Timber Tree Height Estimator vs Drone Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timber Tree Height Estimator
Estimate the height of trees and other objects using your device's GPS and camera. It calculates height based on your distance and the angle to the top of the object, also showing a potential fall zone on a map.
- Estimate tree height
- Estimate any object's height
- Map visualization of fall zone
- GPS positioning
- Angle measurement
- Adjustable location settings
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Ever wondered how tall a tree is? If that tree were to fall, or be cut down, what would it hit? With Timber tree height estimator you can now easily estimate the height a tree. After you measure the tree Timber will display the height and a red circle on a map to show you an estimated area of where the tree would fall. Timber doesn't only measure the height of trees. It will give you a good estimate of any object you want to measure. To use Timber you set the GPS position of the tree that you want to measure. Then walk away from the tree and use the app to measure the angle to the top of the tree. Timber will then calculate the height of the tree. You can also set, or adjust, the position of the tree and your current location on the map. This comes in useful if you have a poor GPS signal or if you can not get to the tree to set the position. Legal Disclaimer - To begin using this application, please read the disclaimer below, clicking on the acknowledgement in the app confirms that you have read, that you understand and that you agree with the terms of the legal disclaimer. This application and its contents are the property of Crop Applications, LLC. The reproduction, printing, distribution, utilization or the communication beyond personal use of this program without the express authorization of Crop Applications, LLC. is strictly prohibited. The information contained herein is used at your sole risk and responsibility. Crop Applications, LLC. does not make any representations or warranties of any kind, including as to the accuracy or reliability of any information contained herein, fitness for a particular purpose or the non-infringement of intellectual property rights. Crop Applications, LLC shall not be liable under any circumstances, expressly or implicitly, arising by law, contract, civil liability, tort, negligence or otherwise to any person for any error, omission or incompleteness of the information, or detrimental reliance on the information on this app. Under the same disclaimer, information contained herein is subject to change without notice to you. The information contained herein is an estimate and should not be used to precisely judge the height of a tree. Timber will only provide an estimated tree height. If an actual tree height is needed, contact a professional.
Drone Buddy
This app provides drone pilots with essential flight data, including weather radar, wind maps, and no-fly zone information. It helps users plan safe flights, discover new flying locations, and stay updated on drone news. An optional subscription offers advanced features.
- Weather radar and wind maps
- No-fly zone data
- Best flying window forecasts
- Crowd-sourced flying spot discovery
- Drone news updates
- Drone flying hub for jobs and business
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Don’t waste a trip. Check wind, weather, and airspace before you take off — then find nearby flying sites shared by other pilots. Trusted by over 1 million pilots. 4.7 stars from 8.4K App Store ratings. WHAT YOU GET • Go / no-go — a clear fly check for your pin from weather, TFRs, and U.S. Class B/C/D/E • Wind and weather — live wind, gusts, rain radar, and visibility so you know if it’s actually flyable • Best flying windows — the calmest daylight slots, scored for wind, rain, cloud, visibility, and daylight • No-fly reference maps — global airports, U.S. Class B/C/D/E, US / UK / Canada national parks, TFRs, stadium events, and FAA UAS restricted areas. Adjust airport circle range for your certification. These are planning tools, not official clearance, and not a LAANC filing. • Where to fly — crowd-sourced sites with photos and notes from other pilots • Flying Hub — save favorite spots; businesses can post jobs, inspections, surveys, and training • Drone news — regulations, gear, and industry updates DRONE BUDDY PRO Check any pin first: go / no-go on a searched site, hourly wind, calm flying windows for 10 days, and TFR alerts on the pin you care about. 3-day free trial on the annual plan, then the yearly price shown in-app. Cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. Also available as a 3-month plan or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Please cross-check local laws and airspace before every flight. Drone Buddy is not affiliated with the FAA and does not replace B4UFLY or an FAA-listed LAANC app. Maps and community sites can be incomplete — you are responsible for a legal, safe flight. Privacy: https://dronebuddy.io/privacy Terms: https://dronebuddy.io/terms Support: sayhi@dronebuddy.io Web: https://dronebuddy.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Drone Buddy at Free against Timber Tree Height Estimator's $1.99. Drone Buddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Timber Tree Height Estimator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15). On review sentiment, 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
Drone Buddy is free to download; Timber Tree Height Estimator costs $1.99 up front. Drone Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Timber Tree Height Estimator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Drone Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Buddy has 8.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Timber Tree Height Estimator's written reviews are positive against 55% of Drone Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Timber Tree Height Estimator ships an update every 6 months, Drone Buddy weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Timber Tree Height Estimator | Drone Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (8.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 54.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 8.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crop Applications, LLC. | Kirway LLC |
Customer experience
Timber Tree Height Estimator
Drone Buddy
Bugs and requests
Timber Tree Height Estimator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Drone Buddy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Map crashes after populating airports
- Profile settings not saving
- Inconsistent wind speed data
Requested features
4 requests- Color-coded wind speed indicators
- Ability to report and verify no-fly zones
- Integration with air traffic control
- Metric units support
In-app purchases
Timber Tree Height Estimator
No in-app purchases
Drone Buddy
- Upgrade to Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Drone Buddy Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Drone Buddy Pro 3 months$12.993 Months
- Unlock Drone Buddy Pro$17.996 Months
- Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Unlock Pro Access Lifetime$79.99
- Unlock Pro Lifetime$99.99
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