# Hi, Tree vs Dtecto

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dtecto at 100% against Hi, Tree's 63%. Dtecto also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Hi, Tree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dtecto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hi, Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dtecto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi, Tree has 94 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hi, Tree's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dtecto's.

Hi, Tree ships an update every 6 days, Dtecto fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi, Tree | Dtecto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-tree/id6766526004/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtecto-metal-detecting/id6771476782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCOM d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556412335) | [RICARDO ANDRES MEDINA SERRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896782278) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dtecto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtecto-metal-detecting/id6771476782)

This app helps metal detectorists track their hunts, log finds with photos and GPS data, and identify dug items. It also features a community for sharing discoveries and advanced LiDAR maps for terrain analysis.

**Highlights:** Track hunt distance, duration, and GPS routes, Log finds with photos, GPS, notes, and categories, Color-coded find map with private spot saving, Community feed for sharing and interacting with detectorists, LiDAR terrain maps for relic hunting, On-the-spot identification of dug items, Build a searchable library of hobby finds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dtecto Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dtecto Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi, Tree free?

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

### Is Dtecto free?

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

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

Dtecto is rated higher. Hi, Tree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Dtecto averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

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

Hi, Tree shows ads; Dtecto does not.

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

Hi, Tree ships an update every 6 days, and Dtecto fortnightly. Most recently, Hi, Tree was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dtecto on October 24, 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.*