Comparison

Eco vs FruitForest

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

Head to head
About

Eco

This tool allows users to map plants and animals, record detailed attributes for each find, and display them on a map. It includes preset international databases and supports custom attribute definitions for tailored data collection.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled location tracking
  • Customizable data attributes and forms
  • Integrated international species databases
  • Data export in CSV, KML, GPX, and Darwin Core formats
  • In-app photography with slideshow
  • Limited field trips and finds for Lite version
Features
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Eco:Map is a professional tool for mapping plants and animals as well as for biomonitoring with surveys on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Devices with a GPS unit determine the coordinates of each find automatically. For each find you can store a number of additional attributes e.g. the sex of a species. Each find can immediately be displayed on a map. Users who want to define their own attributes are able to do so by defining them while editing data. An easy-to-use editor supports enables you to design entire new forms which can be shared with other users. Eco:Map comprises fifteen preset international, German and European databases among them the „Catalogue of Life“ released by Species 2000 and ITIS. The latter one contains more than 2.34 million scientific names and synonyms and 70,000 English names of all organisms world wide. Besides that Eco:Map is able to import user defined databases. For further processing in other databases and applications you can export your data in the formats CSV, Simple Darwin Core, KML (Google Earth), and GPX. You decide whether you transfer a field trip's data to your computer via e-mail, via a browser in a local area network or via iTunes. Eco:Map enables you to take photographs within the app which you can view in a slide show. These photographs can be transferred to your computer just like any other data. Eco:Map Lite can save up to 3 field trips with 5 finds and 5 photographs per field trip. It is possible to import up to three own databases: the maximum number of species per database is 50. The maximum number of user defined templates is 3. The Catalogue of Life database contains only plants and funghi.

About

FruitForest

Map, track, and manage your fruit trees with this orchard management tool. Features include detailed tree mapping, cloud sync, photo documentation, task scheduling, and team collaboration. Organize your farm into zones and export data in KML format.

Highlights
  • Map fruit trees with species and planting dates
  • Cloud sync for data access across devices
  • Add timestamped photos to track tree progress
  • Schedule and manage tasks for each tree
  • Team collaboration with linked devices
  • Offline mode for data entry and syncing
  • Organize orchard into custom farm zones
  • Export farm data in KML format
Features
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FruitForest: Your Ultimate Fruit Tree Mapping App Transform your farm management with FruitForest! Map, track, and manage your fruit trees with powerful tools designed for farmers and orchard enthusiasts. Try the app for free with 10 trees then start with a 1-MONTH FREE TRIAL to explore all features and take control of your orchard like never before! Key Features: -Map Your Orchard: Record your fruit trees, including species, planting dates, and timestamped notes. -Cloud Sync: Securely store your farm data in the cloud and access it anytime, even on a new device. -Photo Tools: Add timestamped photos with captions to track tree progress. -Task Scheduling: Assign and manage tasks for each tree to stay on top of your orchard’s needs. -Team Collaboration: Link multiple devices to one account for seamless teamwork. -Offline Mode: Save trees, photos, tasks, and notes offline, then sync when you’re back online. -Farm Zones: Organize your orchard into custom zones for better management. -KML Export: Export your farm data in KML format. Why Choose FruitForest? FruitForest is built for farmers who want precision, flexibility, and scalability. Whether you’re managing a small orchard or a large farm, our app grows with you. Start your 1-month free trial today and unlock the full potential of your fruit tree management! Get Started Now! Download FruitForest and try all features free for 30 days. No commitment—cancel anytime. Happy farming! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Eco4 screens
FruitForest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eco at 5.0 against FruitForest's 3.5. Eco also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). FruitForest's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. FruitForest sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Eco asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Eco's written reviews are positive against 40% of FruitForest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eco ships an update every 4 months, FruitForest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eco versus FruitForest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcoFruitForest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin SeifertZoltan Ferke

Customer experience

Eco

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

FruitForest

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eco

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

FruitForest

Subscriptions8
  • Gardener Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Farmer Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Plantation Manager Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • Farm Manager Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Gardener Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Farmer Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Plantation Manager Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Farm Manager Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Eco free?
Eco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FruitForest free?
FruitForest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eco or FruitForest?
Eco is rated higher. Eco averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FruitForest averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Eco or FruitForest have ads?
Neither Eco nor FruitForest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eco or FruitForest?
Eco ships an update every 4 months, and FruitForest every 3 months. Most recently, Eco was updated on October 9, 2026 and FruitForest on October 14, 2026.

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