iENV vs PPFD METER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iENV
This utility app connects UNI-T environmental meters to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It displays and records real-time data for temperature, humidity, noise, wind speed, light intensity, and rotation speed from compatible UNI-T devices.
- Bluetooth connectivity to UNI-T meters
- Real-time data display
- Data recording capabilities
- Supports multiple environmental parameters
- Compatible with various UNI-T meter models
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iENV is an App which connects UNI-T’s mini environmental series meters to a cell phone through Bluetooth. It is a free App which can be downloaded from App Store. iENV is able to display and record real-time temperature/humidity, noise level, wind speed, light intensity and rotate speed through UNI-T meters UT333BT, UT353BT, UT363BT, UT383BT, UT372D , UT325F, UT381A , and UT382A respectively.
PPFD METER
This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.
- LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurements
- Light mapping and distribution analysis
- Uniformity and PPF evaluation
- Energy efficiency and consumption tracking
- Customizable setting profiles
- Bluetooth sensor integration
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Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, PPFD Meter sets itself apart from standard grow light meter apps with its comprehensive features and intuitive design. Using your phone's built-in sensors or the acclaimed UNI-T UT383 BT sensor via Bluetooth, PPFD Meter provides precise and reliable light measurements. This accuracy is essential for understanding and optimizing the light your plants receive, ensuring their health and growth. PPFD Meter is more than a light measurement tool; it's a guide to understanding your plants' needs. It converts LUX readings into PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) and DLI (Daily Light Integral), providing critical insights for your lighting setup. Customize up to five different settings profiles for various environments or growth stages, making your plant care as unique as your garden. Advanced Light Mapping and Analysis Step into a new era of light management with PPFD Meter's advanced light mapping capabilities. Our exclusive PAR and DLI Maps feature offers a vivid, detailed representation of light distribution across your grow area, enabling precise adjustments for optimal plant growth. But that's just the beginning: In-Depth Light Analysis: Measure light uniformity to ensure even plant growth, and evaluate your setup's PPF (Photosynthetic Photon Flux) to understand the total light output. Efficiency and Consumption Insights: Assess the efficiency of your lighting system in converting energy into usable light. Track the daily total energy consumption to manage your energy usage and environmental impact effectively. Comprehensive DLI Tracking: Monitor the Daily Light Integral, a key factor in regulating plant health and growth cycles, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of light each day. These advanced features make PPFD Meter not just an app, but a vital partner in your indoor gardening journey. It’s a leap forward from typical grow light meter apps, offering a depth of analysis and customization that truly enhances your plant care experience. Download PPFD Meter today and embark on a journey of precision and expertise in plant care. Your plants will thrive like never before! Privacy Policy: https://www.ppfd.app/pp Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PPFD METER at 4.6 against iENV's 3.1. PPFD METER also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 24%) and ratings volume (118 vs 7). iENV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PPFD METER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iENV asks for nothing beyond the download.
PPFD METER holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPFD METER has 118 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of iENV's written reviews are positive against 53% of PPFD METER's.
iENV ships an update monthly, PPFD METER every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | iENV | PPFD METER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (118 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 118 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO.,LTD. | Candas Pamukcu |
Customer experience
iENV
PPFD METER
In-app purchases
iENV
No in-app purchases
PPFD METER
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium Plus$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads$29.99









