# Tree Trails vs Tree Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Tree Identifier at 4.0 against Tree Trails's 3.5. Tree Identifier also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 4). Tree Trails's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (33% vs 7%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tree Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tree Trails asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tree Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tree Identifier has 298 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Tree Trails's written reviews are positive against 7% of Tree Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tree Trails ships an update every 2 months, Tree Identifier every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tree Trails | Tree Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-trails/id775890015/reviews) | **[4.0 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identifier-wood-and-leaf/id6736825565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/775890018) | [Semen Sharyhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463206827) |

## What reviewers say

### Tree Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-trails/id775890015)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive trail creation, Tree benefits exploration, Local tree species identification, Conservation education integration, Shareable trails

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tree Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identifier-wood-and-leaf/id6736825565)

Identify trees instantly by uploading photos of their leaves or bark. This AI-powered tool analyzes images against a large database to provide accurate species identification and detailed information on characteristics, habitat, and uses. It's an educational resource for anyone interested in trees.

**Highlights:** AI-powered tree identification, Photo analysis of trees and leaves, Detailed species information, Habitat and uses data, Vast tree species database

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tree Identifier Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tree Identifier Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Tree ID Premium Lifetime | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate tree identification when working
- 🎓 Helpful for learning about trees and nature
- 📱 Easy to use interface for scanning trees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Deceptive billing practices and unauthorized charges
- ❌ Poor accuracy in tree identification
- 🚫 No clear way to cancel subscription in-app
- ⏱️ Slow performance and endless loading
- 📷 Limited camera controls and poor orientation handling

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized charges despite free trial cancellation
- Immediate subscription charges on app download
- Error: Bad Request when attempting identifications
- App freezes during photo upload from library
- Daily limit counter malfunctions

**Requested features**

- In-app subscription cancellation option
- Bark and bud identification capability
- Multiple identifications per day without premium
- Advanced camera features and zoom capability
- Sound toggle/mute option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tree Trails free?

Tree Trails 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, Tree Trails or Tree Identifier?

Tree Identifier is rated higher. Tree Trails averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tree Identifier averages 4.0 from 298 ratings.

### Do Tree Trails or Tree Identifier have ads?

Neither Tree Trails nor Tree Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tree Trails or Tree Identifier?

Tree Trails ships an update every 2 months, and Tree Identifier every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tree Trails was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tree Identifier on October 25, 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.*