# Plant Compass Lite — Sun-smart plant placement

> Analyzes window sunlight to match plants with optimal growing conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Brittany Hale.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-compass-lite/id6778008024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brittany Hale](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774285675)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-compass-lite/id6778008024/reviews.md

## What is Plant Compass Lite?

top guessing which window your plants need.

Plant Compass Lite points your phone at any window and tells you exactly which plants will thrive there, based on the sun's real path through your specific home.

Most plant advice gives you a light level: bright indirect, low light, full sun. That tells you nothing about which window in your home actually qualifies. Plant Compass Lite does the work for you.

HOW IT WORKS

Point your phone's compass at a window. The app calculates how many hours of direct and indirect light that window receives, based on the sun's path for your location and the direction the window faces. Then it matches that window to plants that will genuinely do well there.

WHAT YOU GET

Point at any window to see its light profile
Browse 200+ plants matched to real light requirements
See which plants thrive, cope, or struggle at each window
Search plants you own or want to buy
Identify plants by photo
FREE TO TRY

Download and use the compass for free. Unlock unlimited plant saves and full collection tracking with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges, ever.

Plant Compass Lite was built by a plant shop owner who was tired of watching customers bring home the wrong plant for the wrong window. It is the tool that should have existed years ago.

## Key features

- Analyze window sunlight exposure
- Match plants to ideal light conditions
- Browse 200+ plant profiles
- Track plant thriving, coping, or struggling
- Identify plants by photo
- Search owned or desired plants

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the full app | $5.99 | one-time |
| Plant Compass Lite — Partner Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-compass-lite/id6778008024/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2026-06-27*

Exactly what I needed

## Frequently asked questions about Plant Compass Lite

### What is Plant Compass Lite?

Plant Compass Lite analyzes the sunlight a window receives based on your location and phone's compass. It then suggests which plants will thrive in that specific spot, helping you avoid guesswork.

### How does Plant Compass Lite determine window light?

The app uses your phone's compass and location data to calculate the sun's path throughout the day. It then determines the hours of direct and indirect light each window receives.

### Can I identify plants with Plant Compass Lite?

Yes, Plant Compass Lite allows you to identify plants by taking a photo. This feature helps you learn more about the plants you own or are considering buying.

### What plants are included in Plant Compass Lite?

The app features a browseable collection of over 200 plants. Each plant is matched to real light requirements, indicating whether it will thrive, cope, or struggle in a given window.

### Is Plant Compass Lite free to use?

Plant Compass Lite is free to download and use for its compass functionality. To unlock unlimited plant saves and full collection tracking, a single one-time purchase is required.

### Does Plant Compass Lite have ads?

No, Plant Compass Lite does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, with the option for a one-time purchase to unlock premium features.

### What devices support Plant Compass Lite?

Plant Compass Lite is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work on iOS platforms.

### When was Plant Compass Lite last updated?

The latest version of Plant Compass Lite, version 1.1, was last updated on June 27, 2026. This indicates recent development and potential for ongoing improvements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-27

Your plants finally have a backup plan. Collection sync is here: sign in and your plants follow you across reinstalls, new phones, or those "oops I deleted the app" moments.

Also: bug fixes, performance improvements, and the usual behind-the-scenes work to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-26

No release notes.

## More apps by Brittany Hale

- [Plant Compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-compass/id6775544344)
- [Relish Meal Decider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relish-meal-decider/id6781338334)

All apps by Brittany Hale: https://appshunter.io/developer/6774285675

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