Comparison

NZ Coprosma Key vs FloraFinds

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

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About

NZ Coprosma Key

Identify native New Zealand woody plants with this free reference app. It aids ecological survey work, research, and botanical studies by providing identification tools for coprosmas. A hand lens is recommended for detailed observation.

Highlights
  • Identify native New Zealand coprosmas
  • Useful for ecological surveys
  • Aids students and researchers
  • Requires hand lens for detailed features
  • Part of a series of plant identification keys
Features
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This free app is for the identification of coprosmas, a large genus of native New Zealand woody plants. It was created to help identify plants during ecological survey work, but will also be useful to students, researchers, and others in the New Zealand botanical community. A hand lens (10–20×) or dissecting microscope will be needed to see hairs on leaves and stems that are used for identification. Key authors: David Glenny, Jane Cruikshank, Jeremy Rolfe, and Chris Morse. The New Zealand TFBIS (Terrestrial & Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) Programme funded creation of this app. This LucidMobile key is part of a series of free interactive keys for identifying New Zealand native and naturalised plants. Java versions are hosted by Landcare Research (http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/plants).

About

FloraFinds

Identify plants instantly using AI by taking a photo. Discover their scientific classification, traditional uses, and growing tips. Track your discoveries and learn fascinating botanical facts.

Highlights
  • AI-powered plant identification
  • Scientific taxonomy and classification
  • Traditional and indigenous plant uses
  • Modern applications and growing tips
  • Botanical trivia and facts
  • Personal plant discovery history
  • Offline access for identified plants
Features
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FloraFinds transforms your mobile device into a powerful botanical encyclopedia using OpenAI's GPT-4o Vision technology. Simply take a photo of any plant to unlock a wealth of knowledge: • Expert plant identification with scientific taxonomy • Discover traditional and indigenous uses from cultures worldwide • Learn modern applications and growing tips • Explore interesting trivia and botanical facts • Track your plant discoveries in your personal history • Works offline for previously identified plants Perfect for gardeners, hikers, educators, ethnobotanists, and anyone curious about plants. FloraFinds bridges ancient plant wisdom with modern botanical knowledge, all presented in an intuitive, beautiful interface. Each user gets daily identifications, with additional identifications available by watching short ads - ensuring sustainable app operation while maintaining accessibility for all users. Start your botanical journey today and uncover the secrets of the plant world with FloraFinds!

Screenshots

NZ Coprosma Key4 screens
FloraFinds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NZ Coprosma Key at none against FloraFinds's shown. NZ Coprosma Key also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). FloraFinds's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NZ Coprosma Key against 5.0 for FloraFinds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of NZ Coprosma Key's written reviews are positive against 100% of FloraFinds's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
NZ Coprosma Key versus FloraFinds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZ Coprosma KeyFloraFinds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucidMobileTrilogy Labs

Customer experience

NZ Coprosma Key

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

FloraFinds

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NZ Coprosma Key

No in-app purchases

None

FloraFinds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NZ Coprosma Key free?
NZ Coprosma Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FloraFinds free?
FloraFinds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NZ Coprosma Key or FloraFinds?
NZ Coprosma Key and FloraFinds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do NZ Coprosma Key or FloraFinds have ads?
FloraFinds shows ads; NZ Coprosma Key does not.

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