Comparison

ForestScanner vs Working Trees App

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

Head to head
About

ForestScanner

Features
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ForestScanner can acquire 3D point clouds using LiDAR-equipped iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) 12.9-inch display The 3D point cloud can be acquired using an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) with 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) with 12.9-inch display. When you tap the "+" icon on a tree, you can get the single tree information such as its diameter and latitude. The acquired point cloud and single tree information can be displayed after saving. The following is a summary of ForestScanner's functions. ■Function list ・3D scanner ・Obtain single tree information by tapping. ・Save the acquired point cloud and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Select and edit the list of tree species. ・Select and edit a list of tree species. - Create a csv file of the saved list of single tree information. ForestScannerは、LiDARを搭載したiPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (第2世代) 11インチディスプレイまたはiPad Pro (第4世代) 12.9インチディスプレイ以降を用いて、3D点群が取得できます。 また、3D点群取得時に、単木へ+アイコンを合わせてタップすると単木の直径、経緯度等の単木情報を取得することが出来ます。 取得した点群と単木情報は、保存後に表示することができます。 以下ForestScannerの機能概要を記載します。 ■機能一覧 ・3Dスキャナー ・タップした単木情報を取得 ・取得した3D点群と単木情報を保存 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報の一覧を表示・編集 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報一覧を表示・単木情報を編集 ・樹種の一覧選択・編集 ・保存した単木情報一覧をcsvファイルにして保存

About

Working Trees App

This app helps users quickly measure trees to estimate carbon sequestration. It manages sample plots, planting campaigns, and tree data collection, even offline. Features include a visual interface for measurements, data management, and a map tool for planting locations.

Highlights
  • Estimate carbon sequestration in woody biomass
  • Manage sample plots and tree data
  • Record tree diameter and height
  • Geolocation and photo capture
  • Offline data collection
  • Map tool for planting locations
Features
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Working Trees App provides a way to simply and quickly acquire the measurements needed to estimate carbon sequestration in woody biomass. Measure the parameters needed to estimate the carbon stored in trees. Manage sample plots, tree planting campaigns, and tree data collection efforts. Use structure-from-motion analysis to record tree diameter and tree height, geolocation, photos, and more. Don’t have cellular service? No problem - your data will get uploaded once you’re back in range. Features include: - Visual interface to measure trees - Data management for sample plots - Map tool to record tree planting locations

Screenshots

ForestScanner4 screens
Working Trees App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Working Trees App at monthly against ForestScanner's every 3 months. ForestScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ForestScanner ships an update every 3 months, Working Trees App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ForestScanner versus Working Trees App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForestScannerWorking Trees App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAPRY Co., Ltd.WORKING TREES, INC.

In-app purchases

None

ForestScanner

No in-app purchases

None

Working Trees App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForestScanner free?
ForestScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Working Trees App free?
Working Trees App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForestScanner or Working Trees App have ads?
Neither ForestScanner nor Working Trees App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ForestScanner or Working Trees App?
ForestScanner ships an update every 3 months, and Working Trees App monthly. Most recently, ForestScanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and Working Trees App on September 23, 2026.

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