Comparison

Timberlog vs ForestTrees

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

ForestTrees

Features
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Descoperă arborii și arbuștii pădurilor românești cu cel mai complet ghid de teren din buzunarul tău. Pădurile României, la un deget distanță Fie că ești student la silvicultură, profesor, pasionat de natură sau pur și simplu curios în drumeții, Arbori & Arbuști îți oferă tot ce ai nevoie ca să identifici și să înțelegi speciile forestiere din Carpați și din câmpiile României. Ce găsești în aplicație: Ghid complet de specii — descrieri detaliate ale coroanei, scoarței, lăstarilor, frunzelor și fructelor pentru zeci de specii, însoțite de fotografii pentru fiecare parte a arborelui Quiz interactiv — testează-ți cunoștințele cu întrebări despre ecologie, morfologie și utilizare Flashcards cu animație 3D — metodă dovedită de memorare: privești imaginea, ghicești specia, întorci cartonașul Mod Offline — descarcă imaginile în avans și folosește aplicația fără conexiune la internet, direct în pădure Date științifice de încredere Fiecare specie include denumirea latină, denumirea populară românească, arealul de răspândire, exigențele ecologice (lumină, temperatură, umiditate, sol) și utilizările lemnului — informații prezentate clar, fără jargon inutil.

Screenshots

Timberlog4 screens
ForestTrees4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timberlog at Free against ForestTrees's $2.99. Timberlog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ForestTrees'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; ForestTrees costs $2.99 up front. Timberlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ForestTrees asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timberlog ships an update every 5 days, ForestTrees every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timberlog versus ForestTrees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimberlogForestTrees
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBojan ZalarFlorin Nicola

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99
None

ForestTrees

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForestTrees free?
ForestTrees costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timberlog or ForestTrees have ads?
Timberlog shows ads; ForestTrees does not.
Which is updated more often, Timberlog or ForestTrees?
Timberlog ships an update every 5 days, and ForestTrees every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timberlog was updated on November 3, 2026 and ForestTrees on October 31, 2026.

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