# TURT vs Animal Tracks Identifier

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TURT at none against Animal Tracks Identifier's 3. TURT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Animal Tracks Identifier's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animal Tracks Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TURT asks for nothing beyond the download.

TURT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Tracks Identifier has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TURT ships an update every 3 months, Animal Tracks Identifier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TURT | Animal Tracks Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215/reviews)** | [4.6 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-tracks-identifier/id6739099489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/518363367) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### TURT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turt/id1097625215)

Contribute to sea turtle research by logging your sightings and photographs. Help scientists identify individual turtles and track population rates worldwide. This app educates users about sea turtles and supports conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** Log turtle sightings and photographs, Contribute to scientific research, View global sighting map, Educate about sea turtles, Support conservation efforts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Animal Tracks Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-tracks-identifier/id6739099489)

Instantly identify animal tracks from photos using advanced AI. Learn about species, habitats, and track features, all organized in a personal timeline. Perfect for nature lovers and explorers.

**Highlights:** AI-powered track identification, Identify from photos or uploads, Species match with confidence scores, Detailed habitat information, Personal timeline of discoveries, Track shape, size, and pattern analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TURT free?

TURT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Tracks Identifier free?

Animal Tracks Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TURT or Animal Tracks Identifier?

TURT is rated higher. TURT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Animal Tracks Identifier averages 4.6 from 189 ratings.

### Do TURT or Animal Tracks Identifier have ads?

Neither TURT nor Animal Tracks Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TURT or Animal Tracks Identifier?

TURT ships an update every 3 months, and Animal Tracks Identifier weekly. Most recently, TURT was updated on October 15, 2026 and Animal Tracks Identifier on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*