Comparison

Identitree Starter Kit vs Tree Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Identitree Starter Kit

This starter kit helps educators and students identify 30 common Midwest trees using an easy-to-follow dichotomous key. It includes images, a glossary, and facts to aid in identification, even after leaves have fallen.

Highlights
  • Identify 30 common Midwest trees
  • Easy-to-use dichotomous key
  • Glossary and images
  • Compare tree characteristics
  • Check species range by state
  • Interesting tree facts
Features
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The Midwest is blessed with hundreds of diverse species of trees. It can be mind numbing to know them all, and darn right confusing to try and identify one from another. This app will not solve all of your tree ID wows, in fact it only scratches the surface. But this starter kit of 30 common trees was designed to help educators who still explore the great outdoors after the leaves fall, to inspire students to identify a hand full of tree using a dichotomous key. Once the students learn the basics characteristics to differentiate between species, the canopy is the limit J. With this app, you can: - Identify 30 common Midwest trees - Follow this easy–to-use dichotomous key format, with images and a glossary to complement the descriptions - View the history of the last dichotomous key steps - Compare your tree to photos of twigs, buds, bark, fruit and leaves - Check that your state is in the range of the species - And read some interesting facts about each tree The “identitree” was lovingly developed for Camp Joy, of Clarksville Ohio by volunteer programmers and designers at the 2013 Southwest Ohio GiveCamp

About

Tree Identifier

Instantly identify trees using AI by scanning images or real trees around you. Discover detailed information about their characteristics, family, uses, and history. Export and share your findings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered tree scanning
  • Identify trees from photos
  • Detailed tree characteristics
  • Tree history information
  • Export findings as PDF
  • Share identification results
Features
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What tree is that? Snap a photo — AI recognizes the species in seconds. In the forest, in your garden, or on a walk: Tree Identifier lets you identify trees and plants straight from your camera. No knowledge required — photograph, crop, get the answer. FEATURES Identify a tree by photo: use your camera or gallery, and AI names the species in seconds Detailed information: name, family, size, uses, and characteristics of every species Leaf & bark ID: identification also works from a photo of leaves or bark Tree diagnosis: analyze diseases and damage from a photo and get care advice Toxicity check: find out whether a tree is toxic to children or pets AI Tree Expert: ask anything about care, placement, and characteristics History: every tree you identify is saved and searchable anytime PDF export: save and share your results — perfect for building a herbarium Perfect for walks, hikes, gardening, school, herbariums, and anyone who wants to understand nature a little better. SUBSCRIPTION POLICY Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly or lifetime plans at the rate selected, depending on the subscription plan. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and will indicate the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package unless cancelled 24 hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. DISCLAIMER Tree Identifier uses AI to identify trees and plants and may not always be accurate. Results are for informational purposes only You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://treeidentificationapp.com/privacy Service Terms - https://treeidentificationapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Identitree Starter Kit4 screens
Tree Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Identitree Starter Kit at 5.0 against Tree Identifier's 4.3. Identitree Starter Kit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Tree Identifier's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 85 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tree Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Identitree Starter Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Identitree Starter Kit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tree Identifier has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Identitree Starter Kit ships an update every 85 months, Tree Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Identitree Starter Kit versus Tree Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdentitree Starter KitTree Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 85 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedundant SoftwareNextPixel apps

Customer experience

Identitree Starter Kit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tree Identifier

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Identitree Starter Kit

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tree Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Tree Identifier - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan - What Tree$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan - Identify Tree3 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tree Identifier - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Identitree Starter Kit free?
Identitree Starter Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tree Identifier free?
Tree Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Identitree Starter Kit or Tree Identifier?
Identitree Starter Kit is rated higher. Identitree Starter Kit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tree Identifier averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Identitree Starter Kit or Tree Identifier have ads?
Neither Identitree Starter Kit nor Tree Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Identitree Starter Kit or Tree Identifier?
Identitree Starter Kit ships an update every 85 months, and Tree Identifier monthly. Most recently, Identitree Starter Kit was updated on September 10, 2026 and Tree Identifier on September 25, 2026.

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