Comparison

Asheville Tree Map vs BonsaiBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Asheville Tree Map

Features
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OpenTreeMap enables individuals, governments, neighborhood organizations, and other groups to collaborate in mapping and exploring the urban forest. Using the OpenTreeMap mobile app, community members can view tree maps created as part of the OpenTreeMap subscription system and then search for trees or add tree information to those maps. By working together, we can create a map of the urban forest and explore the many environmental and economic benefits provided by the trees in our communities.

About

BonsaiBuddy

Features
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Understand your bonsai with precision. BonsaiBuddy turns a simple scan into clear, actionable insightβ€”so you know exactly what your tree needs and when to act. Scan your bonsai to instantly analyze its health. Identify pests, diseases, and early warning signs. Get direct, step-by-step guidance to correct issues quickly. No guesswork. Just clarity. Make confident pruning and shaping decisions. See what to cut, what to keep, and how to guide your tree’s growth without setbacks. Keep your collection organized and improving. Track each tree, monitor progress over time, and stay consistent with care. Whether you’re caring for your first bonsai or refining a full collection, BonsaiBuddy gives you the insight to do it right. Know what your bonsai needs. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Asheville Tree Map4 screens
BonsaiBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asheville Tree Map at none against BonsaiBuddy's 4. Asheville Tree Map also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BonsaiBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Asheville Tree Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asheville Tree Map ships an update every 5 days, BonsaiBuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Asheville Tree Map versus BonsaiBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsheville Tree MapBonsaiBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick ConantDylan Clark

In-app purchases

None

Asheville Tree Map

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BonsaiBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • BonsaiBuddy Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • BonsaiBuddy Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • BonsaiBuddy Annual Pro2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Asheville Tree Map free?
Asheville Tree Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BonsaiBuddy free?
BonsaiBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Asheville Tree Map or BonsaiBuddy have ads?
Neither Asheville Tree Map nor BonsaiBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asheville Tree Map or BonsaiBuddy?
Asheville Tree Map ships an update every 5 days, and BonsaiBuddy weekly. Most recently, Asheville Tree Map was updated on October 26, 2026 and BonsaiBuddy on October 25, 2026.

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