BitPath vs SlashScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BitPath
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This app turns your iOS device into a precision GPS hub, acting as your local NTRIP caster. Stream RTK data from your BitPath BLE device for centimeter-level accuracy, no extra software needed. Control device hotspot, Wi-Fi, and switch to direct IP mode. Send messages and monitor real-time status. Ideal for surveying, agriculture, and mapping. Get high-accuracy GPS with the built-in NTRIP client.
SlashScan
This app uses LiDAR on compatible iPads to scan and estimate the volume of forest slash piles in real-time. It generates 3D models and allows for offline processing, making it ideal for forestry operations and research in remote areas.
- Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
- Automated 3D mesh reconstruction
- Accurate volume estimation
- Integrated mapping with GNSS tagging
- Offline processing capability
- Forest biomass inventory
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SlashScan is an iOS application for real-time estimation and mapping of forest slash-pile volumes using the built-in LiDAR sensor of iPad Pro devices. Developed through research at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, SlashScan provides an accurate, portable, and field-ready solution for forestry operations, biomass inventory, and research applications. ■ Key Features Real-time 3D Scanning: Capture detailed point clouds of slash piles using the iPad’s LiDAR sensor. Automated Mesh Reconstruction: Generate precise 3D models optimized for irregular pile geometries. Accurate Volume Estimation: Instantly compute pile volume and export results for analysis or reporting. Integrated Mapping: GNSS tagging and satellite map view allow users to visualize and manage multiple pile locations. Offline Capability: All processing—scanning, reconstruction, and volume computation—occurs locally, enabling use in remote forest sites without internet access. ■ Applications SlashScan supports operational and research applications such as: Forest biomass and slash-pile inventory Post-harvest residue and fuel-load management Validation of UAV-LiDAR and photogrammetric surveys Educational demonstrations in forest engineering and remote sensing ■ Supported Devices SlashScan requires a LiDAR-equipped iOS device. Fully Supported Models: iPhone 12-17 Pro iPhone 12-17 Pro Max iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th & 6th Gen, M1/M2) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd & 4th Gen, M1/M2)
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Verdict
BitPath and SlashScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BitPath | SlashScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Discovery Management Group | Heesung Woo |
In-app purchases
BitPath
No in-app purchases
SlashScan
No in-app purchases









