Comparison

Tally vs AncesTREE

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

Head to head
About

Tally

This app helps manage log inventory by allowing users to tag, measure, and price logs. It supports various measurement systems and custom species/grades, with features for load management and location tracking.

Highlights
  • Log tagging and scanning
  • Multiple log measurement systems
  • Customizable pricing by species/grade
  • Load management and reporting
  • Location tracking and inventory management
  • Time and date stamping
Features
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TALLY-I/O - LOG TALLY APP - FEATURES LOG TAGGING You can tag the Logs in your load as you go, and they will be scanned into the system or use your own custom numbers without tags Tags can be typed in, entered using the scanner of your device, or you can buy separate equipment System can automatically iterate the tags and you can use any tag type or number you like Tags are optional but recommended if you want high accuracy in your inventory system MEASUREMENTS Supports Doyle, Scribner, International (1/4" Clark & Grosenbaugh), Roy, and Metric Log volume and dimensional entry systems Easily switch between Doyle, Scribner, International, Roy, or Metric and watch our forestry inventory system recalculate everything Ability to see a running total of the Log count, volume, cost, species totals and price averages, and more in a graph or text all while entering the Logs PRICES Set your prices ahead of time based on the Species/Log Grade and change them on each combination and/or each individual Log in Decimal or MBF format Add 'bonus' monetary quantities to the load and the app divides it into each Log based on that Log's value towards the overall load Change individual species/grade combination prices for the load and it will change it for all Logs matching those species/grades in that load Be the Log Master and change individual Log prices as you scale the Logs or edit them after SPECIES / GRADE Our forestry system supports all species / grades and ability to custom add, update, and delete species / grades based on your needs Species & grades persist from the previous Log entry for simple repeated entries or you can write over them Customize species / Log grades and anything else specifically to what your company buys / sells / uses / creates TIME Time & date stamps make sorting and filtering your Log inventory with the date created or updated easy Time and date stamps allow you to make your own custom reports and see production results in real time as well as allow our analytics to find any lost profits Helps utilize your full Log & Lumber ERP software and adjust production before losses even occur LOAD MANAGEMENT Creates individual loads received from yourself or a vendor you set up in the portal Tag the Logs in the load and scan them into the system as you go or afterwards Log loads can have custom numbers to match a driver receipt/load slip or we create one for you Customizable reports per load allowing you to omit information as needed (prices for truck drivers, etc.) LOCATION Logs can be tagged by location and checked into different locations from vendors to your Log yards If enabled, Logs can be GPS tracked automatically to the closest location on your preset list of locations Log locations can be changed and checked into different locations on your yard or trucks Tag the Logs on the deck as they're being sawed and see stats on production in real time Use locations to keep track of Log inventory with LIFO/FIFO easily and mass update Logs and their location/stock level status on the company portal CLOUD BACKUP While offline your device creates a list of items that need to be created, updated, and deleted Our in depth Sync system sends, receives, creates and updates all items on demand and gives detailed information as you sync When you go online the system syncs all items and pulls down any information since the last time you were online You can call us at any time and we will restore any user deleted data for a small fee, no need to ever lose your work again

About

AncesTREE

Manage your wood inventory with this app designed for urban wood producers. Track the history and origin of your lumber, making it ideal for sawmills and wood businesses.

Highlights
  • Inventory tracking
  • Wood history management
  • Urban wood producer focus
  • Portable sawmill support
  • Log source tracking
Features
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AncesTREE™ is an innovative and easy to use inventory management app that is designed specifically for urban wood producers. Users can track the backstory or history of the wood that is so important to the urban lumber story. This forward-looking inventory management system app is a great option for any wood or lumber producer or portable sawmill owner, regardless of the source of the logs.

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
AncesTREE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AncesTREE at 5.0 against Tally's 4.1. Tally's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AncesTREE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AncesTREE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update every 3 weeks, AncesTREE every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tally versus AncesTREE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyAncesTREE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew BeemanUrban Lumber Network, Inc.

Customer experience

Tally

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

AncesTREE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tally

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AncesTREE

Subscriptions2
  • Professional$29.991 Month
  • Trailblazer$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AncesTREE free?
AncesTREE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tally or AncesTREE?
AncesTREE is rated higher. Tally averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AncesTREE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tally or AncesTREE have ads?
Neither Tally nor AncesTREE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or AncesTREE?
Tally ships an update every 3 weeks, and AncesTREE every 2 months. Most recently, Tally was updated on November 3, 2026 and AncesTREE on November 3, 2026.

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