Comparison

Forest Tree Identifier vs Plant Identification-Plantaria

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

Head to head
About

Forest Tree Identifier

Instantly identify trees using their leaves, flowers, bark, or buds with advanced AI. Explore a comprehensive tree list, compare species, and learn detailed information about each tree. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, students, and families exploring the outdoors.

Highlights
  • Identify trees from leaves, flowers, bark, buds, and twigs
  • Use photos or clear images for identification
  • Filter trees by leaf morphology
  • Compare and learn about trees from a comprehensive list
  • Access detailed tree history and location information
  • Choose Christmas trees with filters
Features
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Identify trees from photos — unlimited & free. You can also identify trees by their leaves, flowers, bark, buds, and twigs, and learn more about them. Filter trees by leaf morphology, regions, or filter flowers by number of petals, color. Database with 160+ countries to discover native trees and flowers. Our tree and flower list lets you view all trees at once, compare them, and learn more about each one. We hope that Forest Tree Identifier helps both kids and adults identify trees, flowers and fruits while walking in parks or forests around the world and enjoy learning through tree and flower trivia. We also hope that Tree Identification helps students understand the distinguishing features of trees and how their characteristics vary across regions and climates. With our Favorites, Collections, and Expedition pages, it’s easy to explore a tree’s history, locations, and much more. Let’s make Forest Tree Identifier better together. Terms of Use: We use Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plant Identification-Plantaria

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees by taking a photo. Access detailed information and track your discoveries with a vast database and intuitive interface. Become a plant expert with this AI-powered guide.

Highlights
  • AI-powered plant identification
  • 10,000+ plant database
  • 95% identification accuracy
  • Identify from photos or camera
  • Detailed plant descriptions
  • Search history
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Plantaria makes identifying plants easier than ever! Discover flowers and nature in a brand new way! Have you ever wished to know more about plants around you without having to spend hours reading catalogs and Wikipedia? How about obtaining a know-it-all assistant who is always there to give you the information you need? That's exactly what Plantaria is for! Discover a unique world of plants and become a plant recognition expert by using an easy and intuitive step-by-step process. All it takes is focusing your phone camera on a flower, bush or tree and snapping a picture. The plant identifier app will identify the plant and provide you with detailed info about it. Advanced features of Plantaria: - 10 000+ plants database with 95% identification accuracy guaranteed - Plant identification from both saved photos and freshly snapped pictures - Detailed description for every plant - Search history to ensure that each plant search is stored in the app - Beautiful and intuitive interface Plantaria is a unique mix of the latest technology and nature admiration. It will fill all your knowledge gaps in gardening and make every trip more fun and unforgettable as you will keep a record of all the exotic and unknown plants you come across. Give it a try and start your plant identification journey today. Becoming a plant expert is as easy as the app download! ============================================================================ *Subscription Information: 1 Week Subscription (3 days FREE TRIAL) Lifetime Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Additional Subscription Information: – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase https://plantaria.app/license-agreement/ https://plantaria.app/terms-of-use/ https://plantaria.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Forest Tree Identifier4 screens
Plant Identification-Plantaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plant Identification-Plantaria at 4.5 against Forest Tree Identifier's 4.1. Plant Identification-Plantaria also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 825) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Forest Tree Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Forest Tree Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Plant Identification-Plantaria sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plant Identification-Plantaria holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification-Plantaria has 13K ratings behind it against 825, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Forest Tree Identifier's written reviews are positive against 32% of Plant Identification-Plantaria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, Plant Identification-Plantaria fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Forest Tree Identifier versus Plant Identification-Plantaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest Tree IdentifierPlant Identification-Plantaria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (825 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews32.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82513K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#102 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB601 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsin KAYALIGrotem Limited

Customer experience

Forest Tree Identifier

All ratings818 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative67.5%

Plant Identification-Plantaria

All ratings12,800 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews916 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative65.8%

User reviews

Forest Tree Identifier

From 825 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for learning about nature
  • 🚀 Quick identification of trees
  • 💡 Helpful for identifying fallen trees

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or incorrect tree identification
  • 👎 Not user-friendly, difficult to navigate
  • 🚫 Lacks features for identifying trees without leaves
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription for full functionality

Plant Identification-Plantaria

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate plant identification
  • 👍 Helpful care tips and advice
  • 🌱 Useful for plant enthusiasts
  • 📚 Comprehensive plant library
  • 🔍 Efficient plant diagnosis

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate plant identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤖 Limited customer support
  • 📷 Issues with photo quality requirements
  • 🔒 Unclear subscription cancellation process

Bugs and requests

Forest Tree Identifier

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on launch
  • Information under images not fully visible

Requested features

4 requests
  • Regional filtering for tree species
  • Ability to identify trees from photos
  • More comprehensive coverage of North American trees
  • Inclusion of bark and winter identification features

Plant Identification-Plantaria

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to use app without subscribing
  • Unexpected subscription charges
  • Inconsistent plant identification results

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Ability to add multiple plants of the same type
  • More detailed troubleshooting for plant problems

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forest Tree Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
14 purchases

Plant Identification-Plantaria

Subscriptions12
  • Plantyx Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Plantyx Premium$19.991 Year
  • Plantyx Premium$29.991 Year
  • Plantyx Premium$35.991 Year
  • Plantyx Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Forest Tree Identifier free?
Forest Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plant Identification-Plantaria free?
Plant Identification-Plantaria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forest Tree Identifier or Plant Identification-Plantaria?
Plant Identification-Plantaria is rated higher. Forest Tree Identifier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while Plant Identification-Plantaria averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Forest Tree Identifier or Plant Identification-Plantaria have ads?
Both Forest Tree Identifier and Plant Identification-Plantaria show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forest Tree Identifier or Plant Identification-Plantaria?
Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, and Plant Identification-Plantaria fortnightly. Most recently, Forest Tree Identifier was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plant Identification-Plantaria on October 31, 2026.

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