AudioMoth vs SylvaScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Acoustic chime synchronization
- Set device time
- Set device location
- Firmware compatibility check
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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.
SylvaScan
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AudioMoth | SylvaScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Conservation Technology LTD | Mohamed Islam Keskes |
In-app purchases
AudioMoth
No in-app purchases
SylvaScan
No in-app purchases









