# Plant Identifier vs Tree Identification

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plant Identifier at 46% against Tree Identification's 0%. Plant Identifier also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). Tree Identification's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Tree Identification sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tree Identification holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identifier has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Plant Identifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tree Identification's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Plant Identifier ships an update every 2 weeks, Tree Identification every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Identifier | Tree Identification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identification-my-treeid/id6754916743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 110 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183708672) | [Kaan Yildiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473960483) |

## 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


### Tree Identification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identification-my-treeid/id6754916743)

Instantly identify trees with AI by snapping a photo. Track your discoveries, learn about species, and monitor tree health. Features include a field journal, seasonal reminders, and a discovery map.

**Highlights:** Instant AI tree identification, Detailed species profiles, Personalized field journal, Tree health and disease detection, Seasonal care reminders, Interactive discovery map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TreeID Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TreeID Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plant Identifier free?

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

### Is Tree Identification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plant Identifier or Tree Identification?

Tree Identification is rated higher. Plant Identifier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Tree Identification averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plant Identifier or Tree Identification have ads?

Plant Identifier shows ads; Tree Identification does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plant Identifier or Tree Identification?

Plant Identifier ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tree Identification every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plant Identifier was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tree Identification on October 24, 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.*