# PlantNet vs Visit Trinity

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlantNet at 83% against Visit Trinity's 23%. PlantNet also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Visit Trinity's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visit Trinity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlantNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlantNet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantNet has 7K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of PlantNet's written reviews are positive against 23% of Visit Trinity's.

PlantNet ships an update every 2 months, Visit Trinity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlantNet | Visit Trinity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantnet/id600547573/reviews)** | [2.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-trinity/id1583568940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 80 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirad-France](https://appshunter.io/developer/582949607) | [TRINITY BRAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583568942) |

## What reviewers say

### PlantNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantnet/id600547573)

Identify plants by taking photos with your smartphone. Contribute to a global citizen science project to understand and preserve plant biodiversity. Recognizes thousands of wild and cultivated species.

**Highlights:** Identify plants by photographing them, Citizen science project for biodiversity, Supports identification of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and more, Recognizes cultivated plants in parks and gardens, Filter recognized species by genus or family, Map your observations, Links to plant factsheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate plant identification
- 📚 Extensive plant database
- 🔍 Multiple identification options (flower, leaf, bark, etc.)
- 🤝 Community-driven identification
- 🆓 Free to use with no ads or subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional identification errors
- 🌍 Limited coverage of certain regions/countries
- 🤖 Struggles with rare or unusual plants
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
- 📤 Difficulty uploading/accessing past photos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues (app thinks user is in wrong location)
- Inconsistent or missing plant identification results

**Requested features**

- Add more regional/local plant information
- Improve search and filtering options
- Provide plant care and usage details
- Allow users to save and organize identified plants
- Add a community forum or discussion features


### Visit Trinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-trinity/id1583568940)

Explore the historic campus with immersive walking tours and audio guides. Discover hidden gems, learn about notable alumni, and gain insights into research. Plan your visit with information on accommodation, dining, and exclusive offers.

**Highlights:** Immersive walking tours, Audio guides, Campus exploration, Historical information, Visitor information, Exclusive offers and discounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trinity Trails Tour | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlantNet free?

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

### Is Visit Trinity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlantNet or Visit Trinity?

PlantNet is rated higher. PlantNet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Visit Trinity averages 2.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do PlantNet or Visit Trinity have ads?

Neither PlantNet nor Visit Trinity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlantNet or Visit Trinity?

PlantNet ships an update every 2 months, and Visit Trinity every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlantNet was updated on September 25, 2026 and Visit Trinity on June 10, 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.*