Ecuantro vs ArchePal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ecuantro
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Ecuantro is a specialized app for physical anthropology, bioarchaeology, and forensic anthropology on iPhone and iPad. It brings together calculators based on published methods and equations to support osteological measurement workflows and the analysis of human skeletal remains. It includes modules for: • adult and juvenile stature estimation from long bones • stature estimation from femur fragments • anatomical stature reconstruction • age-at-death estimation using the Lamendin method and logistic regression models • sex estimation with DSP2, Walrath, mastoid triangle, calcaneus, Spradley & Jantz, and CalcTalus • estimation of the number of individuals using MNI, LI, GMT, and MLNI • body mass estimation from femoral head diameter • enamel hypoplasia formation age • biological distance using Smith’s MMD Ecuantro is designed for students, teachers, researchers, and professionals who need a practical, portable, and organized tool for bioanthropological calculations. The app also allows users to copy, export, and share results, while keeping methodological references accessible during the workflow. Available languages: Spanish and English. Ecuantro is a technical and academic support tool. Interpretation of results requires specialized training.
ArchePal
This app digitizes archaeological data collection, replacing manual methods with a streamlined interface for researchers. It allows for quick recording of site data and artifact details, project organization, and efficient data sharing.
- Digital field logging
- Site data recording
- Artifact detail logging
- Project management
- Streamlined workflow
- Data sharing and export
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ArchePal is a digital field companion designed to modernize archaeological data collection. By replacing slow, manual documentation methods with a streamlined interface, ArchePal allows researchers to focus on discovery rather than paperwork. Key Features: Digital Field Logging: Quickly record site data and artifact details on the go. Project Management: Keep your findings organized by site or excavation project. Streamlined Workflow: Designed to simplify the complexities of remote data collection. Easy Sharing: Export and share data summaries efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ArchePal at every 2 months against Ecuantro's every 15 months. ArchePal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ecuantro ships an update every 15 months, ArchePal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ecuantro | ArchePal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pablo Gomez | Ramesh Katta |
In-app purchases
Ecuantro
No in-app purchases
ArchePal
No in-app purchases





