Comparison

Forest Tree Identifier vs Tree Identification

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

Tree Identification

Instantly identify trees with AI by snapping a photo. Track your discoveries, learn about species, and monitor tree health. Features include a field journal, seasonal reminders, and a discovery map.

Highlights
  • Instant AI tree identification
  • Detailed species profiles
  • Personalized field journal
  • Tree health and disease detection
  • Seasonal care reminders
  • Interactive discovery map
Features
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TreeID is your intelligent plant-identification companion, designed to recognize trees instantly, track your discoveries, and help you learn more about nature. Instant Tree Identification Snap or upload a photo to identify any tree in seconds. TreeID’s AI analyzes leaves, bark, fruit, and shape to deliver accurate species results, including scientific names, native regions, and care information. Explore and Learn Access detailed species profiles with growth facts, environmental benefits, and fun trivia. Discover which trees are native to your area or best suited for your garden. Field Journal Save every tree you identify to your personal collection. Add notes, photos, and location data to build your own interactive nature log. Tree Health Check Run visual scans to detect signs of disease, pests, or dehydration. Get practical advice to help maintain healthy trees and prevent common issues. Seasonal Reminders Set reminders for watering, pruning, or observation schedules. Perfect for gardeners and explorers who want to track changes through the seasons. Discovery Map View your identification history on a live map to see where you’ve explored and revisit your favorite nature spots. Subscription service is required to use the full suite of services in the app. Payment model for TreeID Subscription TreeID Weekly: $4.99 per week Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Subscriptions may be managed by you, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://precisionapps.github.io/app-support-ghpages/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://precisionapps.github.io/app-support-ghpages/privacy.html Important Note TreeID uses image recognition technology to help identify plants but is not a substitute for expert botanical advice. Always verify important identifications with local experts if needed.

Screenshots

Forest Tree Identifier4 screens
Tree Identification3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Forest Tree Identifier at 4.1 against Tree Identification's 2.0. Forest Tree Identifier also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Tree Identification's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Tree Identification sells 2 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

Forest Tree Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Tree Identifier has 810 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Tree Identification's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, Tree Identification every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Forest Tree Identifier versus Tree Identification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest Tree IdentifierTree Identification
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (810 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsin KAYALIKaan Yildiz

Customer experience

Forest Tree Identifier

All ratings810 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative67.5%

Tree Identification

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Tree Identification

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

Tree Identification

Subscriptions1
  • TreeID Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • TreeID Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Forest Tree Identifier free?
Forest Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tree Identification free?
Tree Identification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forest Tree Identifier or Tree Identification?
Forest Tree Identifier is rated higher. Forest Tree Identifier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while Tree Identification averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Forest Tree Identifier or Tree Identification have ads?
Forest Tree Identifier shows ads; Tree Identification does not.
Which is updated more often, Forest Tree Identifier or Tree Identification?
Forest Tree Identifier ships an update every 6 days, and Tree Identification every 6 weeks. Most recently, Forest Tree Identifier was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tree Identification on September 5, 2026.

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