Comparison

WOMBAT 3.0 vs Exploring Tree

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

Head to head
About

WOMBAT 3.0

Features
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WOMBAT is a research tool used to collect data when undertaking direct observational studies. WOMBAT allows researchers to use either validated data collection templates or design their own data collection templates tailored to answer their particular research questions or focus on a specific professional group. Thus, WOMBAT can support the collection of data to answer a wide range of questions about: the work of different professional groups; the impact of interventions and reforms; interactions amongst teams; or patients and their care. While originally developed for research in the health domain, WOMBAT can be used in any discipline. The key features of WOMBAT include: • Continuous recording and automatic timestamping of data • Recording of multiple dimensions of observed activities • Recording of interruptions and their nature • Recording of tasks conducted in parallel (multitasking) • Customisable data collection templates in any language • Validated data collection templates for comparison with previous research • Offline data collection WOMBAT is comprised of two separate but interlinked components: the WOMBAT App and the WOMBAT Web App. The WOMBAT App enables the collection of data, which are stored on your device until uploaded to the WOMBAT Web App. The Web App is a secure external server where data collection templates are designed, and study data are securely stored. In the Lite Version, you can use the WOMBAT App to perform data collection using the provided sample study data collection templates. Collected data are not saved to your device in the Lite Version. Licenced users are provided with My WOMBAT Sign In credentials, which links the WOMBAT App to a unique WOMBAT Web App allowing access to your custom designed data collection templates and uploading of collected data.

About

Exploring Tree

Features
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Welcome to the all new Exploring Tree App for Parents and Staff.

Screenshots

WOMBAT 3.04 screens
Exploring Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Exploring Tree at every 5 months against WOMBAT 3.0's every 19 months. Exploring Tree also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOMBAT 3.0 ships an update every 19 months, Exploring Tree every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
WOMBAT 3.0 versus Exploring Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOMBAT 3.0Exploring Tree
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMacquarie UniversityRobyn Legge

In-app purchases

None

WOMBAT 3.0

No in-app purchases

None

Exploring Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WOMBAT 3.0 free?
WOMBAT 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exploring Tree free?
Exploring Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WOMBAT 3.0 or Exploring Tree have ads?
Neither WOMBAT 3.0 nor Exploring Tree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WOMBAT 3.0 or Exploring Tree?
WOMBAT 3.0 ships an update every 19 months, and Exploring Tree every 5 months. Most recently, WOMBAT 3.0 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Exploring Tree on October 7, 2026.

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