# PlantHelper by GardenVive — Plant Tracking and Journal

> Plant care tracker with identification, diagnosis, and smart reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Faruque Ahamed Mollick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planthelper-by-gardenvive/id6759366956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Faruque Ahamed Mollick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878330013)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planthelper-by-gardenvive/id6759366956/reviews.md

## What is PlantHelper by GardenVive?

Keep your plants alive and thriving with PlantHelper – the ultimate plant tracking and plant care for every gardener! 

Whether you’re growing a vegetable garden, caring for indoor houseplants, or maintaining a beautiful landscape, PlantHelper makes gardening easy. Identify thousands of plants instantly, diagnose sick leaves, and get personalized smart care reminders so you never forget to water again.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE PLANTHELPER:

Track all your plants in the garden, never forget any garden-specific activity like watering, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting etc.

Add your preferred plants in the planting wishlist of the app. When the time comes, the app will send you a notification indicating which plants from the wishlist can be planted at that time.

Maintain plant journal report.

Instant Plant Identification Don't know the name of a flower or succulent? Snap a photo and our advanced AI will identify it in seconds. Access detailed botanical info, sunlight needs, and ideal soil conditions instantly.

AI Plant Doctor & Disease Diagnosis Is your plant turning yellow or spotted? Take a picture! Our smart diagnostic tool identifies pests, fungi, and nutrient deficiencies, giving you a custom treatment plan to save your sick plant.

Smart Care Reminders Stop killing your plants with overwatering or neglect! Set custom schedules for watering, fertilizing, misting, and repotting. We send timely notifications tailored to each specific plant's needs.


Weather alerts can help you to prepare to protect your plants from extreme weather.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Instant plant identification via photo
- AI-powered disease diagnosis
- Personalized care reminders
- Plant tracking and journaling
- Weather alerts for plant protection
- Planting wishlist notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlantHelper Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| PlantHelper Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PlantHelper Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PlantHelper Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planthelper-by-gardenvive/id6759366956/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Could’ve been great but needs adjustments

*2026-08-17*

I really liked this app at first. Easy to set up and stay organized. Unfortunately, the harvest times for nearly all my plants are incorrect. It keeps telling me to harvest my cucumbers just a couple weeks after sowing seeds. And I’m not able to change it. And it wants me to water often despite lots of rain. Not for me unfortunately, but could be great.

**Developer response:** We are working on it and it will going to be fixed

### 1/5 — Can’t do anything on free plan

*2026-07-19*

Logged in and set my location. Couldn’t even add a plant cause the app was so focused on upgrading me to a paid plan. Couldn’t even add my state as there were only about 5 states listed in the pulldown menu and the hover over command did not highlight my state. Worthless.

**Developer response:** Well, the app providing 1 month free trial.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-07-18*

They make you join a paid subscription but it is not worth it. None of the information is 1) convenient or 2) something you can’t find for free on google in 2 seconds - so why would I bother paying for this?

**Developer response:** It's never possible for Google or any other tool to continue monitor you garden plants and give you personalized tips. Google is completely for another purpose; Google can't do what the app is doing. It analyzes current and upcoming weather and microclimate and then suggests to you, sends you notifications when the harvest time comes and much more.

### 5/5 — Finally an app that gets gardening

*2026-06-16*

Most plant apps just tell you generic stuff. This one actually pays attention to your climate, your plants, and what season you're in. The weekly planting recommendations are really accurate for my area.

### 5/5 — Finally an app that gets gardening

*2026-06-13*

Most plant apps just tell you generic stuff. This one actually pays attention to your climate, your plants, and what season you're in. The weekly planting recommendations are really accurate for my area.

### 5/5 — Simple and actually useful

*2026-06-13*

Not overwhelming like other gardening apps. Easy to add your plants, set reminders, and get on with your day. The push notifications are perfectly timed — not too many, not too few.

### 5/5 — Upgraded to premium, no regrets

*2026-06-13*

Used the free version for a month, then upgraded. The daily garden tips know what I'm growing and give advice that actually applies to my plants. Feels like having a gardener friend

### 5/5 — Frost alerts saved my tomatoes

*2026-06-13*

Got a frost warning notification late one night and managed to cover my tomato plants in time. Would have lost the whole crop without it. That alone made this app worth downloading.

### 5/5 — Great for beginners like me

*2026-06-13*

Just getting into gardening and this app made it so much less intimidating. Tells me exactly what to do and when by considering my local weather, climate and so many local factors.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-05-12*

This app sends me a “tip” notification everyday for my plants. When I tap to open, nothing happens. I can see half the advice it’s sending and it’s annoying. I’ve tried to fix it and nothing works. 0% recommend.

**Developer response:** The issue has been fixed. Now, when you tap the tip notification, it will open the tip content. Please have a look again. Also, you can enable or diable the tip notification in the app notification settings.

## Frequently asked questions about PlantHelper by GardenVive

### What is PlantHelper?

PlantHelper is a plant care application that helps users identify plants, diagnose diseases, and receive personalized care reminders. It aims to make gardening easier for everyone.

### How does PlantHelper identify plants?

PlantHelper uses advanced AI to identify thousands of plants instantly. Users can simply snap a photo of a flower or succulent, and the app will provide detailed botanical information.

### Can PlantHelper diagnose plant diseases?

Yes, PlantHelper features an AI Plant Doctor that can diagnose pests, fungi, and nutrient deficiencies. By taking a picture of a sick plant, users receive a custom treatment plan.

### Does PlantHelper provide care reminders?

Yes, PlantHelper sends smart, timely notifications for watering, fertilizing, misting, and repotting. These reminders are tailored to each specific plant's needs.

### What kind of gardening activities can I track with PlantHelper?

You can track all garden-specific activities such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting. The app also allows you to maintain a plant journal report.

### Does PlantHelper have ads?

Yes, PlantHelper contains advertisements to support its free service.

### What devices does PlantHelper support?

PlantHelper is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is PlantHelper updated?

The latest version of PlantHelper is 4.2.16, and it was last updated on June 20, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.38 — 2026-08-23

UI Modified

### 4.2.37 — 2026-08-17

UI Improved

### 4.2.34 — 2026-08-02

Rain alert improved

### 4.2.33 — 2026-07-17

Now, a plant can be added with the plant identification result and from a photo.

### 4.2.32 — 2026-07-12

A photo can be added when creating a journal, and UI improvements.

## More apps by Faruque Ahamed Mollick

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All apps by Faruque Ahamed Mollick: https://appshunter.io/developer/1878330013

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