WCUTrees vs FieldLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WCUTrees
Discover and learn about trees on Western Carolina University's campus. Use the map to locate specific trees or explore those nearby. Access detailed information including common and scientific names, plus interesting facts about each species.
- Tree identification
- Campus map view
- Tree details (common/scientific name, facts)
- Explore on-campus or at home
- Learn about various tree types
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WCUTrees is your guide for learning and identifying any type of tree on Western Carolina University's campus! Explore and learn about many of the trees, on-campus, or at home. Use the map-view to see which trees you are close to, or to find one specifically. View details of each tree - learn their common name, scientific name, and a few facts about each!
FieldLog
Identify local birds and trees with this app. Share your discoveries with friends and explore the native species in your area. A simple tool for nature enthusiasts.
- Identify birds
- Identify trees
- Share sightings
- Discover native species
- Explore local nature
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Identify birds and trees. Share your sightings with friends. Discover what's native to your neighborhood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WCUTrees at 5.0 against FieldLog's 2.8. FieldLog's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
WCUTrees holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively.
WCUTrees ships an update every 12 months, FieldLog every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WCUTrees | FieldLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | chris ward | John Buonomo |
Customer experience
WCUTrees
FieldLog
In-app purchases
WCUTrees
No in-app purchases
FieldLog
No in-app purchases
