# iTrack Africa vs TheTreeApp SA

The clearest difference is price: TheTreeApp SA at Free against iTrack Africa's $14.99. iTrack Africa's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TheTreeApp SA is free to download; iTrack Africa costs $14.99 up front. TheTreeApp SA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. iTrack Africa asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTrack Africa holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of iTrack Africa's written reviews are positive against 33% of TheTreeApp SA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrack Africa | TheTreeApp SA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrack-africa/id952350873/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetreeapp-sa-tree-identifier/id1235289410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 325 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NatureTracking.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/478516489) | [High Branching cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235289409) |

## What reviewers say

### iTrack Africa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrack-africa/id952350873)

This digital field guide helps identify Southern African mammal tracks and signs. It offers detailed measurements, photos, and descriptions for 61 species, aiding enthusiasts, hunters, and researchers.

**Highlights:** 61 Southern African mammal species data, 650+ high-quality track and sign photos, Precise track measurements and scale bars, Detailed descriptions of tracks and dung, Powerful search tool for identification, Offline Wikipedia access for species

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TheTreeApp SA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetreeapp-sa-tree-identifier/id1235289410)

Identify over 1200 South African trees using detailed descriptions, artwork, and photographs. Search by scientific or common name in 11 languages, or use interactive location and random search functions. An evaluation version is available, with a yearly subscription unlocking the full database and two versions of the app.

**Highlights:** Identify over 1200 South African trees, Detailed species descriptions, Artwork and over 6000 photographs, Search by scientific/common name, Search in 11 South African languages, Interactive location-based search, Random Tree Search function, Offline functionality after initial download

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheTreeAppAddOn | $6.99 | per year |
| TreeProBotAddOn | $6.99 | per year |
| TheTreePro SA | $8.99 | per year |
| TheTreeApp | $9.99 | per year |
| TreeProBot | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTrack Africa free?

iTrack Africa costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TheTreeApp SA free?

TheTreeApp SA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTrack Africa or TheTreeApp SA?

iTrack Africa is rated higher. iTrack Africa averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TheTreeApp SA averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do iTrack Africa or TheTreeApp SA have ads?

Neither iTrack Africa nor TheTreeApp SA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTrack Africa or TheTreeApp SA?

iTrack Africa ships an update every 2 months, and TheTreeApp SA every 2 months. Most recently, iTrack Africa was updated on November 1, 2026 and TheTreeApp SA on November 1, 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.*