vTree Reviews

Good but Not What I Hoped For

b_s_l

I’ve been using VTree for almost a year, and honestly still have not decided if I like it or not. The problem is that I never know in advance if it will help ID a tree or give me nonsense (this is with the full database installed). I’ve often ended up standing beneath a tree and manually working my way through the photos of likely candidates to figure out the species after carefully entering as much data as I could into the search fields and getting either nothing or a response I know is wrong (e.g., the stand of Liriodendron behind my house repeatedly being identified as Oak, Ash, or other species, apparently depending on the app’s mood of the moment).

What changed?

Systemrename

Essential app. Expect it to be difficult to identify forest plants without skill, but using this app can build that skill and it remains essential for anyone who is trying to identify thousands of species reliably all over the United States What changed? I get crashes when updating location off grid. Still seeing missing photos. Test bed: Moto G5 Android with no connection.

Crashes when I try to open the app

DryBnz

Downloaded and installed on iPhone 7+ with latest iOS software. Crashes when i try to open the app.

Won’t open app

bggie

Would love to try and use the app and excited to try again, but every time I try to open it crashes, not sure if there’s anything I am able to do on my end

No photos

Ann2255

If the photos would open it would be a great app.

Needs work - a lot

doeslayersr

I installed the app and started with only downloading the trees the app thought was in my area... completely useless. The area specific download omitted many common trees I can see out my windows, much less what I would find with the walk in the woods. Black walnut, sassafras, red bud, Osage orange, hickory, black locust, honey locust, paw paw....etc...were all missing from the location/area specific download. Now doing the complete download to see if it is any more complete.

The best tree and woody plant App

MBDHokie

This is a fantastic app that consolidates an amazing amount of scientific information for mobile application. I love the GPS and address features that allow me to search for plants in any location. I can also narrow my search just by inputing some simple plant characteristics. If I am still stumped, I noticed an option to email an expert. A suggestion for future update would include being able to swipe through the photos, however, hitting the BACK button isn't much to ask for FREE! Thanks VT!

Fantastic idea, delivery is meh...

Dutch253

The idea is fantastic but there are definitely issues with the app. Almost none of the pictures work for me. The layout is great and I love the GPS function. Just wish all the features worked. Update: the pictures are downloading now BUT...it's been 6 hours on a wifi connection now it's at 60%...

Needs a way to discard unnecessary data.

Jon1270

This is the most comprehensive tree ID app I've seen -- too much so. It downloads and stores thousands of photos and fact sheets for species that don't grow in my area, and storage of all that surplus data is a problem on my device. There really needs to be some way to discard (or avoid downloading in the first place) unneeded data. I could quibble with other aspects of the UI, but it's the sheer unwieldy size that threatens to be a dealbreaker.

Great app

Arcsterra

Had no trouble downloading - there are a lot of very hi quality photos which show great detail when zoomed in. Very good tree ID set up, short informative text. Only complaint I have is that urban trees are missing - such as Sophora japonica, etc. However the app does include shrubs and vines. I highly recommend the app.