MusTerra vs iPhonotype
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MusTerra
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Our app allows you to measure tree diameter and height, capture their location, and visualize them on a map for tracking and analysis. Designed for foresters, researchers, and nature enthusiasts, it makes tree measurement and data management effortless. Features & Functionality: Measure Tree Diameter & Height β Use your phoneβs camera for accurate measurements. Find & Store Location β Automatically record GPS coordinates of each tree. Visualize on Map β View and manage measured trees on an interactive map. Store & Organize Data β Save measurements with notes for future reference. Export Data β Easily share or export tree data for reports or research. Track and analyze trees with ease! Download now!
iPhonotype
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iPhonotype is a mobile plant phenotyping app for researchers, labs, and controlled-environment workflows. Capture structured plant datasets directly on iPhone and organize them into experiments that are ready for downstream analysis. Use iPhonotype to record 3D plant scans, root imaging datasets, environmental light measurements, leaf reflectance readings, and top-view phenotyping sessions from a single mobile workflow. Key capabilities include: β’ 3D plant scanning and packaged capture sessions β’ Root capture workflows for dishes, videos, and scanner-style datasets β’ Environmental light and leaf reflectance measurements β’ 2D phenotyping workflows for foliage, seed lots, and fruit lots β’ On-device organization of experiments, sessions, and packaged results β’ Batch 3D preview building for selected scans, paced to protect device stability β’ Export of available preliminary traits and segmentation-mask evidence β’ Sync and handoff to iPhonotype Studio for deeper desktop analysis iPhonotype is built for scientific imaging workflows where traceable capture, organized data packaging, and flexible downstream analysis matter. Preliminary on-device traits support field checks. iPhonotype Studio remains the recommended workflow for final desktop analysis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MusTerra at weekly against iPhonotype's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MusTerra ships an update weekly, iPhonotype fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusTerra | iPhonotype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUST GmbH | Vinicius Lube |
In-app purchases
MusTerra
No in-app purchases
iPhonotype
No in-app purchases









