Comparison

AudioMoth vs SylvaScan

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

Head to head
About

AudioMoth

Synchronize the time and location of your AudioMoth device with an acoustic chime. Ensure your device's firmware is compatible by checking its documentation.

Highlights
  • Acoustic chime synchronization
  • Set device time
  • Set device location
  • Firmware compatibility check
Features
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Set the time and location of your AudioMoth using an acoustic chime. Check the documentation of your AudioMoth firmware to confirm that it supports the use of this app.

About

SylvaScan

Features
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SylvaScan is a forestry field data capture app designed for tree measurement, LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, offline mapping, and structured field records. Measure tree diameter at breast height (DBH) and height using guided AR workflows. On supported devices, SylvaScan can use LiDAR and depth data to assist with automatic measurements and spatial capture. Capture and manage: • Tree DBH and height measurements • LiDAR scans and point clouds • 3D scan outputs • Photogrammetry photo sets and models • GPS-linked field records • Map marks, notes, and plot information • Offline GeoPackage map layers SylvaScan is built for forestry, environmental fieldwork, research, conservation, and practical forest measurement workflows. Key capabilities include: • Guided DBH + Height measurement • Automatic DBH measurement using supported depth hardware • Distance + angle height measurement • Deep Scan and Normal Scan modes • Point-cloud and 3D model previews • Offline field mapping • GeoPackage raster and vector layer support • Local-first field data storage • Export and sharing of supported field outputs Some AR, depth, and LiDAR features require compatible Apple hardware. SylvaScan is developed by Mohamed Islam Keskes.

Screenshots

AudioMoth1 screens
SylvaScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AudioMoth at 3 against SylvaScan's 1. AudioMoth also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AudioMoth versus SylvaScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioMothSylvaScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Conservation Technology LTDMohamed Islam Keskes

In-app purchases

None

AudioMoth

No in-app purchases

None

SylvaScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioMoth free?
AudioMoth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SylvaScan free?
SylvaScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AudioMoth or SylvaScan have ads?
Neither AudioMoth nor SylvaScan shows ads.

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