# BudLabs vs PLNTRK APP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLNTRK APP at 100% against BudLabs's 36%. PLNTRK APP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2). BudLabs's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PLNTRK APP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BudLabs has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of BudLabs's written reviews are positive against 100% of PLNTRK APP's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BudLabs | PLNTRK APP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budlabs/id1174388506/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plntrk-app/id6745415803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Nutrients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223498164) | [Scott Borchert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749282449) |

## What reviewers say

### BudLabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budlabs/id1174388506)

This hydroponics grow guide helps growers of all levels organize their cultivation process. It provides tailored feeding schedules with precise nutrient proportions and allows users to manage multiple virtual crops, track progress, and access product information.

**Highlights:** Tailored feeding schedules, Nutrient calculator, Manage multiple virtual crops, Track crop growth phases, Task management and notes, Advanced Nutrients product info, Retailer locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking grows
- 👍 Calculates nutrient needs
- 👍 Easy to use calculator
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Useful for experienced growers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Useless for autos
- 🐛 Nutrient ratios are wrong

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App freezes
- App does not work
- App not opening
- App under maintenance message

**Requested features**

- Ability to input pH and PPM
- Grower suggestions for adjustments
- All grow info in one place
- Edit or delete entries on to-do list
- Support for autoflower community


### PLNTRK APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plntrk-app/id6745415803)

This app simplifies plant cultivation with organized logging, automated reminders, and data-driven insights. Track growth, nutrient schedules, and capture progress photos effortlessly. Share plant profiles and optimize your gardening routine.

**Highlights:** Effortless plant logging, QR code and NFC tag integration, Integrated photo journals, Data-driven insights and reports, Automated task reminders, Shareable plant profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BudLabs free?

BudLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PLNTRK APP free?

PLNTRK APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BudLabs or PLNTRK APP?

PLNTRK APP is rated higher. BudLabs averages 3.2 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while PLNTRK APP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BudLabs or PLNTRK APP have ads?

Neither BudLabs nor PLNTRK APP shows ads.

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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.*