Waite Arboretum vs ASMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tree identification and search
- GPS-enabled location services
- Themed walking trails
- Photo gallery of arboretum features
- Bookmark favorite trees
- Visitor information and amenities
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Use the βWaite Arboretum Appβ 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 Adelaideβs 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)
ASMS
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Waite Arboretum | ASMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Adelaide, Australia | Australian Science & Mathematics School |
In-app purchases
Waite Arboretum
No in-app purchases
ASMS
No in-app purchases








