Comparison

Arborly vs AR Measure + Notes

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

Head to head
About

Arborly

Features
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Design perfectly shaped trees, plan a virtual garden, and measure real trees with precision β€” right from your iPhone. Arborly blends simple on-screen guides with powerful AR tools, so anyone can prune, prototype, and play with topiary shapes in minutes. Create. Trim. Measure. Repeat. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 2D Trim Guides β€” Align a live camera overlay to classic shapes (circle, heart, hexagon, dome, and more), with inside/outside shading and dashed contours for clean, confident cuts. - 3D Topiary Forms (AR) β€” Place realistic 3D shapes in your space, adjust position, height, and scale with step-by-step controls, and preview the look before trimming. - Virtual Garden / Forest β€” Tap + to add multiple AR trees, mix shapes and sizes, position them in your yard, and take photos β€” without disturbing a leaf. - Tree Height & Diameter β€” Place a base, grow a vertical pole to your tree’s top, add a diameter cylinder, and read accurate measurements in meters or feet. - Smart Onboarding β€” A playful, animated tree shows how trimming works and how guides keep shapes precise. - One‑Tap Calibration β€” Helpful AR tuning prompts ensure reliable tracking before you start. - Photo Capture β€” Save snapshots of your virtual designs and before/after trims. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Simple, guided steps keep you focused (Placement β†’ Position β†’ Height β†’ Scaling β†’ Trimming) - Clean visuals: crisp dashed contours, natural materials, and readable labels - Thoughtful details: aspect lock, precise scaling, unit switching (m/ft), and persistent AR objects in your garden HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a 2D or 3D shape. 2. Follow the on-screen steps to align, size, and preview. 3. Use the guide to prune along the line β€” your cuts will look neat and intentional. 4. In Virtual Garden, place multiple trees and capture photos of your design. 5. Use Tree Height to measure height and diameter directly in AR. ARBORLY PRO (OPTIONAL) Unlock all shapes and tools, plus the best experience for designing your virtual garden. Subscription handled securely on-device. REQUIREMENTS - Works on AR-capable iPhone or iPad (ARKit support required) - No account needed β€” your data stays on your device Bring topiary to life β€” plan with confidence, trim with precision, and share your vision with Arborly. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected in the Arborly - Topiary Camera subscription plan. Terms of Services: https://divmultech.com/arborly-topiary-camera-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://divmultech.com/arborly-topiary-camera-privacy-policy/ Arborly - Topiary Camera support email: arborly@divmultech.com

About

AR Measure + Notes

Features
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Measure real-world objects quickly and accurately using your iPhone’s camera and AR technology. Capture distances, save snapshots with measurements, add notes, and review past records β€” perfect for everyday tasks, DIY projects, furniture planning, package checking, and more. * Features β€’ AR Distance Measurement β€” Point your camera and measure instantly in cm, mm, or inches. β€’ Snapshot Saving β€” Save photos with all distances included, plus automatic total distance calculation. β€’ Organized Notes β€” Add titles like β€œBookshelf height” and keep your measurements neatly stored. β€’ History View β€” Browse past measurements with images, totals, and individual values. β€’ Works Offline β€” Measurement and history viewing work without an internet connection. * FAQ Is the app free? Yes. The app is free to download and use. A small banner ad is shown at the bottom, and you can remove ads with a one-time purchase. How do I save measurements? After taking a measurement, tap the save button to add a title and store it with a snapshot. Which units can I use? You can switch between millimeters, centimeters, and inches in the settings. Can I edit past records? Saved measurements can be viewed or deleted at any time from the history screen. Who is this app for? Anyone who needs quick, simple, and accurate measurements β€” including homeowners, DIY users, students, movers, and shoppers.

Screenshots

Arborly3 screens
AR Measure + Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arborly and AR Measure + Notes are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Arborly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and AR Measure + Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Arborly versus AR Measure + Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArborlyAR Measure + Notes
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDivMulTechJun Yamabe

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arborly

Subscriptions3
  • Arborly Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Arborly Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Arborly Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
1 purchases

AR Measure + Notes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Arborly free?
Arborly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Measure + Notes free?
AR Measure + Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arborly or AR Measure + Notes have ads?
Neither Arborly nor AR Measure + Notes shows ads.

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