# Tally vs AncesTREE

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.

Both are free to download. AncesTREE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | AncesTREE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-in/id1639452820/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestree/id6447699455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Beeman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639452822) | [Urban Lumber Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682293436) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-in/id1639452820)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AncesTREE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestree/id6447699455)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $29.99 | per month |
| Trailblazer | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*