# Draw with Crayon vs Plant Identification ++

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plant Identification ++ at 44% against Draw with Crayon's 3%. Plant Identification ++ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 123 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw with Crayon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plant Identification ++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plant Identification ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Draw with Crayon's written reviews are positive against 44% of Plant Identification ++'s.

Draw with Crayon ships an update every 123 months, Plant Identification ++ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw with Crayon | Plant Identification ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-with-crayon/id1010349789/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identification-plus-plus/id1488376022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 2.8% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 123 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [An Banh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466900439) | [Plant Identification Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684429374) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw with Crayon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-with-crayon/id1010349789)

Experience a fun and colorful drawing app with realistic crayon strokes. Perfect for all ages to express creativity, doodle freely, and enjoy the joy of coloring with a friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Realistic crayon strokes, Intuitive drawing interface, Vibrant artwork creation, Free doodling, Joyful coloring experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - No Ads Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Not accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Network error
- App crashes when selecting ATM
- App crashes on opening
- No network connection error
- Spinning gears/loading screen

**Requested features**

- Map view
- Enter address manually
- Drive-thru information
- Option for 'While Using App' for location services


### Plant Identification ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identification-plus-plus/id1488376022)

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees from a photo using advanced AI. Get detailed information and explore a vast plant database. Perfect for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification, AI-powered analysis, Large plant database, Detailed plant information, Identification history, Share findings

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Plant Identification | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Plant Identification | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plant Identification | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate plant identification
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Helpful plant information
- 🔍 Useful for gardening and nature enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall/subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate plant identification
- 🔁 Endless loop of subscription prompts
- 📵 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (already subscribed but still prompted)
- Inability to identify common plants
- Photos not saving to camera roll

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/access identified plant photos
- More detailed plant information and care tips
- Option to disable subscription prompts
- Improved identification accuracy, especially for similar plants


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw with Crayon free?

Draw with Crayon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plant Identification ++ free?

Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Draw with Crayon or Plant Identification ++?

Plant Identification ++ is rated higher. Draw with Crayon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do Draw with Crayon or Plant Identification ++ have ads?

Draw with Crayon shows ads; Plant Identification ++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw with Crayon or Plant Identification ++?

Draw with Crayon ships an update every 123 months, and Plant Identification ++ monthly. Most recently, Draw with Crayon was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plant Identification ++ on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*