# GowanusAR vs Tree Leaf Identifier

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GowanusAR at none against Tree Leaf Identifier's 2. GowanusAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tree Leaf Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tree Leaf Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. GowanusAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GowanusAR against 4.9 for Tree Leaf Identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tree Leaf Identifier has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GowanusAR ships an update every 5 months, Tree Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GowanusAR | Tree Leaf Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowanusar/id6747295340/reviews)** | [4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-leaf-identifier/id6752708557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Drury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832071542) | [Lidwien Veugen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448601467) |

## What reviewers say

### GowanusAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowanusar/id6747295340)

Experience the history of Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal through an immersive augmented reality application. Discover stories, sounds, and speculative futures embedded in the landscape as you explore the neighborhood.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Navigation, Immersive Spatial Audio, Interactive Storytelling, Speculative Histories, Location-based AR experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tree Leaf Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-leaf-identifier/id6752708557)

Instantly identify tree species by taking a photo of a leaf. Explore nature, learn fascinating facts about trees, and build a personal collection of your discoveries. This app turns any outdoor excursion into an educational adventure.

**Highlights:** Identify trees from leaf photos, Learn tree facts and characteristics, Build a personal tree collection, Fast and accurate identification, Explore nature and outdoor learning

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tree Leaf Identifier App - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Tree Leaf Identifier App - Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GowanusAR free?

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

### Is Tree Leaf Identifier free?

Tree Leaf Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GowanusAR or Tree Leaf Identifier?

GowanusAR is rated higher. GowanusAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tree Leaf Identifier averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do GowanusAR or Tree Leaf Identifier have ads?

Neither GowanusAR nor Tree Leaf Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GowanusAR or Tree Leaf Identifier?

GowanusAR ships an update every 5 months, and Tree Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, GowanusAR was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tree Leaf Identifier on October 11, 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.*