Comparison

HiGrade vs Hytiva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiGrade

Instantly test cannabis flower quality and %THC using just your phone camera. Get insights into plant health, detect pests and mold, and receive personalized growing advice. Ideal for consumers and professional growers alike.

Highlights
  • Instant %THC testing
  • Cannabis quality analysis
  • Pest and mold detection
  • Personalized growing advice
  • Nutrient balancing
  • Optimal harvest timing
Features
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Instantly test the quality of your cannabis flowers straight from your phone. Three photos are all you need to get a real insight into the health and quality of your bud. No lab equipment is necessary! Analyze your plant’s quality and %THC by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and HiGrade’s proprietary testing algorithms. Turn your camera phone into an accurate, portable testing station so you can better understand the product in front of you. For the personal consumer: By understanding exactly what the levels of active compounds are in each plant, you are empowered to take control of your medication and monitor your personal dosage. Be confident that your weed is free of harmful pests and mold and of the highest quality. For the professional grower: HiGrade PRO is the ultimate on-the-go lab and cultivation center. Turn into a master grower with personalized cultivation advice that enables you to diagnose and treat plant disease, balance nutrients and find the optimal time for harvesting. Be able to test all of your flowers for active compounds so you can accurately maintain quality and consistency. HiGrade will turn you into a master grower, helping you to grow healthier plants with higher yields. To activate HiGrade PRO you'll need to purchase the HiGrade Kit, which comes with a unique activation code as well as a smartphone accessory that will turn your phone camera into a high resolution microscope. The HiGrade Kit gives us a better view of specific plant structures so we can accurately analyze and diagnose your plant in real time using cloud-based algorithms. Use your unique activation code to gain access to all HiGrade PRO features. We’re your buds’ new best bud. Download HiGrade today.

About

Hytiva

Discover detailed information on cannabis strains, find dispensaries, and order products for pickup or delivery. Access verified lab data, user reviews, and educational content to make informed choices about cannabis.

Highlights
  • Extensive strain library with verified photos and lab data
  • Terpene and cannabinoid educational videos
  • Dispensary menus with real-time product information
  • Search for deals and products by specific criteria
  • Online ordering for pickup or delivery
  • Direct communication with dispensaries
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Learn About Cannabis, Find Cannabis at Dispensaries Near You, and Order for Pickup or Delivery. Finally, everything you love about Hytiva in a fast, native app built for you and your real needs. Online ordering and other features require compliance with regulations in each state. ID is always required and, in some areas, a Medical Marijuana Card may be required. Learn About Cannabis - The world's largest library of strains with real, verified photos, lab data and lineage, along with video reviews sharing the effects real people have experienced. We buy every strain we review to guarantee the most independent, unbiased information. Search by strain type, effects, terpenes and more... - Terpene and Cannabinoid videos that will make your cannabis buying decisions better in minutes...with real science, baking temperatures, and more. - Recipes and Lifestyle videos that will keep inspire you to see cannabis in a different way and keep you up with the latest content that affects you. Find the Strains and Products for You - The most in-depth dispensary menus, with products matched to our massive strain and product library, with complete lab information integrated from dispensary point of sale systems every minute. Find the stores that offer full transparency about the products they sell in your area. - Quickly search to find deals or find products by type, category, weight, THC/CBD levels and even the terpene combinations you love. - The fastest experience you've ever had on a cannabis app. Stop waiting for menus to load and selecting every product individually to see basic details. Order Cannabis for Pickup or Delivery - Enjoy ordering cannabis with a smooth ordering process that respects your privacy while handling the challenges of legal cannabis compliance. - Text message communication with the dispensary on every order so you never wonder who to talk to or how to reach them. And yes, you can even call. - Hytiva isn't just another online ordering company claiming to be compliant. Hytiva is licensed in the areas it operates, delivering for dispensaries with our employee drivers, excited to bring you your order. We team up with dispensaries to offer real customer service, accountability, and a team you can talk to. About Hytiva Hytiva is a portfolio of cannabis companies, working from the beginning of legal cannabis in the United States and Internationally, to bring professionalism, truly helpful technology, and real services to the cannabis industry worldwide. In addition to the customer oriented services Hytiva provides publicly, we are constantly working behind the scenes to support dispensaries, production companies, and cultivation companies making the products you consume with better processes, automation, more transparency with their customers, and much more.

Screenshots

HiGrade4 screens
Hytiva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hytiva at none against HiGrade's 9. HiGrade's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (922 vs 14). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HiGrade sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hytiva asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiGrade holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiGrade has 922 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of HiGrade's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hytiva's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiGrade ships an update every 3 weeks, Hytiva every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HiGrade versus Hytiva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiGradeHytiva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (922 ratings) — better4.3 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings922 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMyCrops Technologies Ltd.Hytiva Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

HiGrade

All ratings922 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.7%

Hytiva

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

HiGrade

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes
  • Login/subscription issues
  • Inability to delete photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to identify strain
  • More comprehensive analysis (CBD, etc.)
  • Journal/notes feature for grow data
  • Better photo/camera integration

Hytiva

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

HiGrade

Subscriptions8
  • HiGrade monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • HiGrade - monthly subscription$14.991 Month
  • HiGrade | monthly subscription$19.991 Month
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  • HiGrade 3 month subscription$24.993 Months
  • HiGrade 3 month subscription2 variants$39.993 Months
  • HiGrade annual subscription$59.991 Year
  • HiGrade annual subscription$69.991 Year
  • HiGrade annual subscription$79.991 Year
None

Hytiva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiGrade free?
HiGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hytiva free?
Hytiva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HiGrade or Hytiva?
HiGrade is rated higher. HiGrade averages 4.6 out of 5 from 922 ratings, while Hytiva averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.
Do HiGrade or Hytiva have ads?
Neither HiGrade nor Hytiva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiGrade or Hytiva?
HiGrade ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hytiva every 7 months. Most recently, HiGrade was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hytiva on November 3, 2026.

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