Comparison

Forest Tree Identifier vs Fieldbook

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

Fieldbook

Instantly identify plants, mushrooms, birds, insects, rocks, and more with AI. Log your discoveries in a personal nature journal, track them on an interactive map, and earn badges for your explorations. This app offers a comprehensive nature companion for the curious.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identification of plants, animals, and rocks
  • Personal nature journaling with notes and voice memos
  • Interactive discovery map of your finds
  • Gamified challenges and achievement badges
  • Organized custom collections of discoveries
  • Offline functionality for logging finds
Features
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Snap a photo and instantly know what you found. Fieldbook identifies plants, mushrooms, birds, insects, rocks, and more with fast, accurate AI recognition. Fieldbook is the all-in-one nature identification and journaling app for hikers, foragers, gardeners, and anyone curious about the natural world. Unlike basic plant identifier apps, Fieldbook combines accurate identification with a personal nature journal, interactive discovery map, and gamified learning, all in one beautifully designed app. IDENTIFY ANYTHING IN NATURE Take a photo to instantly identify plants, trees, wildflowers, mushrooms, insects, birds, animals, rocks, and minerals. Get detailed information including common and scientific names, edibility, medicinal uses, and safety warnings. Works like a personal field guide that fits in your pocket, perfect for summer hikes and trail exploration. YOUR PERSONAL NATURE JOURNAL Log every discovery with photos, detailed notes, GPS coordinates, and voice memos. Track your observations across seasons and locations. Build your own personal field guide over time, a living record of every plant, mushroom, bird, and insect you encounter on your hikes and nature walks. INTERACTIVE DISCOVERY MAP See all your nature finds plotted on a beautiful interactive map. Spot seasonal patterns, revisit favorite foraging locations, and watch your exploration grow. Every entry is GPS-tagged so you never forget where you found that perfect mushroom spot or wildflower meadow. EARN BADGES & COMPLETE CHALLENGES Stay motivated with themed challenges and achievement badges. Track your progress from beginner naturalist to expert explorer. Milestones celebrate your curiosity and keep you discovering new species every week. ORGANIZED COLLECTIONS Create custom collections by category, type, location, or season. Search and filter to find any past discovery instantly. Whether you organize by plant families, hiking trails, or foraging finds, your nature library stays perfectly organized. BEAUTIFUL NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN A clean, modern interface inspired by classic field journals. Light and dark mode included. Designed to feel like a real field notebook, with the power of accurate identification at your fingertips. WHY FIELDBOOK? Most plant identifier apps stop at identification. Fieldbook goes further: - Identify plants, mushrooms, birds, insects, AND rocks (not just plants) - Build a personal nature journal with voice memos and GPS - See your discoveries on an interactive map - Earn badges and complete nature challenges - Tiny app size, no bloat, just what you need - Works offline, save entries without internet Whether you are a weekend hiker, serious forager, curious gardener, birdwatcher, or nature educator, Fieldbook is the nature companion you have been looking for. Start free today. Your next discovery is just a walk away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Forest Tree Identifier4 screens
Fieldbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

Forest Tree Identifier and Fieldbook both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Fieldbook's written reviews are positive against 23% of Forest Tree Identifier's. Fieldbook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). Forest Tree Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (825 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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 Fieldbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Forest Tree Identifier against 4.0 for Fieldbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Tree Identifier has 825 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Forest Tree Identifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fieldbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, Fieldbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Forest Tree Identifier versus Fieldbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest Tree IdentifierFieldbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (825 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings825 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsin KAYALIATES YANKI OKSUZ

Customer experience

Forest Tree Identifier

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

Fieldbook

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Fieldbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forest Tree Identifier

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

Fieldbook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Forest Tree Identifier free?
Forest Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fieldbook free?
Fieldbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forest Tree Identifier or Fieldbook?
Forest Tree Identifier is rated higher. Forest Tree Identifier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while Fieldbook averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Forest Tree Identifier or Fieldbook have ads?
Forest Tree Identifier shows ads; Fieldbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Forest Tree Identifier or Fieldbook?
Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, and Fieldbook fortnightly. Most recently, Forest Tree Identifier was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fieldbook on October 30, 2026.

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