Comparison

Ecuantro vs ArchePal

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital field logging
  • Site data recording
  • Artifact detail logging
  • Project management
  • Streamlined workflow
  • Data sharing and export
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ecuantro4 screens
ArchePal3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ecuantro versus ArchePal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcuantroArchePal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo GomezRamesh Katta

In-app purchases

None

Ecuantro

No in-app purchases

None

ArchePal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ecuantro free?
Ecuantro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArchePal free?
ArchePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ecuantro or ArchePal have ads?
Neither Ecuantro nor ArchePal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ecuantro or ArchePal?
Ecuantro ships an update every 15 months, and ArchePal every 2 months. Most recently, Ecuantro was updated on September 5, 2026 and ArchePal on June 11, 2026.

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