# PlantSnap vs TreeID

The clearest difference is ads: TreeID at none against PlantSnap's shown. TreeID also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). PlantSnap's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 236) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlantSnap sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TreeID sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlantSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantSnap has 68K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PlantSnap's written reviews are positive against 33% of TreeID's.

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, TreeID every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlantSnap | TreeID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnap-plant-scanner/id1451054346/reviews)** | [4.4 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeid-tree-identifier/id6670146277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 236 |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlantSnap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234702271) | [Dionysus Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738854903) |

## What reviewers say

### PlantSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnap-plant-scanner/id1451054346)

Instantly identify over 600,000 plant species, including flowers, trees, and mushrooms, with just a photo. Get detailed care advice and connect with a global community of plant lovers to share discoveries and gardening tips.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification, Extensive plant database (600,000+ species), Gardening tips and care advice, Global plant lover community, Plant discovery map (SnapMap), Personalized plant library, Augmented reality zoom

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $43.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plus Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plus Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Snaps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for plant enthusiasts
- 👍 Accurate plant identification
- 👍 Useful community features
- 👍 Informative plant details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate plant identification
- 🔒 Requires sign-up/subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when declining identifications
- Expired password reset links
- Inconsistent plant identification results

**Requested features**

- Plant care instructions
- Offline plant database
- Voice-based plant identification
- Improved search/filtering


### TreeID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treeid-tree-identifier/id6670146277)

Identify trees instantly by taking a photo or uploading an image. Get common and scientific names, plus detailed facts about growth, habitat, and lifespan. Build a personal collection of identified trees.

**Highlights:** Instant tree identification via photo, Detailed tree information, Database of over 8,000 trees, Personal tree collection, AI-powered recognition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TreeID Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlantSnap free?

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

### Is TreeID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlantSnap or TreeID?

PlantSnap is rated higher. PlantSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while TreeID averages 4.4 from 236 ratings.

### Do PlantSnap or TreeID have ads?

PlantSnap shows ads; TreeID does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlantSnap or TreeID?

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, and TreeID every 10 days. Most recently, PlantSnap was updated on September 26, 2026 and TreeID on September 25, 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.*