# Gardenstead vs TreeSmith

The clearest difference is rating: TreeSmith at 5.0 against Gardenstead's 4.2. TreeSmith also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Gardenstead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TreeSmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gardenstead has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gardenstead ships an update fortnightly, TreeSmith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gardenstead | TreeSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenstead-community-app/id6736409451/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesmith-fruit-tree-tracker/id6761506742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gardenstead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771655701) | [Benedict Noel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856434140) |

## What reviewers say

### Gardenstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenstead-community-app/id6736409451)

Connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, share gardening tips, and discover local communities. Track your garden's progress, get inspired by design ideas, and learn sustainable growing practices from real gardeners.

**Highlights:** Connect with gardeners worldwide, Track gardening progress, Get practical gardening tips, Join local gardening communities, Swap seeds with neighbors, Explore garden design inspiration

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

**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 Gardenstead free?

Gardenstead 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, Gardenstead or TreeSmith?

TreeSmith is rated higher. Gardenstead averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TreeSmith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gardenstead or TreeSmith have ads?

Gardenstead shows ads; TreeSmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gardenstead or TreeSmith?

Gardenstead ships an update fortnightly, and TreeSmith weekly. Most recently, Gardenstead was updated on October 8, 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.*