# Plant Identifier vs My Tree ID

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Identifier | My Tree ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880/reviews)** | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tree-id/id1525919752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183708672) | [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/775890018) |

## What reviewers say

### Plant Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafSnap Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Premium 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| LeafSnap Premium 6 months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| LeafSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| LeafSnap Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate plant identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying unknown plants
- 📚 Provides useful plant information
- 🌱 Useful for gardeners and plant enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tree-id/id1525919752)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*