Comparison

Plant Identifier vs My Tree ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plant Identifier

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, fruits, and trees by taking a photo. Get detailed information, care reminders, and even diagnose plant diseases. Explore a vast, ever-growing plant database and track your collection.

Highlights
  • Instant plant identification
  • Plant care reminders
  • Plant disease diagnosis
  • Mushroom identification
  • Insect identification
  • Massive plant database
  • Plant journal and growth tracking
Features
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Instantly identify any plant, flower, or tree with just a photo — powered by advanced AI with 98% accuracy. LeafSnap is the ultimate plant identifier trusted by millions of gardeners, hikers, and nature lovers worldwide. Simply snap a photo and get instant results from our database of 400,000+ plant species. KEY FEATURES: Plant Identifier — Identify any plant, flower, tree, or succulent in seconds Mushroom Identifier — Identify wild mushrooms with safety warnings Insect Identifier — Identify bugs and insects found in your garden Weed Identifier — Identify and learn how to manage weeds Plant Disease Diagnosis — Detect diseases and get treatment advice Care Reminders — Water, fertilize, and care for your plants on schedule Plant Journal — Track your plant collection and growth over time WHY LEAFSNAP? • 400,000+ plant species in our database • 98% identification accuracy • Completely free plant identification — no limits on daily scans • Detailed care guides for every identified plant • Available in 20+ languages Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced botanist, LeafSnap helps you explore the natural world around you. Identify that mystery flower on your morning walk, diagnose a sick houseplant, or discover what's growing in your backyard. Download LeafSnap today — your personal plant expert is just a photo away. Additional Subscription Information Subscription Policy You can subscribe to a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://appixi.net/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://appixi.net/privacy-policy/ About Us https://appixi.net/ https://leafsnap.app/

About

My Tree ID

Identify tree species using leaves, flowers, bark, or location. Access detailed descriptions, occurrence maps, and an age estimator. Features a guided key and searchable species list with simple language for educational purposes.

Highlights
  • Species identification by leaves, flowers, bark, location
  • Detailed tree descriptions and facts
  • Occurrence maps for tree species
  • Guided key for identification
  • Searchable A-Z species list
  • Tree age estimator tool
  • Glossary of terms
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My Tree ID, developed by Texas A&M Forest Service, facilitates tree species identification based on leaves, flowers, seed, bark or location using a key, descriptions, and tree images. It contains over 1500 images from 475 different tree species and includes known occurrence maps from the Biota of North America Program for nearly all species. Individual tree detail pages have complete descriptions including interesting facts and similar species. The map feature allows users to input an address, select current location, or click on any point on the map to narrow the list. A full glossary and a tree age estimator tool complement the key and species list. There are two ways to search for species. One, a simple key by characteristics directed approach, allows users to select one or more tree characteristics from large color icons. At any point in the process the possible species may be displayed. The other way is to select certain filters from the A-Z species list. The filter tool can also narrow down possible choices at any stage in the keying process. The species list is searchable by common or scientific name, or simply alphabetically. Designed to be an educational tool for anyone wanting to increase their understanding of trees, simple language and terms are used throughout the app whenever possible. More technical terms can be defined in a pop-up window by selecting the highlighted word. Users may also refer to the full glossary at any time without losing their place in the process. The tree estimator tool uses a species growth factor and tree diameter to provide a rough approximation of tree age. The app uses published growth factors and only a limited number are available. However, this serves as a starting point for estimating individual tree age.

Screenshots

Plant Identifier4 screens
My Tree ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plant Identifier at 4.5 against My Tree ID's 3.7. Plant Identifier also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 18). My Tree ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plant Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My Tree ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plant Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identifier has 5.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Plant Identifier's written reviews are positive against 60% of My Tree ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Plant Identifier versus My Tree ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant IdentifierMy Tree ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.3K ratings) — better3.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB118 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAPPIXI COMPANY LIMITEDTexas A&M Forest Service

Customer experience

Plant Identifier

All ratings5,227 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative47.0%

My Tree ID

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Plant Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view plant details
  • Unable to access photo gallery to identify plants
  • Ads cannot be closed or dismissed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more plant species to the database
  • Provide plant care instructions and growing tips
  • Allow saving and organizing plant photos
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Add support for more languages

My Tree ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Plant Identifier

Subscriptions7
  • LeafSnap Premium 1 month$4.991 Month
  • LeafSnap Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • LeafSnap Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
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  • LeafSnap Premium 3 months$14.993 Months
  • LeafSnap Premium 6 months$24.996 Months
  • LeafSnap Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LeafSnap Pro Annually$39.991 Year
None

My Tree ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plant Identifier free?
Plant Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Tree ID free?
My Tree ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identifier or My Tree ID?
Plant Identifier is rated higher. Plant Identifier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while My Tree ID averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Plant Identifier or My Tree ID have ads?
Plant Identifier shows ads; My Tree ID does not.

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