Comparison

STIPA vs Tree Identifier

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

Head to head
About

STIPA

This app provides a professional-grade speech intelligibility test compliant with international standards. It analyzes test signals to assess audio clarity, essential for public address systems and acoustic evaluations. An optional Pro upgrade offers advanced analysis and reporting features.

Highlights
  • Speech intelligibility testing
  • NFPA and IEC standard compliant
  • Analyzes test signals
  • Optional Pro upgrade
  • Save, recall, and export results
  • Use with internal mic or external devices
Features
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STIPA is the most advanced speech intelligibility process available. It is rapidly being accepted as the gold standard in speech intelligibility, and is required by NFPA fire codes in the United States and other countries. Now, you can have STIPA on your iOS device. Our version is fully compliant with v4 of the standard (the most recent one), and is applicable for use with all NFPA code work, and also meets are international standards including IEC 60268-16:2011. STIPA works by analyzing a special test signal, which will play right from the iOS device, or it can be downloaded from our website and burned to a CD or played using an audio player. Also, you can upgrade STIPA to STIPA Pro from the setup screen of the app, to add octave band LEQ analysis, full detail reporting, and save / recall and export of results.(See "Optional" images). Either way, you are getting the same powerful and accurate speech intelligibility test. Applications for STIPA include testing fire evacuation announcement systems, school classroom ADA testing, and house of worship speech testing. You can use STIPA with the internal mic of your iOS device, or use it with our iTestMic or iAudioInterface2. Also see our other great professional audio apps, including AudioTools, the audio professional's best set of test & measurement tools.

About

Tree Identifier

Effortlessly identify trees by taking a photo of their bark, leaves, or shape. Get instant AI-powered results with detailed information and save your discoveries to a personal log. Explore trees from around the world and deepen your understanding of nature.

Highlights
  • Identify trees from photos
  • Instant AI-powered identification
  • Detailed tree information
  • Personal tree log
  • Explore global tree species
  • No account required for basic use
Features
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Curious about the trees around you? Tree Identifier - TreeBarkID makes it effortless to identify trees just by taking a photo of their bark, leaves, or overall shape. On a hike, in your backyard, or walking through a city street, simply snap a picture and let our AI tell you what you are looking at in seconds. TreeBarkID is ideal for hikers, students, nature lovers, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand the trees in their world without needing a field guide. Key benefits: - Turn any photo into an ID Take a clear picture of bark, leaves, branches, or the whole tree and get an instant identification. For example, learn if that peeling white trunk is a paper birch or a young sycamore. - Explore trees from around the world Whether it is a maple in your neighborhood or a tropical tree on vacation, TreeBarkID helps you recognize species from many different regions and climates. - Go beyond just the name See the common and scientific names, species family, and key traits that make the tree unique. Discover facts like typical height, natural range, leaf shape, and common uses. - Build your personal tree log Save every tree you identify to your collection. Look back at what you have found on past hikes, track which species grow near you, and watch your tree knowledge grow over time. - Start learning instantly No account or login required. Open the app, take a photo, and get your result. Perfect for quick use on the trail, in class, or during a walk. Unlock a richer way to experience forests, parks, and streetscapes with Tree Identifier - TreeBarkID. Turn everyday trees into stories you can recognize and remember. Upgrade to TreeBarkID Pro for even more: - Unlimited identifications Identify as many trees as you want, whenever you want, with no daily or monthly limits. - Faster AI responses Get results more quickly when you are on the move, so you can spend less time waiting and more time exploring. - Higher accuracy and detail Access more precise identifications and richer information to help you tell apart lookalike species. - Nature guide access Browse a growing guide with curated tree information, tips for recognizing species, and context that turns quick IDs into deeper learning. - Map your discoveries See where you identified each tree on an interactive map. Revisit your favorite spots, compare different locations, and turn your walks into a living tree journal. EULA: https://tree-identifier.com/terms

Screenshots

STIPA1 screens
Tree Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tree Identifier at Free against STIPA's $49.99. Tree Identifier also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). STIPA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Tree Identifier is free to download; STIPA costs $49.99 up front. STIPA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tree Identifier sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tree Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tree Identifier has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STIPA ships an update every 6 months, Tree Identifier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STIPA versus Tree Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTIPATree Identifier
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SmithSiham Aater Taleb

Customer experience

STIPA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tree Identifier

All ratings75 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STIPA

One-time1
  • STIPA Pro Upgrade$149.99
6 purchases

Tree Identifier

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime Offer$29.99
  • Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is STIPA free?
STIPA costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tree Identifier free?
Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STIPA or Tree Identifier?
Tree Identifier is rated higher. STIPA averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tree Identifier averages 4.2 from 75 ratings.
Do STIPA or Tree Identifier have ads?
Neither STIPA nor Tree Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STIPA or Tree Identifier?
STIPA ships an update every 6 months, and Tree Identifier weekly. Most recently, STIPA was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tree Identifier on October 14, 2026.

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