ForestScanner vs ArborTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForestScanner
This utility app uses LiDAR-equipped devices to capture 3D point clouds of trees. It allows users to obtain and save individual tree data like diameter and latitude, and export this information as a CSV file.
- 3D point cloud scanning
- Acquire single tree information (diameter, latitude)
- Save point cloud and tree data
- List and edit saved data
- Tree species selection and editing
- Export tree data as CSV
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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
ArborTrack
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ArborTrack Whether you're logging a few trees in your backyard or managing a professional inventory across dozens of sites, ArborTrack gives you accurate measurements and organized records — no tape measure, no clipboard, no spreadsheet required. MEASURE WITH LiDAR (iPhone Pro / iPad Pro) • DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) — point your camera at the trunk and a measurement ring locks on automatically. Drag to reposition, pinch to fine-tune, then confirm. Supports short trees, shrubs, and multi-stem trunks. • Height — walk-to-measure using the classic 45° sighting method: back up until the treetop sits at roughly 45°, mark your spot and the tree base, and ArborTrack calculates total height from the walked distance and your eye level. • Crown Spread — a two-point AR ruler measures canopy width in two directions, 90° apart. Don't have a LiDAR-equipped device? Every measurement can also be entered manually, so ArborTrack still works as a full tree inventory and organization tool on any iPhone or iPad. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Works fully offline — no internet connection needed for any measurement tool • Reposition or redo any AR reading without starting over • Measurements are recorded in feet and inches TRACK EVERY TREE • Group trees into projects, with an optional site code to organize by location • Tree IDs assigned automatically in sequence • Record species, condition (good/fair/poor), tree type, and multi-branch status • Attach up to 3 photos per tree • Custom, reusable note chips for fast, consistent field notes • GPS coordinates and UTM captured automatically with every tree • Search and filter your tree list by ID, species, condition, note, or any measurement range • See every tree on a map, color-coded by condition • Track multiple surveyors on a shared device, each with their own height for accurate eye-level calculations WORK YOUR WAY • No account required — everything stays on your device until you choose otherwise • Sign in with email, Apple, or Google to back up your projects to the cloud • Automatic background sync keeps your projects current across your devices and with your team — no manual refresh needed • Share a project with your team, with view-only or edit permissions per person • In-app step-by-step guides for every measurement type EXPORT & REPORT • Export any project to CSV for reporting, GIS import, or client deliverables From a curious homeowner to a certified arborist, ArborTrack keeps your tree data accurate, organized, and easy to share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ForestScanner at 15.0 against ArborTrack's 26.5. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ForestScanner | ArborTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAPRY Co., Ltd. | Matthew Saponaro |
In-app purchases
ForestScanner
No in-app purchases
ArborTrack
No in-app purchases
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