Comparison

aiPlants vs Deck Garden

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

Head to head
About

aiPlants

Identify thousands of plant species from photos of flowers or leaves. Access detailed information linked from Wikipedia and track your identification history. Contribute to AI research by submitting your plant images.

Highlights
  • Plant identification from photos
  • Detailed plant information
  • Identification history
  • Supports over 11,000 species
  • User data contribution for AI research
Features
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aiPlants APP is the first in a series of object recognition tools being developed by ROBUSOFT Co., LTD. based on machine learning and artificial intelligence technology and massive plants gallery provided by Institute of Botany CAS. aiPlants identification model is trained and optimized by researchers of ROBUSOFT AI expert team, it can identify more than 11,000 species of plants found in China, Japan and other countries with accuracy over 80%. And also it offers more detailed information linked from Wikipedia. The number of species and the number of images used by the application evolve with contributions of end users to the project. aiPlants can identify plant species from photographs of flower, leaf or the whole plant. It works better if you focus on the flower or other typical organs of the plant. Functions 1. Plant identification Take a photo or choose one from your album, aiPlants application will tell you the Latin name of the plant. 2. Browse identification history Browse the identified plants list you have submitted. 3. Emulate aiPlants Emulate and share the application, give your feedback. Your Data The images and associated data, including date and location information, that you submit when using aiPlants will be held by ROBUSOFT Co., LTD and may be used to benefit AI research. By using aiPlants, you consent to this data being used in this way and you grant the unrestricted, perpetual right to use, reproduce, translate and distribute any material you submit. Contact us: Website:www.aiplants.net Business:biz@robusoft.com.cn ROBUSOFT (BEIJING) CO., LTD

About

Deck Garden

This app offers daily affirmations, mindfulness reflections, and guided meditations to foster a positive mindset and encourage intentional living. It combines law of attraction principles with self-care practices to help users cultivate gratitude, self-love, and emotional balance through illustrated cards and soothing musical meditations.

Highlights
  • Daily affirmation card draws
  • 60 illustrated affirmation cards
  • Random inspiration reminders
  • Musical meditations with spoken affirmations
  • Card spreads for self-reflection
  • Supports 25 languages
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Create, discover, and enjoy beautiful card decks for reflection, mindfulness, journaling, creativity, coaching, and personal growth. One app. Two journeys. Explore inspiring decks for your own daily practice, or create and publish a deck of your own using the built-in no-code creator tools. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of reflection or bringing your ideas to life, Deck Garden grows with you. ------ EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL DECKS Browse a growing marketplace of decks created by artists, coaches, writers, educators, mindfulness practitioners, and independent creators from around the world. Discover decks across many themes, including: - Mindfulness - Personal Growth - Creativity - Affirmations - Coaching - Wellness - Relationships - Meditation - Reflection Try any deck free for 2 days before deciding if it’s right for you. ------ A DAILY REFLECTION PRACTICE Use Deck Garden as part of your daily mindfulness routine. - Draw a Daily Card for inspiration and encouragement - Explore beautifully designed creator-made decks - Use guided 3-card and 5-card spreads for deeper reflection - Journal your thoughts with guided moods and prompts - Listen to optional audio reflections and relaxing meditations - Receive daily or hourly card reminders from your favorite decks - Enjoy calming slideshow mode for quiet moments Deck Garden is designed to encourage self-reflection, creativity, gratitude, emotional awareness, and intentional living. ------ CREATE YOUR OWN DECK Turn your ideas into beautiful interactive card decks - no programming required. Using the built-in creator tools, you can: - Design your own cards - Add artwork, titles, affirmations, reflections, or journaling prompts - Record or upload optional audio - Customize colors, fonts, backgrounds, layouts, and themes - Create member-only content - Publish your deck to the marketplace - Reach a worldwide audience - Track views, downloads, purchases, and subscriptions in your creator dashboard - Receive monthly payouts for eligible sales and subscriptions Build entirely within the app or continue in the browser-based Pack Builder whenever you prefer. ------ FEATURES - Daily Card - Creator Marketplace - No-Code Deck Builder - Guided Card Spreads - Reflection Journal - Audio Meditations - Card Reminders - Slideshow Mode - Multi-language Support - Free to begin with optional upgrades ------ A TOOL FOR REFLECTION Deck Garden is designed to support mindfulness, creativity, journaling, self-reflection, and personal growth. The content is intended for reflection and entertainment. It should not be considered medical, psychological, financial, legal, or other professional advice. ------ Privacy Policy: https://deckgarden.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

aiPlants4 screens
Deck Garden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deck Garden at 100% against aiPlants's 40%. Deck Garden also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months). aiPlants's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Deck Garden sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. aiPlants asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deck Garden holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of aiPlants's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deck Garden's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aiPlants ships an update every 20 months, Deck Garden every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
aiPlants versus Deck Garden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraiPlantsDeck Garden
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (12 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB46 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer北京联星时代科技有限公司Skylove Solei

Customer experience

aiPlants

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Deck Garden

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

aiPlants

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Deck Garden

Subscriptions3
  • Inner Circle (C2)$7.991 Month
  • Inner Circle (C3)$9.991 Month
  • Inner Circle (C4)$14.991 Month
One-time7
  • Add more Cards$5.99
  • UNLOCK NOW$6.99
  • Deck Unlock$9.99
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  • Deck Unlock$11.99
  • Garden - Unlock Full Creative Suite$19.99
  • Annual Deck Hosting Fee$19.99
  • Deck Translation$39.99

Questions

Is aiPlants free?
aiPlants is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deck Garden free?
Deck Garden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aiPlants or Deck Garden?
Deck Garden is rated higher. aiPlants averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Deck Garden averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do aiPlants or Deck Garden have ads?
Neither aiPlants nor Deck Garden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, aiPlants or Deck Garden?
aiPlants ships an update every 20 months, and Deck Garden every 10 days. Most recently, aiPlants was updated on November 2, 2026 and Deck Garden on November 7, 2026.

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