# PictureThis vs Saveful

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureThis | Saveful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | — |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) | [Saveful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702116622) |

## What reviewers say

### PictureThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Education, #13 Top Free · Education, #117 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Plant identification, Disease diagnosis & cure, Care tips & reminders, Toxic plant warnings, Weed identification, Water tracker, Light exposure monitoring

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PictureThis Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PictureThis Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PictureThis Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Accurate plant identification
- 🌱 Detailed plant care information
- 🔍 Helpful diagnosis of plant issues
- 📚 Extensive plant database
- 🌳 Ability to identify trees, shrubs, and flowers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Misleading subscription prompts
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📝 Inability to edit or update plant entries

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
- Inaccurate or incomplete plant information

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saveful/id6460647948)

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.

**Highlights:** Kitchen inventory tracking, Intelligent meal suggestions, Expiry reminders, Nutrition and calorie insights, Personalized meal planning, Smart shopping lists, Savings tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SAVEFUL HERO | $4.99 | per month |
| SAVEFUL LEGEND | $9.99 | per month |
| SAVEFUL HERO | $49.90 | per year |
| SAVEFUL LEGEND | $99.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PictureThis free?

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

### Is Saveful free?

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

### Do PictureThis or Saveful have ads?

Neither PictureThis nor Saveful shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PictureThis or Saveful?

PictureThis ships an update every 8 days, and Saveful every 9 days. Most recently, PictureThis was updated on November 9, 2026 and Saveful on November 3, 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.*