Marteloskop vs HeightCzech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marteloskop
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With the Marteloskop app you can mark a predefined exercise in the forest. To be able to use this app the supervisor of the exercise needs to create an exercise and share a QR code. Using the app you can scan the QR code and perform the exercise. Once you completed the exercise you can submit it back to the supervisor who will then analyze your results.
HeightCzech
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HeightCzech is a simple mobile tool for measuring tree height using your smartphone. The application uses the phone camera together with internal motion sensors (gyroscope and accelerometer) to estimate the height of a tree from a known distance. The measurement can be performed directly in the field without the need for additional forestry instruments. The app is designed for foresters, students, researchers and anyone interested in practical forest measurements. Main features: • Measure tree height using the smartphone camera • Simple aiming at the base and top of the tree • Height calculation using phone sensors • Clear and fast interface suitable for field work • Works offline without internet connection HeightCzech demonstrates how modern smartphones can support traditional forestry measurements in a simple and accessible way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeightCzech at every 5 weeks against Marteloskop's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marteloskop ships an update every 24 months, HeightCzech every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marteloskop | HeightCzech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ETH Zurich | Peter Surovy |
In-app purchases
Marteloskop
No in-app purchases
HeightCzech
No in-app purchases









