Comparison

TheTreeApp SA vs Marine Fish Guide

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

Head to head
About

TheTreeApp SA

Identify over 1200 South African trees using detailed descriptions, artwork, and photographs. Search by scientific or common name in 11 languages, or use interactive location and random search functions. An evaluation version is available, with a yearly subscription unlocking the full database and two versions of the app.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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) ***

About

Marine Fish Guide

This guide helps South African marine anglers identify fish species. It provides detailed information, regulations, and tools like a length/weight calculator for 249 common catches.

Highlights
  • 249 species profiles
  • Hi-res zoomable images
  • Length/weight calculator
  • Species comparison tool
  • Fish ID (Smart Search)
  • Personal sighting list
  • Species lists in multiple languages
Features
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A Fish App for South African Marine Anglers What fish is that? How big does it get? How old does it grow? What is the size limit? If you are a keen angler or spearfisher with an interest in the sea fishes of southern Africa, then this app is for you! This easy-to-use app covers 249 commonly caught marine fish species. It features multiple hi-res images, detailed information on each species, distribution maps, current fishing regulations, a species-specific length/weight calculator and lots more! FEATURES • Hi-res zoomable images and detailed text descriptions for the 249 species. • Length/Weight calculator that can be used by anglers who release their fish but want to know what its weight was. Simply measure the fish before releasing and enter this measurement for the approximate weight. • “Compare” allows you to compare two species on the same screen. • Species lists in English, Afrikaans or Scientific names. • A Fish ID (Smart Search) that allows you to easily find a species by selecting attributes eg. Skin Type, Mouth Type, Tail Shape etc. • A personal list that stores your sightings saved to the device that can then be exported through email. We keep the App updated with the latest information on each species. Please contact us if you find any mistakes or information that requires updating. *Uninstalling the program will result in the loss of your list, it is recommended that you keep your own master list separate from the program.

Screenshots

TheTreeApp SA4 screens
Marine Fish Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TheTreeApp SA at Free against Marine Fish Guide's $9.99. TheTreeApp SA also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Marine Fish Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TheTreeApp SA is free to download; Marine Fish Guide costs $9.99 up front. TheTreeApp SA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Marine Fish Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheTreeApp SA ships an update every 2 months, Marine Fish Guide every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TheTreeApp SA versus Marine Fish Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheTreeApp SAMarine Fish Guide
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHigh Branching ccmydigitalearth.com

Customer experience

TheTreeApp SA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Marine Fish Guide

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TheTreeApp SA

Subscriptions5
  • TheTreeAppAddOn$6.991 Year
  • TreeProBotAddOn$6.991 Year
  • TheTreePro SA$8.991 Year
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  • TheTreeApp$9.991 Year
  • TreeProBot$9.991 Year
None

Marine Fish Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheTreeApp SA free?
TheTreeApp SA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marine Fish Guide free?
Marine Fish Guide costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TheTreeApp SA or Marine Fish Guide have ads?
Neither TheTreeApp SA nor Marine Fish Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheTreeApp SA or Marine Fish Guide?
TheTreeApp SA ships an update every 2 months, and Marine Fish Guide every 10 months. Most recently, TheTreeApp SA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Marine Fish Guide on October 15, 2026.

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