Great - BUT…..
Before I subscribe to Pro and enter my full garden and seed collection, however, I would really like to see a user-controlled data backup/export feature. Ideally, users should be able to export a complete copy of their garden data—including seed inventory, plant records, beds/layouts, planting history, tasks, harvest records, notes and photos—to a file that can be saved locally on a computer or other device. An import/restore function would also be very important so that the backup could be used to restore the records if necessary.
I would also love an export option for individual lists and reports, such as the seed inventory, planting schedule, task list, harvest records and garden/bed plans. CSV or Excel export for data and PDF export for formatted reports would be wonderful. If those files can be downloaded to a computer and printed there, I personally wouldn’t need a separate in-app printing function.
For me, long-term ownership and portability of my garden records are important. I previously lost years of records when another gardening service shut down, so I won’t put a large permanent collection into an app unless I can maintain my own independent backup.
The app itself is very promising, and the planting notifications and interface are some of the nicest I’ve tried. Adding complete backup/export/restore and printable or downloadable reports would make me much more comfortable purchasing an annual Pro subscription. Thank you!
Response from developer
Thank you for such thoughtful and detailed feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying Cropwyse’s layout and location-based planting notifications, especially the cauliflower reminder. We completely understand how important it is to have ownership and portability of your garden records. The good news is that an export feature is already in the works. We’re working toward making it easier for users to download and keep their garden data, and your suggestions around backups, restore/import functionality, CSV/Excel exports, and downloadable PDF reports are extremely helpful as we continue developing these features. Thank you for taking the time to explain what would make Cropwyse more valuable to you long-term. Feedback like this helps us prioritize features that gardeners actually need.
My garden looks amazing thanks to Cropwyse
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing Cropwyse! We’re thrilled to hear that the app has helped you plan your garden
