# Garden Buddy - Plant Assistant — Your personal garden assistant

> AI-powered plant identification and gardening advice assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by Koewen Hoffman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-buddy-plant-assistant/id6737418328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Koewen Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640324631)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 47 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-buddy-plant-assistant/id6737418328/reviews.md

## What is Garden Buddy?

Introducing Garden Buddy, your ultimate companion for all things green! 

Transform your gardening experience with this must have app that puts a world of botanical knowledge right at your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting your plant journey, Garden Buddy has got you covered!

Explore our database that feature both plant species and varieties!

Snap a quick pic and let our powerful plant identification feature do the rest. No more guessing - instantly discover the name and details of any plant you encounter.

Have burning questions about your garden? Fear not! Our AI gardening guru is here to provide expert advice and answers to all your queries, ensuring your garden thrives year-round.

Save your favorite plants for offline viewing, so you can access essential information anytime, anywhere - even without an internet connection.

With Garden Buddy by your side, gardening has never been easier or more enjoyable. Download now and let the journey to greener pastures begin!

Get benefits with the in-app subscription ($3.99/month):
- No advertisements
- Unlimited plant identifications
- Unlimited health assessments
- Unlimited Garden AI credits


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## Key features

- AI plant identification via photo
- Expert AI gardening advice
- Plant species and variety database
- Save plants for offline viewing
- Unlimited identifications with subscription

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garden Buddy Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 AI Chat Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Plant ID Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Health Assessment Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credit Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-buddy-plant-assistant/id6737418328/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great idea

*2025-07-08*

I loved the purpose of the app. I understand it isn’t ready for use yet. UI can use cleaner design and content a good editor. I tried the identification via image and got misinformation. When ready, this will be a great app!

**Developer response:** Hello! Thanks for reviewing the application! I'm glad to see that you like the purpose. Yes, the application still has a lot of work to be done on it and the AI models still need to be tweaked. The next update will fix some of these things and the UI will also be changed

## Frequently asked questions about Garden Buddy

### Does Garden Buddy have ads?

Yes, Garden Buddy contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to the premium plan.

### What is the subscription cost for Garden Buddy?

The Garden Buddy subscription costs $3.99 per month and offers benefits such as no advertisements, unlimited plant identifications, and unlimited health assessments.

### How does Garden Buddy identify plants?

Garden Buddy uses a powerful plant identification feature that allows users to snap a quick picture of a plant to instantly discover its name and details.

### Can I use Garden Buddy offline?

Yes, you can save your favorite plants for offline viewing, allowing you to access essential information anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.

### What kind of advice does Garden Buddy offer?

Garden Buddy features an AI gardening guru that provides expert advice and answers to your gardening queries, helping your garden thrive year-round.

### What devices is Garden Buddy compatible with?

Garden Buddy is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Garden Buddy updated?

The latest version of Garden Buddy is GB 2.1.6 B29, and it was last updated on May 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update frequency.

### What is the age rating for Garden Buddy?

Garden Buddy has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### GB 2.1.6 B29 — 2026-05-19

Changes and updates:
- Added new items to the store (Subscription alternatives)
- Changed the API URL
- Relocated the store and subscription pages to the navigation drawer
- Refined navigation
- Fixed grammar
- Updated dependency versions
- Modified the ID and HA save system
- Improved startup speed
- Database access now restricted to verified applications
- Unverified applications will now have limited access
- Fixed a bug that causes the initialization screen to 'hang' on some devices
- Minor bug fixes

### GB 2.1.3 B26 — 2026-03-14

Garden Buddy Update - v2.1.3 (Build 26)

General fixes and features, here is the breakdown:
- Fixed a bug where rendering Garden AI responses that were not styled correctly.
- Renamed Garden AI to "Willow"
- Plant ID/HA now use larger Gemini models
- ID/HA loading screens are now more responsive to wait times
- Changed the onboarding text and screenshots
- Fixed page state being saved upon changing search filters
- Small UI changes to various parts of the application
- New navigation menu (more organized than before)
- Values for the credit system are no longer stored locally
- Supports UIFrame for upcoming iOS version (iOS 27)
- Now supports iOS 17 and above.

### 2.1.2 Bug Fixes and UI Changes — 2025-12-31

A few application changes:
- Updated the card list UI
- Fixed plant data not loading due to API back-end changes
- Added more plant search filters
- Small UI changes, more to come
- Many more plants added to the API system

### 2.1.1 Bug Fixes & New Screenshots — 2025-11-30

Garden Buddy update (v2.1.1 - Bug fixes & New screenshots):
- New app store screenshots
- Fixed broken links from website update
- Results from scanners providing "No data" will no longer consume a credit
- Fixed inconsistent application identifiers
- Fixed the restore purchases button
- Added a "Store" to the setting page, consumables can be purchased as an alternative to subscribing. As of right now, "Remove ads" is the only available purchase.
- Fixed the daily credit counts not resetting after a new day
- Supports latest iOS version (26.1)

### 2.1.0 — 2025-08-04

Here's what is new:
- Major and Minor UI updates that make the application more appealing to modern design.
- Migrated from Gemini Developer API to Firebase AI Logic
- Added a page on each plant viewer page to request information edits if anything is incorrect.
- Each app downloaded now has a randomly generated support ID
- Bug fixes
- "Restore Purchases" and "Reset App" buttons were fixed

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