WCUTrees vs iSeaTree
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!
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: iSeaTree at every 2 months against WCUTrees's every 12 months. iSeaTree also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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 WCUTrees against 5.0 for iSeaTree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.
WCUTrees ships an update every 12 months, iSeaTree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WCUTrees | iSeaTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | chris ward | DemocracyLab |
Customer experience
WCUTrees
iSeaTree
In-app purchases
WCUTrees
No in-app purchases
iSeaTree
No in-app purchases
