# TheTreeApp SA: Tree Identifier — Indigenous Tree Identification

> South African indigenous and invasive tree identification app with detailed descriptions and search functions. (iPhone/iPad app by High Branching cc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetreeapp-sa-tree-identifier/id1235289410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [High Branching cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235289409)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.4 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetreeapp-sa-tree-identifier/id1235289410/reviews.md

## What is TheTreeApp SA?

Identify and discover over 1200 indigenous and selected invasive trees of South Africa.

The app provides full species descriptions as well as uses and gardening information. Tree details are described in artworks, over 6000 photographs, maps, and texts.

Searching for a species can be done by scientific or common name, using any of the 11 South African languages.

Once loaded using Wi-Fi, no internet is needed; but satellite coverage improves the map and Location search experience.

Interactive Location options based on unique, highly detailed species distribution maps, rapidly reduce the number of tree species to the actual number that can grow there naturally.

Using the powerful, rapid, and highly intuitive random Tree Search function; the characteristics of your tree are matched to those on the app. Select the relevant tick-boxes and watch as the number of species’ choices in the Tree List reduces!

If you are a new user, you can download and test the free Evaluation version of TheTreeApp SA, covering a limited number of trees (155). To load all 1 399 trees, you must buy a yearly subscription of R179,99 by pressing the Buy Full Subscription Version button on the Home Screen in the app and following the steps.

TheTreeApp SA has an inbuilt education system; based on clicking InfoHotSpots, for explanations about any detail that is not clear. 

In Settings on the home screen, you can select your use of primary and secondary languages from Scientific, English, or Afrikaans. 

In addition, the Sightings function allows you to add and list the names of your own personal tree discoveries. You can also type in notes and record GPS locations.

The Second Edition is a two-in-one app that contains both the Original version (simple English terms) and the Botanical version (classical Botanical terms). Therefore, you only pay for one subscription per year but you receive both versions of the app. Users can switch between versions on the app home screen. The language differences apply to the search, text, and captions. Both versions include all South African trees, and all species’ artwork, photographs, and maps.

*** MTN App of the Year Winner 2017 – Agriculture (Conservation) ***

## Key features

- Identify over 1200 South African trees
- Detailed species descriptions
- Artwork and over 6000 photographs
- Search by scientific/common name
- Search in 11 South African languages
- Interactive location-based search
- Random Tree Search function
- Offline functionality after initial download

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheTreeApp | $9.99 | per year |
| TreeProBot | $9.99 | per year |
| TheTreeAppAddOn | $6.99 | per year |
| TreeProBotAddOn | $6.99 | per year |
| TheTreePro SA | $8.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetreeapp-sa-tree-identifier/id1235289410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Boscia Albitrunca

*2026-07-21*

Me and my ex girlfriend used this app for our field guide course. Very helpful!!

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-08-15*

App crashes 100% of the time after subscribing

### 2/5 — The tree list bombs out

*2024-06-23*

When you use your current location and choose The Tree List, the app closes. This feature I bought the app for. It would be a great app if that feature worked

### 3/5 — The tree app

*2024-01-02*

Seems very comprehensive however it focuses exclusively on South Africa and has no info on neighboring countries such as Namibia where I live or the other which is a pity!

### 1/5 — Does not Open anymore

*2023-12-31, version 11*

Used to love this app but I can no longer use it.
I just does not open anymore.

### 1/5 — App won’t open

*2023-10-03, version 11*

I have had the app for some time now and after the latest update it will not open… disappointing…

### 1/5 — Doesn’t open

*2023-10-02, version 11*

App doesn’t open after upgrade

### 4/5 — Good app

*2023-05-18, version 7.9*

This app has been very useful to me. I am very grateful to the developers for creating it. Occasionally at certain species there are not photos or illustrations of all the aspects of a tree. Occasionally I would have liked more of the invasive aliens in a natural area like a national park to be included. Also I am not sure why all national parks are not on the app (presumably the developers have not themselves done a list for some parks). Perhaps the developers could ask for volunteers amongst the users to start them off with lists of trees in certain parks. Also, there is a tree list for at least one of the parks I am thinking of on inaturalist. Those are just minor details though. Thanks again!

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2023-01-09, version 7.7*

I was so eager to try out this app but it was very disappointing. The layout and info are good but it was not helpful to me at all in helping to identify trees. The search function results were way off the mark.

### 3/5 — It’s good to have but why not show the full tree and not just the leaf

*2022-11-12, version 7.6*

As someone getting into trees and plants this is helpful to hand and the information write up is good but if they had just added a picture of a mature tree it would have been superb app as you could actually see what the tree looks like . Happy to subscribe for the year to play with this app but would be so good if they just added a full picture of the tree

## Frequently asked questions about TheTreeApp SA

### What is the short name for TheTreeApp SA: Tree Identifier?

The short common name for TheTreeApp SA: Tree Identifier is TheTreeApp.

### How does TheTreeApp identify trees?

TheTreeApp uses detailed species descriptions, over 6000 photographs, artwork, interactive location maps, and a random search function based on tree characteristics to help users identify trees.

### Can I use TheTreeApp offline?

Yes, once loaded using Wi-Fi, TheTreeApp does not require an internet connection for identification. However, an internet connection improves map and location search experiences.

### What languages does TheTreeApp support for searching?

TheTreeApp supports searching by scientific or common name in 11 South African languages, as well as English and Afrikaans for primary and secondary language selection.

### How much does TheTreeApp cost?

TheTreeApp offers a free evaluation version with 155 trees. A yearly subscription of R179,99 unlocks all 1,399 trees and includes both the Original and Botanical versions.

### Does TheTreeApp have ads?

No, TheTreeApp does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for TheTreeApp?

TheTreeApp has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families.

### How often is TheTreeApp updated?

The latest version of TheTreeApp is 16, and it was last updated on July 28, 2025. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 16.1 — 2026-04-15

Fixed restoring of subscription failing to return license

### 16 — 2025-07-28

Fixed in-app errors and improved the location icons.

### 15 — 2025-06-15

Fixed sightings syncing issue, fixed iPad performance issues, fixed issues with location, added over 1000 new photos, updated species information including scientific names.

### 14 — 2024-10-01

New improved distribution map colours, fixed in-app errors, uploaded new photos, edited species information.

### 13 — 2024-05-23

New icons have been added.
Major update of the image captions.

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