Comparison

BatLib vs LicheN

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

Head to head
About

BatLib

Features
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The BatLib app plays the different ultrasonic calls of most European bats, transformed into the audible range using the heterodyne mixer method. This is particularly useful for comparing directly with the output of the BATSCANNER device to help determine the species. 1. Enter the frequency that your BATSCANNER displays to filter the species 2. Listen to the typical bat call sequences 3. Compare the sound with what you hear from your BATSCANNER 4. Sounds similar? Read additional information about the bat species, such as acoustic characteristics, size, habitat, photos, etc. Further information about our bat products: www.batscanner.ch

About

LicheN

Features
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Curious about nitrogen pollution in your area? This app helps you assess local nitrogen air quality using lichensβ€”good indicators of nitrogen pollution levels in the atmosphere. Knowing nitrogen pollution levels can tell us a lot about the health of your local environment. It provides: β€’ A simple lichen ID photo guide for nitrogen-sensitive and tolerant species β€’ Easy tools for recording lichens on trees and branches β€’ A step-by-step field guide for conducting surveys β€’ An automatic nitrogen air quality index score (NAQI) β€’ Clear pollution zone results: Clean, At Risk, Nitrogen Polluted, or Very Polluted Use nature to understand your air quality and environment!

Screenshots

BatLib3 screens
LicheN3 screens

Verdict

The call

BatLib and LicheN are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BatLib versus LicheN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatLibLicheN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElekon AGCentre for Ecology and Hydrology

In-app purchases

None

BatLib

No in-app purchases

None

LicheN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BatLib free?
BatLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LicheN free?
LicheN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BatLib or LicheN have ads?
Neither BatLib nor LicheN shows ads.

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