Comparison

iFOVEA Pro vs Protos Control

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

Head to head
About

iFOVEA Pro

This app automates the counting, measurement, and inventory of logs in a woodpile using photos. It quickly determines the volume of woodpiles and individual logs without needing an internet connection. Optional online synchronization allows for PC management and various export formats.

Highlights
  • Automated log counting and measurement
  • Volume determination from photos
  • Offline calculation capability
  • Manual wood recording options
  • Data export in multiple formats (PDF, XML, CSV)
  • Online platform for data management
  • GPS data collection
Features
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Folgender Kurzfilm zeigt iFOVEA im Einsatz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c4alx5hFA0 Mit der mehrfach ausgezeichneten iFOVEA-App können innerhalb von 5 Minuten 5.000 Stämme im Holzpolter automatisch gezählt, vermessen und inventarisiert werden. Es ist keine weitere Software mehr zur Holzaufnahme erforderlich. iFOVEA bietet weltweit die schnellste und innovativste Methode, um das Volumen von Holzpoltern und dessen einzelnen Stämmen per Foto zu bestimmen. Darüber hinaus bietet die iFOVEA-App weitere Möglichkeiten zur händischen Holzaufnahme z.B. von Langholz. Die iFOVEA-App benötigt für die Berechnung keine Internetverbindung. Erhobene Daten: Festmeter, Raummeter (Brutto und Netto), Durchmesser, Stärkeklassenverteilung, GPS-Daten, Vermesser (Forstamt, Revier, Abteilung, Unterabteilung, u.a), Lose, Schläge, Baumarten, Güten Forst Management System (FMS) Falls gewünscht können die aufgenommen Holzpolter mit der Online-Plattform FMS synchronisiert und dort übersichtlich am PC verwaltet werden. Schnittstellen / Exporte iFOVEA und das FMS ermöglichen Exporte als PDF-Polterblatt, XML, CSV, ELDAT-XML und weiteren Formaten. GIS Das FMS ermöglicht die automatische Erstellung von Holz-Abfuhrkarten. Weitere Informationen Detaillierte Informationen erhalten Sie unter http://www.fovea.eu/produkte.html Geräte-Anforderungen Minimum: iPhone 5, iPad Air oder iPad mini 2 Optimum: iPhone XS oder XS Max

About

Protos Control

Manage your Protos COM device with this app. Update firmware, view device information, and customize settings. Activate expert mode for advanced features like Push-To-Talk and button configuration.

Highlights
  • Device information retrieval
  • Firmware updates
  • Expert mode activation
  • Button configuration
  • Emergency number setup
  • Push-To-Talk activation
Features
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The Protos Control App puts you in control to use the BTCOM from here you can update and get device information. To use the BTCOM to its full extent you can activate the free expert mode, here you can pick from additional devices such as radios or a second mobile phones. Furthermore change button configurations, add emergency numbers, activate „Push-To-Talk“, get device information like battery or intercom network state, or just change the device name for a better overview.

Screenshots

iFOVEA Pro4 screens
Protos Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFOVEA Pro at 75% against Protos Control's 0%. iFOVEA Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Protos Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. iFOVEA Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Protos Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFOVEA Pro ships an update monthly, Protos Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
iFOVEA Pro versus Protos Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFOVEA ProProtos Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalos DE GmbHPfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbH

Customer experience

iFOVEA Pro

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Protos Control

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iFOVEA Pro

One-time3
  • 150 Wood Units$22.99
  • 1500 Wood Units$229.99
  • 2500 Wood Units$349.99
None

Protos Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFOVEA Pro free?
iFOVEA Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protos Control free?
Protos Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFOVEA Pro or Protos Control have ads?
Neither iFOVEA Pro nor Protos Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFOVEA Pro or Protos Control?
iFOVEA Pro ships an update monthly, and Protos Control every 4 months. Most recently, iFOVEA Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Protos Control on September 6, 2026.

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