# DadConnect vs Hi, Tree

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi, Tree at none against DadConnect's 4. Hi, Tree also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (94 vs 6). DadConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DadConnect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hi, Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi, Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi, Tree has 94 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of DadConnect's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hi, Tree's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DadConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, Hi, Tree every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DadConnect | Hi, Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadconnect-dad-community/id6743394738/reviews) | **[4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-tree/id6766526004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 78 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patrini-DadConnect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802599952) | [NCOM d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556412335) |

## What reviewers say

### DadConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadconnect-dad-community/id6743394738)

A private social network exclusively for fathers to share experiences, learn from others, and connect through genuine conversations. It focuses on relatability and provides a comfortable space for honest discussions about fatherhood.

**Highlights:** Private community for dads, Share posts, photos, and videos, Create polls and start conversations, Comment and engage with other fathers, Content filtering by interest and life stage, Optional anonymous posting, Focus on relatability over performance

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 boosts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 boosts | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 boosts | $13.99 | one-time |


### Hi, Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-tree/id6766526004)

Discover and name trees in your community, creating a shared map of personal arboreal landmarks. Use AI to learn about species, age, and history. Track your collection and engage with other nature enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Photograph and claim trees, Name and pin trees on a map, Build a personal tree collection, Discover unclaimed monumental trees, AI-powered tree identification and information, Seasonal photo updates and comments, Community leaderboard and check-ins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DadConnect free?

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

### Is Hi, Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DadConnect or Hi, Tree?

Hi, Tree is rated higher. DadConnect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hi, Tree averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.

### Do DadConnect or Hi, Tree have ads?

Hi, Tree shows ads; DadConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, DadConnect or Hi, Tree?

DadConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hi, Tree every 6 days. Most recently, DadConnect was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hi, Tree on October 31, 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.*