# PolliNation ID vs iSeaTree

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolliNation ID | iSeaTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollination-id/id1509525273/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iseatree/id1513633272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 72 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The University of Michigan](https://appshunter.io/developer/380339599) | [DemocracyLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690712597) |

## What reviewers say

### PolliNation ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollination-id/id1509525273)

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.

**Highlights:** Identify native pollinators, Learn about habits and habitats, Submit photos of findings, Contribute to citizen science, Increase awareness of pollinators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSeaTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iseatree/id1513633272)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolliNation ID free?

PolliNation ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iSeaTree free?

iSeaTree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PolliNation ID or iSeaTree?

iSeaTree is rated higher. PolliNation ID averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iSeaTree averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do PolliNation ID or iSeaTree have ads?

Neither PolliNation ID nor iSeaTree shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolliNation ID or iSeaTree?

PolliNation ID ships an update every 5 weeks, and iSeaTree every 2 months. Most recently, PolliNation ID was updated on October 10, 2026 and iSeaTree on October 3, 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.*
