PolliNation ID vs iSeaTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PolliNation ID
Contribute to a citizen science project by identifying and documenting native pollinators. Learn about their habits and habitats, and submit photos to help researchers understand their distribution.
- Identify native pollinators
- Learn about habits and habitats
- Submit photos of findings
- Contribute to citizen science
- Increase awareness of pollinators
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Bees and other native pollinators around the globe are disappearing at a shocking rate; it is clear that we need to act right away! The PolliNation Project is a citizen science initiative sponsored by the University of Michigan-Dearborn to increase awareness of native pollinators and to better understand their plight. Become part of this initiative by using this app to identify and submit accounts of the native pollinators that you see in your neighborhood. Here you’ll find all the tools that you need to identify common Michigan pollinators and other insects that share their homes as well as learn more about their habits and habitats. You can also submit pictures of the pollinators that you find to help us learn more about the distributions of these important insects. To learn more about the PolliNation project, visit our website.
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 review sentiment: iSeaTree at 100% against PolliNation ID's 0%. iSeaTree also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
iSeaTree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSeaTree has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PolliNation ID's written reviews are positive against 100% of iSeaTree's.
PolliNation ID ships an update every 5 weeks, iSeaTree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PolliNation ID | iSeaTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Michigan | DemocracyLab |
Customer experience
PolliNation ID
iSeaTree
In-app purchases
PolliNation ID
No in-app purchases
iSeaTree
No in-app purchases
