# PictureThis vs TreeID

The clearest difference is rating: PictureThis at 4.8 against TreeID's 4.4. PictureThis also leads on ratings volume (1.1M vs 244) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). TreeID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PictureThis sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TreeID sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PictureThis holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PictureThis has 1.1M ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of PictureThis's written reviews are positive against 33% of TreeID's.

PictureThis ships an update weekly, TreeID every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureThis | TreeID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129/reviews)** | [4.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeid-tree-identifier/id6670146277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) | [Dionysus Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738854903) |

## What reviewers say

### PictureThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Education, #26 Top Free · Education, #133 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Instantly identify millions of plants with high accuracy and receive personalized care advice. Diagnose plant diseases, get watering reminders, and learn about toxic plants to keep your greenery healthy and your family safe.

**Highlights:** Plant identification, Disease diagnosis & cure, Care tips & reminders, Toxic plant warnings, Weed identification, Water tracker, Light exposure monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PictureThis Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PictureThis Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| PictureThis Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Accurate plant identification
- 🌱 Detailed plant care information
- 🔍 Helpful diagnosis of plant issues
- 📚 Extensive plant database
- 🌳 Ability to identify trees, shrubs, and flowers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Misleading subscription prompts
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📝 Inability to edit or update plant entries

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Inaccurate or incomplete plant information

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom plants to the database
- Reminders for pest treatment and other plant care
- Option to export plant data and photos
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- More detailed information on plant varieties


### TreeID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeid-tree-identifier/id6670146277)

Identify trees instantly by taking a photo or uploading an image. Get common and scientific names, plus detailed facts about growth, habitat, and lifespan. Build a personal collection of identified trees.

**Highlights:** Instant tree identification via photo, Detailed tree information, Database of over 8,000 trees, Personal tree collection, AI-powered recognition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TreeID Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PictureThis free?

PictureThis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TreeID free?

TreeID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PictureThis or TreeID?

PictureThis is rated higher. PictureThis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while TreeID averages 4.4 from 244 ratings.

### Do PictureThis or TreeID have ads?

Neither PictureThis nor TreeID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PictureThis or TreeID?

PictureThis ships an update weekly, and TreeID every 10 days. Most recently, PictureThis was updated on October 29, 2026 and TreeID on October 24, 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.*