Anecdata.org vs iSeaTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anecdata.org
This platform empowers users to create, manage, and participate in citizen science projects. It facilitates data collection in the field, even offline, and supports project analysis and download.
- Project creation and management
- Datasheet design
- Participant invitation
- Offline data collection
- Data download and analysis
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Anecdata.org is a free online platform for managing all aspects of a citizen science project, from project creation, datasheet design, inviting participants, collecting data, to eventual download and analysis of data! The app makes it easy for you to create your own project or find a project to join, with excellent offline support for collecting data in the field.
iSeaTree
Identify trees using AI or manual input, calculate their environmental benefits, and share your findings on an interactive map. This free app is designed for users of all ages and skill levels across the USA and Canada.
- AI-powered tree identification
- Manual tree identification
- Tree benefits calculator (CO2, H2O, air quality)
- In-app map for sharing tree data
- Suitable for all ages and skill levels
- Supports USA and Canada
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Description: iSeaTree is a free and intuitive mobile application that helps you identify, record, and calculate tree benefits anywhere in the USA and Canada. Built for all ages and all skill levels, iSeaTree provides both an AI and manual interface for identifying various tree species. iSeaTree also includes a ‘Tree Benefits Calculator’ which helps users calculate the CO2/H2O/and air quality benefits of validated tree entries. Users can also share their tree data on an in-app map - so everyone can enjoy finding and discovering more about their local trees!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Anecdata.org at every 3 weeks against iSeaTree's every 2 months. iSeaTree's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Anecdata.org against 5.0 for iSeaTree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.
Anecdata.org ships an update every 3 weeks, iSeaTree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anecdata.org | iSeaTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MDI Biological Laboratory | DemocracyLab |
Customer experience
Anecdata.org
iSeaTree
In-app purchases
Anecdata.org
No in-app purchases
iSeaTree
No in-app purchases
