# Leaftide vs TreeSmith

The clearest difference is rating: TreeSmith at 5.0 against Leaftide's 4.8. TreeSmith also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Leaftide's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaftide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TreeSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TreeSmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Leaftide ships an update fortnightly, TreeSmith weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaftide | TreeSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaftide-garden-planner/id6760433108/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesmith-fruit-tree-tracker/id6761506742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Pedro Bragatti Winckler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884451024) | [Benedict Noel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856434140) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaftide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaftide-garden-planner/id6760433108)

Plan and track your garden with a comprehensive tool. Record planting details, create custom layouts, and receive climate-specific planting calendars and care reminders. Build a history of your garden's success season after season.

**Highlights:** Plant catalog with 1,200+ species, Drag-and-drop garden layout designer, Climate-specific planting calendar, Care history and reminders, Companion planting suggestions, Container and small space gardening

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaftide Pro Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Leaftide Pro Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Leaftide Lifetime Pro | $169.99 | one-time |


### 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 Leaftide free?

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

### Is TreeSmith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leaftide or TreeSmith?

TreeSmith is rated higher. Leaftide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TreeSmith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Leaftide or TreeSmith have ads?

Neither Leaftide nor TreeSmith shows ads.

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

Leaftide ships an update fortnightly, and TreeSmith weekly. Most recently, Leaftide was updated on November 5, 2026 and TreeSmith 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.*