Comparison

Forester vs George Maps

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

Head to head
About

Forester

Collect ground data for forest projects, including photos, geolocation, and tree measurements. This app allows for data collection even in remote, offline areas, supporting registered projects on the Open Forest Protocol.

Highlights
  • Collect ground data
  • Record photos
  • Capture geolocation
  • Measure trees
  • Offline data collection
  • Monitor forest projects
Features
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The Forester mobile app enables forest projects registered on the Open Forest Protocol to monitor their project by collecting ground data. Use this app to record photos, geolocation data, and measurements of trees. The collection of ground data can also be done in remote areas, offline.

About

George Maps

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George brings maps, data, records and tasks together in one platform. Keep maps, field data, projects and documentation in one place so your team can share information, coordinate work and stay aligned. With George you can: • Work with maps, layers and geographic data • Record observations directly on the map • Plan and follow up on tasks and projects • Add notes, photos and documentation • Share information with colleagues and partners • Manage teams and permissions • Keep documents and files connected to maps and projects • Work from web, mobile and tablet George helps teams create better overview and progress by keeping information, records and documentation together in a shared platform. Built for different types of work, including: • Forestry and land management • Nature and biodiversity • Infrastructure and utilities • Municipalities and utilities • Projects and contractors Built for the people doing the work.

Screenshots

Forester4 screens
George Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: George Maps at every 3 weeks against Forester's every 2 months. George Maps also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.1). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forester ships an update every 2 months, George Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Forester versus George Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForesterGeorge Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Forest GmbHForsler ApS

In-app purchases

None

Forester

No in-app purchases

None

George Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forester free?
Forester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is George Maps free?
George Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forester or George Maps have ads?
Neither Forester nor George Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forester or George Maps?
Forester ships an update every 2 months, and George Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forester was updated on October 3, 2026 and George Maps on October 1, 2026.

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