Comparison

Waite Arboretum vs ASMS

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

Head to head
About

Waite Arboretum

Explore a vast collection of trees with this educational app. Discover species, find points of interest using GPS, and follow themed walks. Bookmark favorites and learn about conservation and scientific study.

Highlights
  • Tree identification and search
  • GPS-enabled location services
  • Themed walking trails
  • Photo gallery of arboretum features
  • Bookmark favorite trees
  • Visitor information and amenities
Features
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Use the β€œWaite Arboretum App” to enhance your experience in the Waite Arboretum. An arboretum is a place where trees are cultivated for conservation, scientific and educational study, and display. The University of Adelaide’s Waite Arboretum occupies 30 hectares and contains over 2,400 specimens representing more than 1,000 species from around the world. The climate is Mediterranean with mild wet winters and hot, dry summers and an average annual rainfall of 624 mm. The trees are not watered after establishment. The "Waite Arboretum App" features: β€’ Introduction (Provides brief information about the Waite Arboretum) β€’ Visitor Info (Provides information about access, amenities and wildlife) β€’ Near Me (Allows the user to easily find all the information nearby using GPS and sensor location) β€’ Search (Allows the user to find any of more than 2,400 trees by searching by scientific or common names, distribution and tree ID) β€’ Walks (Using the map functionality the user can choose from a number of themed walks and follow a virtual trail to see trees of special interest) β€’ Gallery (See photos of the Waite Arboretum features including the labyrinth and native bee hotel) β€’ Help and Tutorial (Find your way around the app) β€’ Bookmark your favourite trees and share on social media β€’ Comments and feedback (We would love to hear from you) β€’ Support the Arboretum (Your support would be greatly appreciated)

About

ASMS

Features
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Bridge the gap between home and school with the Australian Science & Mathematics School app, developed by Digistorm. Receive instant information about Australian Science & Mathematics School, push notifications for urgent updates and much more. Key features of the Australian Science & Mathematics School app: Notices: the Notices module provides Australian Science & Mathematics School with the ability to keep their community informed with important information, with push notifications for urgent school notices Calendar: the Calendar module displays all events occurring in the current week or those that are up-and-coming. Events can easily be subscribed to, shared and saved for later Developed by Digistorm - Software for Smarter Schools.

Screenshots

Waite Arboretum1 screens
ASMS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ASMS at every 3 weeks against Waite Arboretum's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waite Arboretum ships an update every 18 months, ASMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Waite Arboretum versus ASMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaite ArboretumASMS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of Adelaide, AustraliaAustralian Science & Mathematics School

In-app purchases

None

Waite Arboretum

No in-app purchases

None

ASMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waite Arboretum free?
Waite Arboretum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASMS free?
ASMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Waite Arboretum or ASMS have ads?
Neither Waite Arboretum nor ASMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waite Arboretum or ASMS?
Waite Arboretum ships an update every 18 months, and ASMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waite Arboretum was updated on November 1, 2026 and ASMS on October 26, 2026.

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