# TreeTracker Mobile vs SilvaCruise

The clearest difference is rating: TreeTracker Mobile at 5.0 against SilvaCruise's 4.6. SilvaCruise's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TreeTracker Mobile sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and SilvaCruise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TreeTracker Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively.

TreeTracker Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, SilvaCruise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TreeTracker Mobile | SilvaCruise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treetracker-mobile/id6449403859/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silvacruise/id6758971882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TreeTracker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688921212) | [Jesse Gruenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876115008) |

## What reviewers say

### TreeTracker Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treetracker-mobile/id6449403859)

This GIS management tool helps forestry professionals in the field. It offers parcel data, offline capabilities, data collection, and navigation features, syncing with a web platform for comprehensive project management.

**Highlights:** Parcel ownership layers, Offline mode, Cruising data collection, GIS mapping, Navigation to plots, Store photos and custom data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ownership Layer Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Leaf Plan Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Ownership Layer Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Crown Plan Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Leaf Plan Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Crown Plan Yearly | $599.99 | per year |


### SilvaCruise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silvacruise/id6758971882)

This professional tool streamlines timber cruising and forest mensuration for foresters. It offers offline functionality, replacing traditional field tools with a mobile interface for data collection and analysis. Supports various cruising methods and species-specific volume equations.

**Highlights:** Offline timber cruising, Variable-radius and fixed-area plot sampling, Tree data collection (species, DBH, height, etc.), Species-specific volume equations, Reineke Stand Density Index calculation, Digital field reference library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SilvaCruise Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TreeTracker Mobile free?

TreeTracker Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SilvaCruise free?

SilvaCruise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TreeTracker Mobile or SilvaCruise?

TreeTracker Mobile is rated higher. TreeTracker Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SilvaCruise averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do TreeTracker Mobile or SilvaCruise have ads?

Neither TreeTracker Mobile nor SilvaCruise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TreeTracker Mobile or SilvaCruise?

TreeTracker Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and SilvaCruise every 9 days. Most recently, TreeTracker Mobile was updated on October 10, 2026 and SilvaCruise on October 24, 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.*