What you can measure Tree height and crown height Crown width and crown shape Trunk diameter and inclination Point clouds and 3D models Built for fieldwork Great accuracy — comparable to laser altimeters LiDAR support on compatible devices Imperial and metric units GPS coordinates saved with every measurement Export data as .csv or point cloud files Premium — for professional use Premium turns Arboreal Tree into a complete field measurement system. Measure multiple trees in a single session with one shared coordinate system, export 3D point clouds to CloudCompare, connect Emlid Reach RX/RX2 for centimetre-level positioning, and sync up to 2,000 high-resolution images to the cloud. REST API available for integration with your own systems. Trusted by foresters, researchers, and forestry organisations across Europe — including Sveaskog, Skogshubben, Treemetrics, Palos, Icebound, The Navigator Company, and SLU — Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Try 5 free measurements. No subscription required to get started.
VE Day AR
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This app along with the book highlights all the major events during WWII. We, Learnhive, a charitable institution, have commissioned an Augmented Reality, AR, book to commemorate VE Day. Preview Mode Available! Experience the core features of our app in the Preview Mode version. To get started, simply download the trial markers from the link provided below. How It Works: 1. Download and print the trial markers using the link in the description. 2. Open the app and click on Preview Mode and scan the markers using your device camera. 3. Watch as digital content comes alive in front of you! Preview Mode Marker Link https://netorg5334201-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/dil_khaira_mxr_ai/ERbmX9tBYIdGtMeSha-dvD4BuTOZTY7PziXarZHVmtttlA?e=voAwjh
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VE Day AR at none against Arboreal Tree's 6. VE Day AR also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Arboreal Tree sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VE Day AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arboreal Tree ships an update every 3 weeks, VE Day AR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arboreal Tree | VE Day AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arboreal AB | I LIKE TO LEARN LTD |
Bugs and requests
Arboreal Tree
Reported bugs
9 issues- Diameter measurement not working
- Screen is black with no controls
- Buttons do nothing
- App keeps saying 'turn phone upward' etc.
- Measurement button remains disabled
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- Paid features not working after purchase
- Cannot locate tree trunk
- Inconsistent results on the same tree
- App doesn't work after paying lifetime fee
Requested features
7 requests- Manual distance input
- Option to add photo later
- Calculate tree age
- Include GPS coordinates
- Tutorial for cup diameter and DBH measurement
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- Add DBH measurement option
- Output beautiful lists with pictures, not just CSV
VE Day AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arboreal Tree
- Basic - Monthly$2.991 Month
- One month of measurements.$3.491 Month
- Basic - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Premium - Monthly$11.991 Month
- Premium - Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Basic functionality$29.99
VE Day AR
No in-app purchases



