iNaturalist vs EvoTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNaturalist
Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.
- AI species identification
- Record species observations
- Contribute to scientific data
- Explore biodiversity
- Connect with nature enthusiasts
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Your photos of plants, animals, fungi, and more can help protect nature all around the world. iNaturalist is free, nonprofit, and community-powered. iNaturalist helps millions of people learn about and document the nature around them. Point your camera at plants, animals, and fungi to get instant identification suggestions, then share your photos or sound recordings as an "observation." Then, see your observation get reviewed by a global community of knowledgeable nature-lovers to turn it into a useful data point for science and conservation efforts. Your everyday moments of curiosity can directly contribute to protecting nature, and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge to get started. iNaturalist is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to connecting people to nature and advancing biodiversity science and conservation, and is freely available thanks to the generous support of our community. KEY FEATURES • Identify species from anywhere in the world • Contribute to science by sharing your observations • Keep a record of species you see • Explore and protect biodiversity • Connect with and learn from other nature enthusiasts
EvoTree
Easily build and visualize species relationship trees by entering any organisms you choose. This tool offers a fast and simple way to understand biological connections without complex software, perfect for research, study, or general curiosity.
- Generate phylogenetic trees from user-entered species
- Clear, organized branching diagrams
- Compare multiple organisms simultaneously
- Export tree graphics
- Simple and focused interface
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Create phylogenetic trees from any species you choose. Whether you're exploring from curiosity, researching, or studying, EvoTree makes it easy to build and view species relationship trees in seconds. EvoTree lets you enter the organisms you want to compare and instantly generates a clear, structured tree showing how they are related. It’s a fast and simple way to visualize biological relationships without complicated tools. Features • Generate phylogenetic trees from any species you enter • Clear, organized branching diagrams • Compare multiple organisms at once • Export tree graphics for presentations, notes, or reports • Simple and focused interface Enter your species. Generate your tree. Explore the connections. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EvoTree at 5.0 against iNaturalist's 4.1. iNaturalist's advantage is ratings volume (715 vs 1) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EvoTree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist has 715 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | iNaturalist | EvoTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (715 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 715 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iNaturalist | Epoch Technologies LLC |
Bugs and requests
iNaturalist
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes when suggesting IDs on audio clips
- Inconsistent tap responsiveness in search menu
- Observation time not accurately filling based on upload time
- Map showing incorrect observation locations
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to type in address/coordinates for location
- Option to add observations to projects during upload
- Batch editing/uploading of observations
- More precise search filters (e.g. aquatic, parasitic, migratory)
- Bring back colored observation markers on map
EvoTree
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNaturalist
No in-app purchases
EvoTree
No in-app purchases









