# Forest Tree Identifier — Identify Trees by Photo & Leaf

> AI-powered tree identification from leaves, flowers, bark, and more. (iPhone/iPad app by Ersin KAYALI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-tree-identifier/id1293993638 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ersin KAYALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883707743)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 757 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-tree-identifier/id1293993638/reviews.md

## What is Forest Tree Identifier?

Identify trees from photos — unlimited & free. You can also identify trees by their leaves, flowers, bark, buds, and twigs, and learn more about them. Filter trees by leaf morphology, regions, or filter flowers by number of petals, color. Database with 160+ countries to discover native trees and flowers.

Our tree and flower list lets you view all trees at once, compare them, and learn more about each one.

We hope that Forest Tree Identifier helps both kids and adults identify trees, flowers and fruits while walking in parks or forests around the world and enjoy learning through tree and flower trivia.

We also hope that Tree Identification helps students understand the distinguishing features of trees and how their characteristics vary across regions and climates.

With our Favorites, Collections, and Expedition pages, it’s easy to explore a tree’s history, locations, and much more.

Let’s make Forest Tree Identifier better together.

Terms of Use: We use Apple’s Standard EULA:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Identify trees from leaves, flowers, bark, buds, and twigs
- Use photos or clear images for identification
- Filter trees by leaf morphology
- Compare and learn about trees from a comprehensive list
- Access detailed tree history and location information
- Choose Christmas trees with filters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of Forest Tree Identifier?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good app for learning about nature
- 🚀 Quick identification of trees
- 💡 Helpful for identifying fallen trees

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or incorrect tree identification
- 👎 Not user-friendly, difficult to navigate
- 🚫 Lacks features for identifying trees without leaves
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Information under images not fully visible

**Most requested features**

- Regional filtering for tree species
- Ability to identify trees from photos
- More comprehensive coverage of North American trees
- Inclusion of bark and winter identification features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-tree-identifier/id1293993638/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t identify trees

*2026-07-30, version 10.2.5*

Took pictures of a hack berry and it pulled up results for a monstera

### 1/5 — Leaf it alone

*2026-06-29, version 10.2.1*

This app doesn’t work.  You take a picture of a tree and the press “start Identification” and app goes off to some unrelated leaf.

### 1/5 — The Duke

*2026-05-07, version 9.9.8*

The app has not identified any tree correctly

### 1/5 — What the Heck?

*2026-03-24, version 9.7.4*

More than half the right side is all about secondary languages.  It was on Chinese, could not get it off the screen. Then it showed German.  I can’t find local PNW trees at all, and there are no instructions. I’ve toyed with this for 30 minutes before heading out and I don’t see the apps utility. There must be a tutorial somewhere, right? Where is it? I really want to use this app.

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-08-16, version 9.4.4*

Cool app to learn about natures trees

### 1/5 — Does not identify tree leaves well

*2025-07-23, version 9.4.3*

I got this downloaded to identify some oak tree leaves. It told me they were maple. This app has about 1 million pages. You have to skip before you can do anything. And then most of the office just go back to the App Store for a paid app.

If you want to read all the info in this app about identifying leaves yourself, go ahead. For me it’s a complete waste of time to download. I’ve already deleted it.

### 1/5 — Very scientific

*2024-09-30, version 8.2.1*

ID is OK if you are standing by the tree. Not so good if you’re trying to ID from a photo.

### 1/5 — Lack of instructions

*2024-06-16, version 8.1.0*

Wants you to install scanner for $40 for 3 months. No thank you. Should identify from photos.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2024-06-08, version 8.0.8*

This app could be great. Instead it’s clunky, provides inconsistent info and pictures, and often plagiarizes Wikipedia. The search function doesn’t always work. The filter function is simplistic; the structure allows for either 1 attribute or all attributes per characteristic, e.g. brown bark or all bark colors (bark color and texture vary considerably within a species, depending on specimen age).

### 2/5 — Not easy

*2024-05-23, version 8.0.5*

Not able to take pics to help with identification nor able to type in what little info I knew about the name of tree. Only identifying by pics they have stock. Definitely not like plant identifier apps

## Frequently asked questions about Forest Tree Identifier

### What can this app identify?

This app can identify trees using various parts such as leaves, flowers, barks, buds, and twigs. You can use clear images from nature or your own photos for identification.

### How does the tree identification work?

The app utilizes advanced AI to identify trees. You can either upload a photo of a tree part or use the app's filtering system based on leaf morphology to find matching species.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by ads, and may offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for kids and adults who want to identify trees while outdoors, students learning about botany, and anyone curious about the trees around them. It can also help in selecting Christmas trees.

### What kind of information can I find about trees?

Beyond identification, the app provides a comprehensive tree list for comparison and learning. You can access detailed information including history, locations, and specific tree properties.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.2.5 — 2026-07-25

Smarter Garden Design: We’ve made it much easier to select and place plants and containers—especially when working along garden borders and edges!
General bug fixes.

### 10.2.4 — 2026-07-10

Improved main image selection for favorites using tree reference images or your own uploaded photos.
General bug fixes.

### 10.2.3 — 2026-07-02

Added a 3D view for your garden designs. It's now possible to explore your real gardens and tree collections in a virtual world.
General bug fixes.

### 10.2.2 — 2026-06-29

You can now choose any reference image or your own photos for your favorites and garden design.
Use your own photos to visually track the growth of your trees and flowers over time.
General bug fixes.

### 10.2.1 — 2026-06-26

Improved scientific tree identification by refining how the next identification level is selected.
General bug fixes.

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