Make a Bonsai vs DeepTime for Geology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Make a Bonsai
Design and cultivate your own virtual bonsai tree from an infinite variety of species and starting points. Experiment with trimming techniques, learn about bonsai history, and even visit real bonsai gardens.
- Create virtual bonsai trees
- Choose from multiple species
- Trim branches for unique designs
- Select pots for display
- View in virtual collection
- Learn bonsai tradition facts
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Make your own virtual bonsai tree! Choose your species: juniper, maple or ficus. Pick from an endless variety of starting trees. Trim branches to create your own individual work of art. Pick the perfect pot, then view it in the virtual collection! There is an infinite variety of trees to start with. No two are ever the same, so your creativity is always challenged anew! Experiment with different styles of trimming, and learn fun facts about the rich, centuries-long bonsai tradition. Best of all, cap off your bonsai experience with a visit to the real bonsai trees at the Ordway Gardens in Como Park, St. Paul, Minnesota!
DeepTime for Geology
Explore an interactive geological time scale with detailed information on each unit, including GSSP definitions and color codes. Search for terms and view GSSPs on a global map. Ideal for geologists, students, and Earth history enthusiasts.
- Interactive geological time scale
- Detailed GSSP definitions
- CMYK and RGB color codes
- Searchable by name or age
- Global GSSP map integration
- Tips for using time terms
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DeepTime puts geological time at your fingertips. DeepTime is a full interactive version of the latest geological time scale: tap on any time unit to see more detail about it, including how its GSSP (golden spike) is defined. It even has the CMYK and RGB color codes for every time unit, great for when you need to have the right color for a map or chart. Even more, it is completely searchable by name or age. Come across an unfamiliar time term in an older paper? Search for it, and you'll see how it relates to the modern time scale. What's more is that all the GSSPs (the golden spikes) are shown on a gorgeous geological map of the world (courtesy of macrostrat.org), which shows their context in stunning detail. Tips for using time terms are also included with simple examples. Whether you are a geologist, a student, a science writer, or just a fan of Earth history, DeepTime will become your go-to resource for understanding geological time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DeepTime for Geology at 5.0 against Make a Bonsai's 3.6. DeepTime for Geology also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 55%). Make a Bonsai's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DeepTime for Geology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Make a Bonsai's written reviews are positive against 80% of DeepTime for Geology's.
Make a Bonsai ships an update every 19 months, DeepTime for Geology every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Make a Bonsai | DeepTime for Geology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bust Out Solutions, Inc. | Hunt Mountain Software |
Customer experience
Make a Bonsai
DeepTime for Geology
In-app purchases
Make a Bonsai
No in-app purchases
DeepTime for Geology
No in-app purchases
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