# ID vs Botanica

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ID at 82% against Botanica's 65%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ID sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Botanica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ID ships an update every 3 months, Botanica every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ID | Botanica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INITREE Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309493226) | [MEMOgreen-media UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578098678) |

## What reviewers say

### ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-logics/id1309493227)

Easily identify species with this intelligent app. It asks targeted questions based on observable characteristics to help you determine plants and animals. Discover nature's diversity offline, with helpful guides and the ability to log your findings.

**Highlights:** Intelligent questioning for easy identification, Offline functionality, Supports multiple species groups, Interactive and error-tolerant, Visual and textual verification aids, Log sightings with GPS and photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bäume und Sträucher | $2.99 | one-time |


### Botanica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanica/id1578098676)

This app helps users learn about 382 different plants, including their common and botanical names, uses, and bloom colors. Test your knowledge with over 3000 questions and create custom learning levels to prepare for exams.

**Highlights:** Learn about 382 plant species, Detailed plant information (names, uses, colors), Over 3000 quiz questions, Category-specific exam questions, Create custom learning levels, Study plant characteristics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version monatlich | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro Version jährlich | $33.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ID free?

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

### Is Botanica free?

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

### Do ID or Botanica have ads?

Neither ID nor Botanica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ID or Botanica?

ID ships an update every 3 months, and Botanica every 2 months. Most recently, ID was updated on October 13, 2026 and Botanica 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.*