Comparison

SylvaMet vs Timberlog

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

Head to head
About

SylvaMet

Features
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Sylvamet vous propose des solutions modernes, simples et flexibles pour la gestion et la commercialisation de vos bois coupes.

About

Timberlog

This app helps loggers, foresters, and timber buyers calculate log volumes and values. It supports various log rules, allows for detailed tallying with species and grade, and can export data to PDF or Excel. Features include offline functionality and an optional photo measurement tool.

Highlights
  • Log scaling in board feet (Doyle, Scribner, International)
  • Tally with species, grade, and price
  • PDF and Excel export
  • Offline functionality
  • PhotoMeasure for log end analysis
  • Support for various log rules and calculations
  • EUDR harvest records for EU sales
Features
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Timberlog is the log scale and timber calculator for loggers, foresters, landowners and timber buyers. Scale each log in seconds, keep your own tally with species, grade and price, and send it as PDF or Excel – fully offline. SCALE LOGS IN BOARD FEET • Doyle, Scribner Decimal C and International 1/4" log rules – Doyle matches the printed chart • Big keys, readable in bright sunlight, one-handed entry • Diameter or circumference, feet and inches or metric • Cut back for defects: enter the cut back length or diameter and see gross and net board feet (Pro) SEE THE LOAD'S VALUE AS YOU SCALE • Prices per species and grade in $ per MBF • Own price for a single log (Pro) • Total board feet, gross volume, dollar value and average $/MBF on one screen • Species, grade and tag number on every log; scan a barcode or QR code for the tag YOUR TALLY SHEET, READY TO SEND • PDF and Excel with buyer, seller and every log • Print, or share by email, Messages or Files • Save and reload tallies, keep several lists open at once COUNT A WHOLE PILE FROM ONE PHOTO • PhotoMeasure: take a photo of the log ends and get the log count and estimated diameters in seconds • Check and correct every detection before you add it to your tally • 3 photo measurements a month in the free version ONE APP FOR THE WHOLE JOB • Logs, lumber (width × thickness × length), firewood cords and standing trees • Also Huber, Smalian, Hoppus, JAS, ISO 4480-83, Ontario, Roy, Cedar 2/3 Rule and European tables • Bark deduction and weight estimates • Quick setup on first start chooses units, log rule and what you record for each log Works offline. No account needed. SELLING TIMBER IN THE EU? Timberlog also keeps EUDR harvest records and prepares the simplified due diligence statement, with plot geolocation (GeoJSON) and a 5-year reference number vault. It helps you collect data; it is not legal advice, and you submit the statement yourself in the official EU system. FREE + PRO Measuring and calculating are free. Pro removes ads and unlocks cut back, price per log, unlimited photo measurements, editing and EUDR export.

Screenshots

SylvaMet4 screens
Timberlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SylvaMet at none against Timberlog's 1. SylvaMet also leads on ads (none vs shown). Timberlog's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timberlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SylvaMet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SylvaMet ships an update every 2 months, Timberlog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SylvaMet versus Timberlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSylvaMetTimberlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctorion SarlBojan Zalar

In-app purchases

None

SylvaMet

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99

Questions

Is SylvaMet free?
SylvaMet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SylvaMet or Timberlog have ads?
Timberlog shows ads; SylvaMet does not.
Which is updated more often, SylvaMet or Timberlog?
SylvaMet ships an update every 2 months, and Timberlog every 5 days. Most recently, SylvaMet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timberlog on November 14, 2026.

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