NatureCounts vs Memory Anchor Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NatureCounts
This app enables users to gather detailed wildlife monitoring data for citizen science and research projects. It offers a user-friendly, paperless system for recording observations in real-time, even offline, and syncs data to a central portal.
- Instant data submission from the field
- Paperless point count surveys
- Support for multi-stop surveys
- Record precise bird locations
- Offline data collection
- Automatic eBird account sync
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The NatureCounts app allows users to collect high quality wildlife monitoring data in a flexible and user-friendly format. NatureCounts supports numerous research and citizen science projects such as breeding bird atlases, nocturnal owl surveys, and point count surveys. Data collected using the app is integrated into the NatureCounts data portal, where it directly supports research and conservation. Features: - Submit data instantly from the field. - Easy, paperless point counts! Just tap to enter observations in real time. - Support for surveys with multiple stops. - Record precise locations for individual birds in a checklist. - Collect data offline in areas with poor connection. - Automatically sync your observations to your eBird account. NatureCounts is a program of Birds Canada. Participants require a free account, and can participate in dozens of available projects. Learn more at NatureCounts.ca.
Memory Anchor Explorer
Explore iconic cemeteries and memorials worldwide with curated walking tours. Discover inspiring stories, rich biographies, and historical photographs. Utilize real-time GPS navigation and live view mode to interact with history.
- Explore iconic cemeteries and memorials
- Curated walking tours
- Real-time GPS navigation
- Rich biographies and photographs
- Live view mode for history interaction
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Navigate the world’s most iconic cemeteries and memorials. Discover inspiring stories and explore historic places with curated walking tours from trusted organizations. Get real-time GPS navigation, rich biographies and photographs. Interact with history in stunning live view mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory Anchor Explorer at 95% against NatureCounts's 38%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NatureCounts ships an update every 6 weeks, Memory Anchor Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NatureCounts | Memory Anchor Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Birds Canada (Apps) | Memory Anchor |
Customer experience
NatureCounts
Memory Anchor Explorer
In-app purchases
NatureCounts
No in-app purchases
Memory Anchor Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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