# Bonsai Album Lite

> Bonsai and Penjing collection tracker with detailed logging and photo support. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Nicolle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-album-lite/id465021650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Nicolle](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115344)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2011-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-album-lite/id465021650/reviews.md

## What is Bonsai Album Lite?

** Note: This is the free Lite version of Bonsai Album. The Lite version is almost identical to the full version, but only allows you to store up to 3 bonsai, 3 pots, and 3 log entries with 3 photos each. It also includes database backup and export over WiFi (but not restore/import), allowing easy upgrade to the full version. The full version has no such limitations. ** 

Bonsai Album makes keeping track of your Bonsai or Penjing collection easy. Track development of your trees throughout their lives, on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch!

Whether you're new to Bonsai, a collector, or a dealer, Bonsai Album is the ideal tool for organizing your trees, pots, and notes.

Here's what you can do with Bonsai Album:

- Record details about your trees, including age, source, style, species, and dimensions.
- Select from over 200 species names (with common and botanical names), or add new species.
- Store pot details, along with photos.
- Track styling, fertilizing, and other events for every tree and pot in dated log entries.
- Create and edit log entry reminders linked to your calendar.
- Add up to 3 photos per tree, pot and log entry.
- Add text captions for each photo.
- Select photos to appear on the main thumbnail display for each tree or pot.
- Scroll through photos in a full-screen gallery view, or in thumbnail form.
- View your bonsai and pot collections in table form, or by image.
- View the log history for each tree or pot, sorted by date.
- Review statistics for your collection.
- Protect your data with a passcode lock.
- iOS4 multitasking and Retina graphics support.
- Database backup and export over WiFi to your computer's web browser.
- CSV format support to export your Bonsai Album database to desktop spreadsheet applications.
- Bonsai Report export feature. View your bonsai and pot collection on your computer’s web browser. Great for keeping track of your collection for inventory or insurance purposes.
- iPad support at no extra charge!

Please note that Bonsai Album does not come preloaded with any photos, nor does it include any bonsai care information and so forth. It only tracks information and displays photos you’ve added yourself.

Please visit http://BonsaiAlbum.com for more information about Bonsai Album, including contact details to ask questions, request features, or report any issues. Join the Facebook page to discuss Bonsai Album with other fans.

## Key features

- Record tree and pot details
- Log styling and care events
- Add photos with captions
- Create log entry reminders
- Database backup and export
- Passcode lock for data protection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonsai-album-lite/id465021650/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Veraltet

*2026-06-07*

Keine Updates seit 2023. Schade

### 4/5 — Funktionierte…

*2021-08-29*

Erst nicht, dann aber waren die Daten doch abrufbar. Nun teste ich weiter und erhöhe erstmal auf 4*

### 5/5 — Sehr gut gemacht.

*2021-05-11*

Ich bin mit der Lite Version sehr zufrieden und werde auf die Vollversion umsteigen.

### 4/5 — Great trial version, works well

*2021-02-08*

I was wondering if the full version includes a log where to keep notes. I’d like to keep notes of maintenance: date repoted, date fertilized, reshaped, etc.

### 3/5 — Needs to have iCloud syn

*2020-05-08*

Really need to be able to sync between devices easily so you can quickly update your trees as you go through them. I’ll stick with Apple notes until this improves

### 1/5 — Pouco armazenamento

*2018-05-17*

Só da para colocar 3 exemplares no app... 👎🏼

### 5/5 — A nice app.

*2017-07-21*

This app covers my essentials and seems very thorough.

### 4/5 — Good but limited

*2017-05-17*

This is a nice app, but is very limited. 3 trees just doesn't cut it with most people who want to use this app for what it's meant to be. The paid version is way too much money, but would be very helpful if it were more reasonably priced.

### 5/5 — Top

*2017-03-10*

Für Bonsailiebhaber ein absolutes Muss. Endlich habe ich einen Überblick über meine Sammlung, und weiß wann umgetopft und geschnitten werden muss.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2016-11-01*

This is a wonderful way to keep my Bonsai catalogued with detail and photos.  Whether you want to keep just a little data or a lot of data per tree and pot, the fields are there for you.  I especially love adding photos so I can go back and see (and show off!) the progress I have made with my trees.  And with AirDrop, I can easily transfer the database between my iPad and iPhone so they both are up to date.

I started with this Lite Version, then quickly purchased the full version so I could add more trees.  You can even transfer your database from the Lite Version to the full version without losing the data you have entered.

I love it when the developer gives an opportunity to try an app before purchasing it.  Wish more developers would.

## Frequently asked questions about Bonsai Album Lite

### What are the limitations of Bonsai Album Lite?

Bonsai Album Lite allows storage of up to 3 bonsai, 3 pots, and 3 log entries with 3 photos each. The full version has no such limitations.

### Can I upgrade from Bonsai Album Lite to the full version?

Yes, the Lite version includes database backup and export over WiFi, which facilitates an easy upgrade to the full version.

### Does Bonsai Album Lite include bonsai care information?

No, Bonsai Album Lite does not come preloaded with any photos or bonsai care information. It only tracks information and displays photos you add yourself.

### What devices is Bonsai Album Lite compatible with?

Bonsai Album Lite supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, offering iPad support at no extra charge.

### How is my data protected in Bonsai Album Lite?

Your data is protected with a passcode lock. The app also supports database backup and export over WiFi to your computer's web browser.

### Can I export my collection data from Bonsai Album Lite?

Yes, Bonsai Album Lite supports CSV format export to desktop spreadsheet applications and offers a Bonsai Report export feature for viewing your collection on a computer.

### How often is Bonsai Album Lite updated?

The latest version, 3.9, was released on May 18, 2023. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What do users like about Bonsai Album Lite?

Users appreciate the app's ability to easily track bonsai development, organize trees and pots, and the useful export features for inventory or insurance purposes. The app has a high rating of 4.7 stars from 41 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9 — 2023-05-18

Note: This update requires iOS 11 or higher!
- Improved iOS 16 support.
- Added support for new devices.
- Added sort bonsai by ID setting.
- Renamed AirDrop button on the Backup Database popup to Share.
- WiFi is no longer required to share the database on the Backup Database popup.
- Lowered photo caption text position.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.8 — 2020-12-30

Note: This update requires iOS 9 or higher!
- Improved iOS 14 support.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.7 — 2020-05-25

- Bug fixes.

### 3.6 — 2020-03-23

- Added support for Dark Mode.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.5 — 2019-12-29

- Improved iOS 13 support.
- Added support for new devices.
- Bug fixes.

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All apps by Andrew Nicolle: https://appshunter.io/developer/326115344

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