SpecimenPro vs LocalP2Poller

Whether you have ten treasures or ten thousand, SpecimenPro turns your collection into something you can search, measure, map, and share. It brings the reliability of museum software to anyone who collects anything. Rocks, fossils, shells, plants, coins, trading cards, LEGO sets: if you collect it, you can catalog it. Geologists, paleontologists, biologists, chemists, museum professionals, and hobbyists all get the same powerful tools, from personal finds to institutional collections. CAPTURE EVERYTHING - Multiple photo types: specimen, drawer, detail, and document views - Photo markup with drawing tools - Voice notes for quick observations - File attachments: PDFs, spreadsheets, and images - On-board OCR reads labels with no internet required - Optional Apple Vision text scanning (opt-in) MEASURE AND DOCUMENT - AR measurements: length, width, height, and volume - GPS location extracted from your photos - Custom metadata fields for any specimen type, configurable per collection - Auto-numbered specimens, with custom IDs to match your own cataloging system FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY - QR code generation and scanning for instant lookup - Location QR codes for quick filtering - Tags, searchable metadata, and advanced search BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Works completely offline, so no signal is no problem - Runs great on iPhone, iPad mini, and iPad - Battery-efficient for long field days - Photo compression saves storage space - Rugged workflow, refined interface ORGANIZE AT ANY SCALE - Multiple collections: museum, field expeditions, or custom - Physical location tracking by cabinet, drawer, shelf, and more (customizable) - Transaction tracking for loans, exhibitions, and photography - Contact management for borrowers and institutions - Overdue loan alerts IN-APP EVENTS - Virtual collecting experiences: museum exhibits, gem shows, and field trips - Scan QR codes at physical locations to collect specimens - Each event automatically creates a collection when you scan your first specimen - Badges, progress tracking, and achievements SYNC, EXPORT, AND SHARE - iCloud sync across all your devices (opt-in) - Offline-first design with automatic conflict resolution - Share collections with collaborators - Import from other devices or from CSV, matched to your data scheme - Export text data to CSV - Export to SQLite for Python and R analysis, including all data - Import/export templates for sharing DATA INTEGRITY - SQLite database with validation and constraints - Transaction-based operations ensure consistency - Automatic backup of all data and media (opt-in) - Easy recovery and migration PRIVACY, PLAINLY - No analytics or tracking - No third-party SDKs - All data is stored locally or in your private iCloud - You own your data, completely FREE TO START SpecimenPro Lite is the free default installation: - Unlimited access to in-app events - Up to 3 collections, with up to 10 specimens each - One starter collection with eight specimens included - One in-app purchase unlocks unlimited collections and specimens

LocalPoller brings live, interactive polling and quiz sessions to any classroom — with no internet connection required. Everything runs peer-to-peer over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it works in hospitals, lecture halls, conference rooms, and anywhere else a network isn't available or reliable. Built for medical educators and residency programs. Run high-yield board review sessions, assess real-time understanding during teaching rounds, and keep residents engaged with competitive team games — all from your iPad or iPhone. QUIZ MODE Broadcast multiple-choice questions to every participant's device simultaneously. Participants answer on their own screen, you reveal the correct answer and response distribution, then step through your own explanation slides — rich teaching content visible only to you for classroom display. A live leaderboard keeps the room competitive. Sessions are saved automatically for review later. POLL MODE (Premium) Gather anonymous live responses without scoring or correct answers. Ideal for gauging understanding before a lecture, collecting opinions, or running formative assessments without performance pressure. Full response distribution is saved to your Past Sessions. GAME GRID MODE (Premium) A team-based Jeopardy-style board game built for the classroom. Teams select questions from a grid by dollar value, buzz in to answer, and compete for the top score. Configurable board sizes (2×2 to 6×6), custom team names, and a simultaneous broadcast to every device make it the most engaging review session in your rotation. NO INTERNET. NO ACCOUNTS. NO SETUP. LocalPoller uses Apple's Multipeer Connectivity framework — the same technology behind AirDrop. Participants join with a QR code scan or a 4-digit session code. Nothing is sent to a server. No student data ever leaves the room. SHARE QUESTION SETS (Premium) Export any question set as a .lppdata file and share it via AirDrop to colleagues instantly. Receive sets the same way — a preview shows exactly what will be added before anything is imported. SELF TEST (Premium) Participants who join a quiz session automatically save the question set to their device for private self-study later. Questions are shuffled on every attempt. No connection required. EXTERNAL DISPLAY SUPPORT Connect an HDMI adapter or AirPlay display and a clean audience view appears automatically — showing the current question, timer, and answer reveal on a projector or conference room screen. MAC SUPPORT The full presenter experience runs natively on Mac via Mac Catalyst. Use keyboard shortcuts (← → Space) to navigate and reveal answers. Export session results as a CSV spreadsheet directly to Numbers or Excel. IMPORT QUESTIONS FROM A FILE Paste questions from Word, Pages, or plain text. The built-in parser recognises standard multiple-choice format instantly. Explanation slides with rich text and images can be authored directly in the app. FREE TIER Quiz mode — up to 3 sessions per 24 hours. No account required. PREMIUM — $4.99/MONTH Unlock unlimited quiz sessions, Poll Mode, Game Grid, AirDrop sharing, and Self Test. Cancel anytime in Settings → Subscriptions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/