# ForwardPlant: Plant Care & ID — user reviews > 25 indexed App Store user reviews of ForwardPlant by Forward Horizon Tech Limited, rated 4.60/5 from 384 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forwardplant-plant-care-and-id/id6572297744/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forwardplant-plant-care-and-id/id6572297744.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 311 · 4★ 44 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of ForwardPlant? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🌿 Accurate plant identification - 💡 Helpful plant care guides - 📱 User-friendly interface - 📈 Useful plant growth timeline - 🔔 Watering and fertilizing reminders - 🖼️ High-quality pictures and UI - 👍 Practical and targeted maintenance tips - ✅ Diagnosis and remedy features work well - 🌱 Useful for identifying and caring for plants - ✨ Game-changer for plant collection - 👍 Functions work well - 💡 Good for newbie plant owners - 🪴 Can help save dying plants - 💯 Accuracy on par with the best **Cons** - 💸 Advertised as free but not - 😠 Frequent and annoying pop-up ads - ❌ App doesn't do what it says - 📉 Inaccurate diagnoses - 📷 Camera not usable in the app - 💰 Expensive subscription cost - ⚠️ Misleading advertising - ❓ Inconsistent identification and treatment plans - 👎 Totally disappointed **Commonly reported bugs** - App shuts down - App doesn't diagnose plants or give remedies - App doesn't correctly identify plants - Camera not working in the app - App crashes - Inconsistent identification and treatment plans **Most requested features** - More home maintenance functions - More favorable pricing ## Newest reviews (6 of 25) ### 5/5 — Winter plants need love and Care *2024-11-08* just finished setting up my winter greenhouse ,caring for plants i find needs the correct know how ..had to review them on their home remedies and diagnosis feature works well most of the time . The watering calendar is especially helpful because humidity in my greenhouse is a problem . **Developer response:** Thank you for trusting PlantJoy with your greenhouse journey! We're deeply honored to support dedicated plant lovers like you. Your expertise in plant care inspires our innovations – stay tuned for our upgrades designed specifically for greenhouse guardians. Let's keep nurturing beauty together! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — My plants we're saved. *2024-11-06* After an intense Google search on how to fix my dying plant, i was frustrated with the huge number of random solutions.Reddit didn't help either..tried a few of these plant care apps ,this one had an intresting home remedy solu. did as instructed and wala my plants grew new leaves,looking fresh waiting on flowers before winter gets here. **Developer response:** We're honored to have played a role in reviving your plant! Our team celebrates every success story like yours – your joy is why we do what we do. pls stay connected with us; we're committed to being your lifelong partner in plant care. Keep thriving, and may your garden bloom brighter than ever! and thank you for your support! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — Fancy graphics with quite accurate diagnosis *2024-11-02* Found the app on insta ,got limited but rich features from what I can tell ,accuracy is on par with the best ones out there. ### 5/5 — Must-Have for Plant Lovers! *2024-09-30* I’m seriously impressed with this app! I can just snap a picture, and it instantly tells me what plant I’m looking at – super accurate! It even gives me tips on how to take care of it, which has been a lifesaver for keeping my plants healthy. I love that it reminds me when to water or feed them too. If you love plants but don’t always know how to care for them, this app is a must. It’s been a total game-changer for my plant collection! **Developer response:** Your review is the perfect summary of what we strive to be! Have you tried our new AI plant doctor? It's your plant care buddy. It solves any problem, anytime, anywhere. If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — Functions work well *2024-09-29* The identification is very accurate and the knowledge of diseases and pests to learn about is great! ### 5/5 — It's worth downloading *2024-08-14* I've been using the free version of this app and overall, I'd highly recommend it for plant identification and care reminders. I like to try an app for a while before writing a review. There are no annoying ads, though it does prompt you to purchase the full version each time you open it. I simply click "cancel" and continue using it. I frequently use it to take pictures of plants and identify the species. With the free version, you can also take pictures of your own plants and add them to "my garden." You can add pictures over time and see a timeline of your plants' growth, which is really cool. It suggests appropriate watering and fertilization schedules, and you can set reminders/notifications for watering or fertilizing each plant. On iPhone, you can also add a care reminder widget to your home screen, which is more convenient than just the app icon. The paid version unlocks more information about identified plants and allows you to use a feature called 360-degree identification, which is supposed to be more accurate. I've used the bird identification feature before, which used to be part of the free version, and it was accurate. I hope this review helps someone else decide whether or not to try this app! It's worth downloading to compare it to other apps you're considering. **Developer response:** Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled you enjoy the free features like plant ID and care reminders. Your support means the world to our team! and thank you for your support! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — False ad *2025-11-30* Advertising this app as FREE TO USE… that’s false! **Developer response:** Carom1021, thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for any confusion. We do offer free features, including plant identification. Some features, such as plant diagnosis, are part of our premium version. If you have suggestions or need help, feel free to reach us anytime at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. We really appreciate you helping us make PlantJoy better. Best/Victoria, PlantJoy ### 1/5 — Won’t go past the leaf icon *2025-09-08* I’ve tried deleting and downloading again. It just keeps shutting down **Developer response:** Sorry about the crash and truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. 🙏 To help our team investigate, could you kindly email us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com with the details of your device model and the version of PlantJoy you have installed? This will allow our technical team to identify the cause and work on a fix. Thank you so much for your patience and support — we really value having you with us. 🌱 ### 1/5 — This App *2025-07-23* It did nothing that it said… it did not diagnose any of my plants or give me a remedy it only said it was sick. What a waste of time and space on my phone **Developer response:** Hi jailuv21, thank you for your feedback and we are sorry for the inconvenience. We noticed that to receive a detailed diagnosis and remedy in Plantjoy, after taking a photo, please make sure to click on the "Sick" plant card on the identification results page to view the diagnosis and treatment plan. Sometimes users may use the identification function without switching to the diagnosis mode, which can cause the diagnosis page not to appear. We would like to assist you further—please contact us at mail to: forwardhorizontech@icloud.com with a screen recording or photos showing the issue you encountered. We will respond promptly and help resolve the problem. Thank you for your support and understanding. ### 1/5 — Waste of Money *2025-06-09* This app doesn’t always correctly identify plants, about 30% of the time. I find the diagnoses are always the same (even on perfectly healthy plants) and specific remedies are not provided. **Developer response:** Hi TNP2828, We sincerely apologize that our plant identification and diagnosis features did not meet your expectations. To help our technical team investigate the issue on your specific device. Please help us by navigating to your "Garden" page, tapping "Settings" (top-right corner), and sending a report via the "Feedback" option. If you need help right away, please email our support team at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. We appreciate your patience and for bringing this to our attention. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Help *2025-04-21* I have paid thru Dec. but am not able to use my camera in the app. As a result I am not able to use any of the ID or Diagnostic features. **Developer response:** Dear AuntieZel, Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. To enable camera permissions on iOS: Open Settings → Scroll down to Privacy & Security → Tap Camera. Find "PlantJoy" in the app list and toggle the switch to ON (green state). If the issue persists, try these additional steps: Force close and reopen the PlantJoy app after enabling permissions; Update to the latest iOS version (if pending) ; Reinstall the app to reset permission settings. Should you need further assistance, please contact our support team directly at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. We’ll ensure your paid subscription benefits are fully restored. Best regards, The PlantJoy Team ### 1/5 — Not free *2025-04-04* Advertised as free but you can’t even try it without signing up and providing a credit card. Then you get 3 days “free” and it’s $50 after that. **Developer response:** We apologize for the confusion. The free version (no credit card needed) offers core features (plant ID) permanently. The trial is for premium additions only. Please contact forwardhorizontech@icloud.com – we’ll help clarify. ### 1/5 — Totally DISSAPOINTED *2024-11-18* Totally disappointed in the app all together. They holler it's free, it's free, but when you download the app it's a free trial, and x-amount of moneyto pay hhmonthly or yearly. I'm tired of being misled. I could have you this app, but I don't have it to spend on app. **Developer response:** We hear your frustration. we’ve made subscription terms more prominent pre-trial and we'll improve transparency constantly. If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 2/5 — Pop up ads *2025-12-03* The pop up ads are very frequent and very annoying. **Developer response:** Hi Kay and Jim, thanks so much for letting us know.Sorry the pop-up prompts felt too much — that’s definitely not the experience we want you to have.Just to clarify, we do have a few upgrade prompts to help support the free ID feature. Still, we hear you — we’re already working on making them appear less often and at better times. If you have ideas or want to share more about what bothered you, I’d really love to hear from you: forwardhorizontech@icloud.com.Thanks again for helping us make PlantJoy better. Best/Victoria, PlantJoy ### 2/5 — Plant & prob identification *2024-11-24* Had to look up 2 dif plants at 2 dif times. Each was identified differently with dif issues & suggested treatment plans !?!?! NOT GOOD. And I’m NOT HAPPY. **Developer response:** We sincerely apologize for the inconsistencies. Our engineers are investigating – could you share the plant photos and timestamps with forwardhorizontech@icloud.com? We’ll provide revised analysis, thank you. ### 5/5 — I love my plants *2025-04-18* Unfortunately I am not going to be able to afford the subscription which stinks. But I love this app❣️I can only enjoy my 3 free days. So THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THOSE🫛🫚🪴🪻🌱🌱 ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — "Spot-On Plant ID & Expert Care Tips - A Must-Have for Plant Lovers!" 🌿✨ *2025-02-18* 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Absolutely blown away by this plant identification app! The accuracy is spot-on - it correctly identified even my rarest succulents and tricky-looking herbs within seconds. But what truly sets it apart are the incredibly helpful plant care guides! I've become a better plant parent thanks to their practical tips on watering schedules, sunlight needs, and seasonal care. The daily plant insights and troubleshooting advice for common issues (like yellowing leaves or pests) have been lifesavers for my indoor jungle. Love how the interface makes plant care feel accessible for both beginners and experienced gardeners. If you want an app that grows with your plants (literally!), this is your green-thumb companion! 🌿📱 **Developer response:** Your enthusiasm is contagious! We designed the care guides to empower both new and experienced plant parents. Keep nurturing your indoor jungle – we’ll keep refining our tools to help your plant thrive! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — Easier manage my plants *2025-01-20* This app has made it easier for me to manage my plants and learn more about their care, it truly works! ### 5/5 — Caring for my winter plants *2024-12-31* Was kinda helpful in caring for my rose garden ,was about to give up on them this winter .Turns out roses can live in a greenhouse if repotted well. **Developer response:** Winter rose care is tricky – great job saving your garden! We’re expanding cold-weather guides this season. Keep an eye out for new features! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — This APP makes my plant maintenance easier👍👍 *2024-12-27* I moved to a bigger house and bought a lot of plants, but due to poor management and watering, many plants had problems! I occasionally came across PlantJoy on social media and really liked plant identification and disease treatment. These maintenance tips are very practical and targeted, and the operation is simple and fun. I hope the product can provide more home maintenance functions and the price can be more favorable. ### 5/5 — All plants aren’t the same. Good for newbie. *2024-12-16* Don’t plants just need water to grow ,no they need love and care . **Developer response:** Thank you for your support! Plants do need love and smart care! We’ll keep developing features to help users care plants better. Happy growing! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — My baby plant got diagnosed :it’s serious *2024-12-13* Haven’t been taking care of my baby ,fancy app help me diagnose and has been helping out. Would recommend as plant doctor. **Developer response:** Your "plant doctor" compliment is the highest praise! We’re adding more diagnostic tools next quarter. Let’s keep your green babies healthy together! If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — UI smooth pictures HD *2024-12-06* love the quality pictures gallery and UI ,haven't exactly used all the features out .identification seems to be smooth and accurate . **Developer response:** We’re glad you appreciate the visual experience! Stay tuned – more HD content and smoother UI updates are coming soon. If you need assistance or have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us at forwardhorizontech@icloud.com. ### 5/5 — High identification accuracy *2024-12-05* High identification accuracy ### 5/5 — Useful Features for my type of use case. *2024-11-11* Not really into the flora exploration or scavenger lifestyle. Just looking to nurture my garden. Useful for my type of usage, if you happen to have get a deal subscription during colder off season . --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*