Comparison

IML TreeQinetic vs ArboRefD

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

Head to head
About

IML TreeQinetic

Features
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The PiCUS Tree Qinetic measuring system is used to examine the stability of trees. The devices are controlled via USB or Bluetooth from a user device, which also records the measurement data. Traditionally, this was done using a laptop with the associated Tree Qinetic software. With the introduction of this app for mobile devices, there is a convenient alternative to usage of a laptop. In addition, the communication standard of the TreeQinetic system changes to Bluetooth 5.0. This allows communication with the latest mobile devices and ensures reliable connections for the future. The basic ideas in the development of the app were the implementation of all relevant functions of the classic PC software, an interface and structure that intuitively guides the user through carrying out a tensile test, as well as the further development through new functions, now possible by using the technical features of the mobile devices. The new app offers, among others, the following functions: β€’ automatic project management β€’ Storage of all measurement data on the mobile device β€’ New graphical presentation of live data (in addition to the classic numerical display) β€’ Documentary photos can be taken directly and stored in the project β€’ Storage of additional information around the measurement setup β€’ Automatic calculation of the rope angle at max. force β€’ Increased range of the Bluetooth connection (depending on the Bluetooth standard of the mobile device) β€’ Recording rate of the measurement data more than doubled! The app will be continuously developed in the future to provide you with additional functions to make carrying out a tensile test even more effective and comfortable.

About

ArboRefD

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ArboRefD helps evaluating the breakage safety of trees with localized defects whose trunk still has an intact cross-section higher up. This is one of the practical applications of Allometric Self-Referencing (ASR) for evaluating the breakage and uprooting safety of defective mature trees. To document the results for a specific tree, we recommend saving a screenshot after entering all data in the current version. Additional features are currently being developed for the app. If you buy the app with a one-time purchase and enclose the corresponding app invoice with your next order of a measuring device (ABT, DNT, RES) from RINNTECH, you will receive a discount.

Screenshots

IML TreeQinetic4 screens
ArboRefD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IML TreeQinetic at none against ArboRefD's 8. IML TreeQinetic also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. ArboRefD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. IML TreeQinetic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IML TreeQinetic ships an update monthly, ArboRefD every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
IML TreeQinetic versus ArboRefD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIML TreeQineticArboRefD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size121 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIML Electronic GmbHFrank Rinn

In-app purchases

None

IML TreeQinetic

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ArboRefD

One-time8
  • 1 Day$0.99
  • 1-Day-Pass$0.99
  • 1-Week-Pass$4.99
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  • Full version (Week)$5.99
  • Full version (Month)$11.99
  • 1-Month-Pass$12.99
  • Full version (Year)$49.99
  • 1-Year-Pass$59.99

Questions

Is IML TreeQinetic free?
IML TreeQinetic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArboRefD free?
ArboRefD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IML TreeQinetic or ArboRefD have ads?
Neither IML TreeQinetic nor ArboRefD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IML TreeQinetic or ArboRefD?
IML TreeQinetic ships an update monthly, and ArboRefD every 4 weeks. Most recently, IML TreeQinetic was updated on September 22, 2026 and ArboRefD on September 22, 2026.

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