PictureThis vs Saveful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PictureThis
Instantly identify millions of plants with high accuracy and receive personalized care advice. Diagnose plant diseases, get watering reminders, and learn about toxic plants to keep your greenery healthy and your family safe.
- Plant identification
- Disease diagnosis & cure
- Care tips & reminders
- Toxic plant warnings
- Weed identification
- Water tracker
- Light exposure monitoring
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PictureThis® identifies millions of plants daily with over 98% accuracy, making plant care simple and accessible. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a new plant parent, PictureThis is your essential tool for plant identification and care. Key Features: Accurate Plant Identifier Renowned as the best plant identification app, PictureThis can identify over 400,000 plant species with unparalleled accuracy. Simply take a picture, and our engine will instantly provide the plant's name and detailed information. Curious about a beautiful plant you saw on a walk? Snap a photo, and let PictureThis do the rest! Plant Disease Auto Diagnose & Cure Take a photo of a sick plant, and PictureThis will diagnose the disease and offer treatment advice. It’s like having a plant doctor on call! If your favorite houseplant develops brown spots, use PictureThis to receive a diagnosis and a step-by-step treatment plan to restore its health. Plant Care Tips & Reminders Get detailed care instructions, including watering schedules, fertilization times, and optimal light conditions, ensuring your plants thrive. Toxic Plant Warning Identify toxic plants and receive warnings to keep your pets, children, and family safe. Unsure if a new plant is safe for your pets? PictureThis will alert you if the plant is toxic and provide safety guidelines to protect your loved ones. Weed Identification Easily identify weeds in your garden and get tips on how to control or remove them. Notice a new plant growing in your garden beds? Snap a photo with PictureThis to confirm if it’s a weed and receive guidance on how to manage it effectively. Water Tracker & Reminder Never forget to water your plants again with timely notifications. Have a busy schedule? PictureThis sends reminders to keep your plants hydrated and healthy without the guesswork. Light Exposure Monitoring Track how much sunlight your plant is getting with our light meter to ensure it’s receiving the right amount of light. Concerned your indoor plant isn’t getting enough light? Use the PictureThis light meter to check its exposure and adjust its position for optimal growth. Manage Your Plant Collection Track all the plants you identify and build your own plant wishlist. Create your personal fingertip garden with PictureThis. Expert Consultation Have plant-related questions? Chat with our experts 24/7 to get personalized advice and tips tailored to your specific gardening needs. Join PictureThis today and elevate your gardening experience! Identify, learn, and care for your plants with us. Let’s make the world greener, one plant at a time. [About PictureThis Premium] • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use: https://api-java.picturethisai.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://api-java.picturethisai.com/static/privacy_policy.html
Saveful
This app helps you manage your kitchen inventory, plan meals based on available ingredients, and track your nutrition and savings. It offers intelligent meal suggestions, expiry reminders, and smart shopping lists to reduce food waste and save money.
- Kitchen inventory tracking
- Intelligent meal suggestions
- Expiry reminders
- Nutrition and calorie insights
- Personalized meal planning
- Smart shopping lists
- Savings tracking
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INTRO Saveful is your personal food platform - helping you cook with what you have, plan smarter, and track your savings in one simple app. Save Money. Save Food. Save Time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH SAVEFUL Turn ingredients into flexible, delicious meals in seconds Track what’s in your fridge, freezer and pantry Build smart shopping lists based on what you actually need See calories and nutrition at a glance Plan meals around your lifestyle and dietary needs Track your savings automatically SMART KITCHEN MANAGEMENT Add what’s in your kitchen and let Saveful do the rest. Get meal ideas based on what you already have Receive reminders before food is forgotten See what to use first Cook more from what’s already in your home NUTRITION MADE SIMPLE Eat better - without overthinking it. View calories and macro breakdowns per meal Track your nutrition over time Scan meals or ingredients instantly Set goals that work for your lifestyle SMART SHOPPING Shop with intention - not guesswork. Auto-build shopping lists from your meals Avoid buying what you already have Reduce impulse purchases Save money every week BUILD BETTER HABITS Saveful helps you build habits that stick. Track your progress over time See your savings grow Stay motivated with simple, achievable steps WHY SAVEFUL? Because food is one of your biggest weekly expenses - and it deserves to work harder for you. Saveful helps you make the most of what you already have, turning everyday decisions into real savings. Stop wondering what’s for dinner. Start using what you already have. Saveful Premium (Hero & Legend) Upgrade to unlock advanced features: • AI-powered meal planning • Nutrition insights and tracking • Leftover transformations • Barcode scanning and smart kitchen tools • Unlimited AI features (Legend plan) Subscription Information • Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly depending on your selected plan • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.saveful.com/privacy-policy Download Saveful today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PictureThis at 58% against Saveful's 25%. PictureThis also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Saveful's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PictureThis sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Saveful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PictureThis ships an update every 8 days, Saveful every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PictureThis | Saveful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glority Global Group Ltd. | Saveful |
Customer experience
PictureThis
Saveful
Bugs and requests
PictureThis
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Inaccurate or incomplete plant information
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add custom plants to the database
- Reminders for pest treatment and other plant care
- Option to export plant data and photos
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- More detailed information on plant varieties
Saveful
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PictureThis
- PictureThis Pro$3.997 Days
- PictureThis Pro$7.991 Month
- PictureThis Pro7 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year
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- PictureThis Pro$39.991 Year
- PictureThis Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PictureThis Pro1 Month trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- PictureThis Family Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Saveful
- SAVEFUL HERO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SAVEFUL LEGEND7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- SAVEFUL HERO7 Days trial$49.901 Year
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- SAVEFUL LEGEND7 Days trial$99.901 Year









