# Permaculture. vs TreeSmith

The clearest difference is rating: TreeSmith at 5.0 against Permaculture.'s 3.5. TreeSmith also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). Permaculture.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TreeSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Permaculture. asks for nothing beyond the download.

TreeSmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Permaculture. has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Permaculture. ships an update every 11 months, TreeSmith weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Permaculture. | TreeSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permaculture/id488630466/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesmith-fruit-tree-tracker/id6761506742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lizzy Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225920762) | [Benedict Noel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856434140) |

## What reviewers say

### Permaculture.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permaculture/id488630466)

Access the latest permaculture tips, videos, podcasts, and research from featured publishers worldwide. Discover permaculture sites globally and stay updated with current information. This app is packed with valuable content for permaculture enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Up-to-the-minute permaculture tips, Latest permaculture videos and news, Global permaculture site directory, Podcasts and research access, Information from featured publishers

**In-app purchases:** none


### TreeSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesmith-fruit-tree-tracker/id6761506742)

This app helps fruit tree collectors and propagators meticulously track every graft, scion, and activity for their plants. It features a photo journal, activity log, and an interactive GPS map of your garden. Manage your entire collection with detailed cataloging and export options.

**Highlights:** Graft tracking with photos and source details, Photo journal for plant growth over seasons, Activity log for watering, fertilizing, and more, Interactive GPS garden map, Detailed plant cataloging, Data export to CSV/JSON

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Backup | $5.99 | per year |
| TreeSmith Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Permaculture. free?

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

### Is TreeSmith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Permaculture. or TreeSmith?

TreeSmith is rated higher. Permaculture. averages 3.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TreeSmith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Permaculture. or TreeSmith have ads?

Permaculture. shows ads; TreeSmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Permaculture. or TreeSmith?

Permaculture. ships an update every 11 months, and TreeSmith weekly. Most recently, Permaculture. was updated on September 23, 2026 and TreeSmith 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.*