Comparison

Tree Identifier vs Leaf Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Tree Identifier

Instantly identify tree species with a single photo of bark or canopy. Get detailed botanical profiles, save discoveries to a personal journal, and explore global finds. Powered by advanced AI for accurate identification.

Highlights
  • Instant tree identification from photos
  • Detailed botanical profiles
  • Personal field journal for saved discoveries
  • Explore global nature discoveries
  • AI-powered identification engine
  • Information on growing conditions and care
Features
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Instantly identify any tree species from a single photo. Just snap a picture of a bark, or canopy and get a detailed botanical profile in seconds. WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY SCAN: - Species name and scientific classification - Plant family and variety details - Leaf and bark characteristics - Sunlight, water, and growing conditions - USDA hardiness zones and mature size - Geographic origin and growing season - Wildlife and ecological significance - Special characteristics and care tips BUILD YOUR PERSONAL FIELD JOURNAL Save every discovery to your private collection. Track the species you've encountered, filter by type, and revisit your finds anytime. Watch your botanical knowledge grow with every walk. EXPLORE THE CANOPY Browse discoveries shared by nature enthusiasts worldwide. Search by species, type, or region. Get inspired by the incredible diversity of forests and gardens around the globe. POWERED BY ADVANCED AI Our identification engine analyzes leaf shape, bark texture, branching patterns, and canopy form to deliver accurate results — even from a single photo taken on a casual afternoon stroll. Whether you're a curious hiker, a passionate gardener, a student studying botany, or a parent answering "what kind of tree is that?" — this is the only field guide that fits in your pocket. Download now and never walk past an unknown tree again.

About

Leaf Identifier

Instantly identify plants from photos of their leaves. Get detailed information on potential matches, including habitat notes and distinctive traits. Save your discoveries in a personal history for easy reference.

Highlights
  • AI-powered leaf identification
  • Photo analysis of leaf shape, color, texture
  • Confidence indicators for matches
  • Habitat notes and traits
  • Personal discovery history
  • Unlimited identifications with subscription
Features
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Leaf Identifier Take a photo. Identify. Explore. Identify plants by their leaves Take or upload a photo: the app helps identify plants and leaves in seconds by analyzing leaf shape, color, texture, edge, and visible plant details. Learn more See likely matches with confidence indicators, possible plant matches, habitat notes, and distinctive leaf traits, all saved in your personal history. Useful for • Plant lovers • Gardeners • Nature enthusiasts A simple way to learn more from a photo and keep your discoveries in one place. Subscribe for unlimited identifications. Manage anytime in Settings. Terms of Use - https://sifterapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://sifterapps.com/policy.html

Screenshots

Tree Identifier3 screens
Leaf Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tree Identifier at 5.0 against Leaf Identifier's 3.7. Tree Identifier also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Leaf Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Leaf Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tree Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tree Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leaf Identifier has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Tree Identifier versus Leaf Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTree IdentifierLeaf Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKawaiiSergii Nesterenko

Customer experience

Tree Identifier

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

Leaf Identifier

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Tree Identifier

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Leaf Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Tree Identifier free?
Tree Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leaf Identifier free?
Leaf Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tree Identifier or Leaf Identifier?
Tree Identifier is rated higher. Tree Identifier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Leaf Identifier averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Tree Identifier or Leaf Identifier have ads?
Neither Tree Identifier nor Leaf Identifier shows ads.

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