Tree Trails vs iSeaTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tree Trails
Discover and learn about trees in your local area. Create interactive trails to share with others and explore the benefits of various tree species. Integrates with conservation education activities.
- Interactive trail creation
- Tree benefits exploration
- Local tree species identification
- Conservation education integration
- Shareable trails
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Create an interactive trail of trees to connect and share with others. Explore benefits provided by trees. Find living examples of tree species near you. The Tree Trails app integrates with TexasForestInfo.com/TreeTrails to utilize conservation education activities.
iSeaTree
Identify trees using AI or manual input, calculate their environmental benefits, and share your findings on an interactive map. This free app is designed for users of all ages and skill levels across the USA and Canada.
- AI-powered tree identification
- Manual tree identification
- Tree benefits calculator (CO2, H2O, air quality)
- In-app map for sharing tree data
- Suitable for all ages and skill levels
- Supports USA and Canada
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Description: iSeaTree is a free and intuitive mobile application that helps you identify, record, and calculate tree benefits anywhere in the USA and Canada. Built for all ages and all skill levels, iSeaTree provides both an AI and manual interface for identifying various tree species. iSeaTree also includes a ‘Tree Benefits Calculator’ which helps users calculate the CO2/H2O/and air quality benefits of validated tree entries. Users can also share their tree data on an in-app map - so everyone can enjoy finding and discovering more about their local trees!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSeaTree at 100% against Tree Trails's 33%. iSeaTree also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
iSeaTree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tree Trails's written reviews are positive against 100% of iSeaTree's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tree Trails | iSeaTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas A&M Forest Service | DemocracyLab |
Customer experience
Tree Trails
iSeaTree
In-app purchases
Tree Trails
No in-app purchases
iSeaTree
No in-app purchases
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