vTree Reviews – Page 4
3/5 rating based on 44 reviews. Read all reviews for vTree for iPhone.
vTree is free iOS app published by John Peterson
Good Concept, but....
OFisherJr
I don't know if "crash" is the correct description as what actually happens is the "page" you are on suddenly disappears into the background reverting back to the menu page. Attempting to use "Location by GPS" during set-up for download of data files yields no response, so I was forced to enter the address. After this I was able to use the GPS mode for this time the App asked to allow use of the feature when using the App. They just need to put that code global to the program. Because it was winter and was in the house and the tree not readily visible going through the questions wasn't optimal, however, there were no questions regarding the roots, eg., surface or below service, vertical protuberances (such as you see with Cypress), etc. I actually figured out my tree was a Red Bald Cypress in Maryland. I came to this conclusion by searching the web for wetland trees, then going to images and found a pic of the trunk with the exact vertical growths from the roots that looked exactly like our tree. Out of curiosity I went back to the App and in its search window started typing "Cyp" when I pressed "p" the screen disappeared! Double tapping my 'home' key on my iphone 6 plus iOS version 9.2.1 showed the App's Main Menu screen was still in memory. I tried the same thing again and got the exact same result. I tried another search attempting to use the scientific name "taxodium distichum" but when I typed the "o" the screen did the same thing! Maybe the program is using absolute elevations as opposed to a range. The elevation at my house is 511 ft, where the tree is next to my pond it's probably 50 ft lower. I deleted the App it needs more work.
Crashfest 2016
AbandonWare757
Using the search function causes the app to crash. Only useful if you want to manually scroll through the list of trees.
Crashes even with a excellent connection
Boats47
Not sure what happen Virginia Tech? Figured a college with all those computer savvy kids would have the number one app for tree id... I give zero point zero stars.
No Pictures
Steverzz
This would be a very helpful app if the pictures for each tree and map were present. But even using a home computer with Comcast high-speed as well as iPhone, none of the related photos ever load.
Brilliant!
Hogicidal Maniac
Simple to use! Clearly the previous reviewer didn't read the BASIC instructions- you must download the additional data fact sheets to view the photos for each species, this is designed to not burden your phone with data. I simply put in the address of our new property and the local species were presented with fantastic photos and descriptions. Any outdoors person would benefit from this app. Thank you!
Fairly good
DRARP
Nice, usable, but the photos are moderate resolution. So the fine detail that you crave is not there. I downloaded the entire package. I have a bird app and the photos in it are brilliant. Update, after multiple uses I find the application tedious and inaccurate failing to ID even the most common trees in my location.