# Forest Tree Identifier vs Sporting Collective

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sporting Collective at 100% against Forest Tree Identifier's 23%. Sporting Collective also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Forest Tree Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (818 vs 56). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Tree Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sporting Collective sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sporting Collective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Tree Identifier has 818 ratings behind it against 56, 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 100% of Sporting Collective's.

Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, Sporting Collective monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Tree Identifier | Sporting Collective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (818 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-tree-identifier/id1293993638/reviews) | **[5.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporting-collective/id6743857720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **818** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ersin KAYALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883707743) | [Sporting Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804937043) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Tree Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-tree-identifier/id1293993638)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Information under images not fully visible

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sporting Collective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporting-collective/id6743857720)

This app offers on-demand training and instructional videos to improve sporting clays and wingshooting skills. It provides tools for faster improvement and sharper shooting, accessible anytime and anywhere. It's designed as a path to mastery in the sport.

**Highlights:** On-demand training, Precision how-to videos, Skill improvement tools, Anytime, anywhere access, Mastery path

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest Tree Identifier free?

Forest Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sporting Collective free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forest Tree Identifier or Sporting Collective?

Sporting Collective is rated higher. Forest Tree Identifier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 818 ratings, while Sporting Collective averages 5.0 from 56 ratings.

### Do Forest Tree Identifier or Sporting Collective have ads?

Forest Tree Identifier shows ads; Sporting Collective does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forest Tree Identifier or Sporting Collective?

Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, and Sporting Collective monthly. Most recently, Forest Tree Identifier was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sporting Collective on October 12, 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.*