Comparison

Timberlog vs StrandAbacus

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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Measure logs and sawn timber in seconds. 20+ scaling standards, weight estimates, Excel and PDF reports — the field calculator built for foresters, loggers, and timber buyers. Timberlog turns diameter and length into precise volume in board feet, cubic feet (CFT), or cubic meters — one-handed, clearly readable in bright sunlight. MEASURE ANY WAY YOU WORK • Round timber: log volume from diameter (or circumference) and length • Photo measurement: point your camera at a log pile — log count, diameters, and volume detected automatically • Review detections with a tap: exclude, restore, or add any log the camera missed • Sawn lumber (boards, planks, beams): width × thickness × length • Firewood estimation and stack volume • Standing tree volume by Noonan (Kershaw) • Bark thickness deduction and wood weight estimates LOG RULES & SCALING STANDARDS Doyle Log Rule, Scribner Decimal C, International 1/4", Ontario Scaler's Rule, Roy Log Rule, Cedar Log Scale (2/3 Rule), Hoppus (Quarter Girth), Huber, Smalian, JAS, GOST 2708-75, ISO 4480-83, ČSN/STN 48 0009, NF B53-020, plus local Czech/Slovak and Hungarian species volume tables. FROM LOGS TO A PRICED LIST • Tag every log with species, grade, and assortment • Scan a barcode or QR code to tag logs instantly • Set prices per species and grade, with tax — see the load's value as you scale • Average diameter, total volume, and weight at a glance • Add customer and company details to your reports • Work with multiple lists open at once for fast job switching • Share lists by email, other apps, or cloud • Export to Excel, print reports, or save as PDF EUDR — READY FOR THE EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION From 30 Dec 2026, selling timber in the EU requires a due diligence statement. Timberlog: • enter permits in two minutes — by QR scan (Slovenia), manually, or as a no-permit harvest • capture plot geolocation with one tap (GeoJSON for the official EU system) • automatic harvest records under the active permit — measure as usual • simplified EUDR declaration in under 5 minutes — submit once, update only on change; export as text, CSV, PDF or GeoJSON • reference number vault (5-year retention) — for sawmills and traders too EUDR record-keeping is FREE all season; a paid upgrade unlocks exporting and submitting the declaration. Timberlog helps collect and store data; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee compliance. You submit the statement yourself in the official EU system. WHO IT'S FOR Log scalers, timber cruisers, sawmills, firewood sellers, chainsaw owners, and logging crews working with skidders and tractors. FREE + PRO The calculator is free. Pro removes all ads.

About

StrandAbacus

Features
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StrandAbacus is the offline craft desk for fiber makers who juggle warps, peg looms, and bead charts. DESK See active projects, month spend in USD, and the selected piece. Tick advances the selected project; New starts another warp, peg, or bead job. WARP Beam and repair warps with searchable end counts, targets, and notes. Detail view shows remaining ends and material cost. PEG Advance peg-loom rows one tick at a time. Keep row charts, remaining rows, and yarn spend on the same bench. BEAD Tick bead charts and pattern rows. Open any cuff or loom job to adjust counts and USD material cost. PRIVACY Fully offline. No account, no cloud, no subscriptions. Data stays on the device. USD figures are workshop estimates only.

Screenshots

Timberlog4 screens
StrandAbacus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrandAbacus at none against Timberlog's 1. StrandAbacus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Timberlog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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. Timberlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StrandAbacus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timberlog ships an update every 2 weeks, StrandAbacus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timberlog versus StrandAbacus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimberlogStrandAbacus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBojan ZalarYuliia Bielolipetska

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99
None

StrandAbacus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrandAbacus free?
StrandAbacus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timberlog or StrandAbacus have ads?
Timberlog shows ads; StrandAbacus does not.
Which is updated more often, Timberlog or StrandAbacus?
Timberlog ships an update every 2 weeks, and StrandAbacus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timberlog was updated on September 21, 2026 and StrandAbacus on September 14, 2026.

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