Comparison

Trees Diary vs My Seed Collection

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

Head to head
About

Trees Diary

Document and manage your tree inventory with detailed profiles, track their development through a diary with photos, and visualize them on a map. Supports multiple languages and iCloud backup for easy management and transfer.

Highlights
  • Individual tree profiles
  • Diary entries with photos
  • Map view of tree locations
  • Photo documentation with adjustable size
  • iCloud backup and export
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Trees Diary - Your Digital Journal for Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Plants Document and manage your entire tree inventory - whether in your own garden, on an orchard meadow, in the forest, or across your property. Trees Diary is the perfect app for anyone who wants to systematically catalog their trees, fruit trees, shrubs, and hedges and follow their development over the years. CATALOG & MANAGE TREES Create an individual profile for each tree - including species, variety, planting date, and exact location on the map. Whether it's a single apple tree in the garden, a row of oaks along a field, or an entire orchard meadow - stay on top of it all. KEEP A DIARY Track the development of your trees over the years. Document pruning, flowering times, harvest yields, pest infestations, or special observations - with text and photos. MAP VIEW See all your trees at a glance - as pins on the map. Ideal for orchards, woodland plots, or large properties. Switch between standard and satellite view. PHOTO DOCUMENTATION Photograph your trees throughout the seasons and track their growth. Compression and image size are adjustable to keep the database lean. ICLOUD BACKUP Automatically back up your database to iCloud Drive and transfer it to another device. Email export is also available. NEW: MULTILINGUAL Now available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Chinese (Simplified). Perfect for: - Garden owners with fruit trees and ornamental shrubs - Orchard meadow operators and community orchard groups - Forest owners and forestry enthusiasts - Conservationists and tree sponsorships - Property owners with tree inventories Simple. Clear. For everyone who loves their trees.

About

My Seed Collection

Organize and track your garden's seed collection with this comprehensive iOS app. Easily add seed details, sort and filter your collection, create custom groups, and manage a wishlist for future purchases. Designed for gardeners of all levels to simplify garden management.

Highlights
  • Personal seed database with images and vital signs
  • Advanced sorting, filtering, and search capabilities
  • Automatic folder organization by category and type
  • Editable seed entries
  • Custom collection creation
  • Wishlist with saved seed store URLs
Features
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Grow Your Garden with My Seeds Collection - The Ultimate Seed Organizer! Transform the way you manage your garden with My Seeds Collection, the all-in-one iOS application designed for gardeners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our app provides the tools you need to organize, track, and expand your gardening projects with ease. Key Features: Seed Database: Easily add seeds to your personal database. Capture images, name, category, type, and vital signs like life cycle and height. Our comprehensive entry system ensures every seed's details are meticulously recorded. Advanced Sorting, Filtering, and Search: Find exactly what you're looking for with our powerful search tools. Sort and filter your seeds by various criteria, making it effortless to manage your collection. Automatic Folder Organization: Say goodbye to clutter! Our app intelligently categorizes and places your seeds into folders based on their category and type. Editable Seed Entries: Plans change, and so do gardens. With our app, you can edit seed details anytime to keep your database up-to-date with your gardening progress. Custom Collections: Craft your dream garden by creating custom collections. Organize your seeds into personalized groups, making planning and tracking your gardening endeavors a breeze. Wishlist: Discover the perfect seeds for your garden? Save URLs from seed stores directly in the app, creating a wishlist for future purchases. Never lose track of your desired seeds again! My Seeds Collection is more than just an app; it's your gardening companion. Designed to simplify garden management, our app supports your passion for gardening, helping you to grow your garden beautifully and efficiently. Whether you're exploring new seed varieties or meticulously planning your next planting season, My Seeds Collection has got you covered. Download My Seeds Collection today and let your garden thrive! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trees Diary4 screens
My Seed Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Seed Collection at Free against Trees Diary's $0.99. My Seed Collection also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Trees Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On ads 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

My Seed Collection is free to download; Trees Diary costs $0.99 up front. My Seed Collection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Trees Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trees Diary ships an update every 22 months, My Seed Collection every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trees Diary versus My Seed Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrees DiaryMy Seed Collection
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatthias RudolphAliaksei Lazarau

Customer experience

Trees Diary

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

My Seed Collection

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Trees Diary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

My Seed Collection

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Forever$12.99

Questions

Is Trees Diary free?
Trees Diary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Seed Collection free?
My Seed Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trees Diary or My Seed Collection have ads?
Neither Trees Diary nor My Seed Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trees Diary or My Seed Collection?
Trees Diary ships an update every 22 months, and My Seed Collection every 4 days. Most recently, Trees Diary was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Seed Collection on October 24, 2026.

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