Comparison

Timberlog vs ForestPestsRO

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

Head to head
About

Timberlog

Calculate timber volume in various units like cubic meters, cubic feet, or board feet. This tool supports multiple log scaling methods and local timber volume tables for different tree species. Easily create and share reports in Excel format.

Highlights
  • Multiple volume units (m³, ft³, board feet)
  • Supports numerous log scaling methods
  • Local timber volume tables for various species
  • Create and share Excel reports
  • User-friendly data entry
  • Optimized for visibility in bright light
Features
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Timberlog is the log scale and timber calculator for loggers, foresters, landowners and timber buyers. Scale each log in seconds, keep your own tally with species, grade and price, and send it as PDF or Excel – fully offline. SCALE LOGS IN BOARD FEET • Doyle, Scribner Decimal C and International 1/4" log rules – Doyle matches the printed chart • Big keys, readable in bright sunlight, one-handed entry • Diameter or circumference, feet and inches or metric • Cut back for defects: enter the cut back length or diameter and see gross and net board feet (Pro) SEE THE LOAD'S VALUE AS YOU SCALE • Prices per species and grade in $ per MBF • Own price for a single log (Pro) • Total board feet, gross volume, dollar value and average $/MBF on one screen • Species, grade and tag number on every log; scan a barcode or QR code for the tag YOUR TALLY SHEET, READY TO SEND • PDF and Excel with buyer, seller and every log • Print, or share by email, Messages or Files • Save and reload tallies, keep several lists open at once COUNT A WHOLE PILE FROM ONE PHOTO • PhotoMeasure: take a photo of the log ends and get the log count and estimated diameters in seconds • Check and correct every detection before you add it to your tally • 3 photo measurements a month in the free version ONE APP FOR THE WHOLE JOB • Logs, lumber (width × thickness × length), firewood cords and standing trees • Also Huber, Smalian, Hoppus, JAS, ISO 4480-83, Ontario, Roy, Cedar 2/3 Rule and European tables • Bark deduction and weight estimates • Quick setup on first start chooses units, log rule and what you record for each log Works offline. No account needed. SELLING TIMBER IN THE EU? Timberlog also keeps EUDR harvest records and prepares the simplified due diligence statement, with plot geolocation (GeoJSON) and a 5-year reference number vault. It helps you collect data; it is not legal advice, and you submit the statement yourself in the official EU system. FREE + PRO Measuring and calculating are free. Pro removes ads and unlocks cut back, price per log, unlimited photo measurements, editing and EUDR export.

About

ForestPestsRO

Features
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ForestPests is your smart field guide for identifying forest pests. Designed for foresters, arborists, land managers, and nature enthusiasts, the app provides clear, illustrated information you can use directly in the field. • Fast identification: search by host species, attacked part (leaves, shoots, bark/cambium, roots/collar), or field signs. • Visual signs and symptoms: under-bark galleries, exit holes, frass, defoliation — clearly explained with relevant images. • Actionable recommendations: best practices for sanitation, monitoring, and local interventions. • Seasonality: know when attacks occur and when to act. • Structured content: each pest profile includes hosts, field signs, impact, seasonality, and recommended actions. Benefits: • Save time in the field • Make informed decisions at the right moment • Standardize assessment and reporting of attack signs • Improve forest health over the long term Perfect for: • Foresters and technical staff • Park and forest managers • Students, researchers, NGOs • Nature and biodiversity enthusiasts Download ForestPests to make better, faster decisions — right in the field. • Pest catalog with clear descriptions and images • Search by host species and attacked part • Practical recommendations for monitoring and intervention • Visual guide to signs and symptoms

Screenshots

Timberlog4 screens
ForestPestsRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timberlog at Free against ForestPestsRO's $2.99. Timberlog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). ForestPestsRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Timberlog is free to download; ForestPestsRO costs $2.99 up front. Timberlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ForestPestsRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timberlog ships an update every 5 days, ForestPestsRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timberlog versus ForestPestsRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimberlogForestPestsRO
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBojan ZalarFlorin Nicola

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99
None

ForestPestsRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForestPestsRO free?
ForestPestsRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timberlog or ForestPestsRO have ads?
Timberlog shows ads; ForestPestsRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Timberlog or ForestPestsRO?
Timberlog ships an update every 5 days, and ForestPestsRO monthly. Most recently, Timberlog was updated on November 7, 2026 and ForestPestsRO on October 30, 2026.

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