PRIME Wire vs Plantaform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
Plantaform
This app connects to a smart indoor garden system, automating plant care. It configures growing conditions, sends reminders for water and harvesting, and provides plant information. Enjoy fresh produce year-round with this hassle-free gardening solution.
- Connects to smart indoor garden
- Automated growing conditions
- Light schedule customization
- Water reservoir reminders
- Harvest notifications
- Guided cleaning process
- Plant information database
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Experience the ultimate gardening adventure with the Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden! This Plantaform app connects to our fully automated smart indoor garden powered by revolutionary fogponics technology. Using the Plantaform application is simple. Just scan the QR code on your plant pod pack, and the app will configure the ideal growing conditions for your specific plant species. You can change the light schedule, get reminders for refilling the water reservoirs, and receive notifications when it's time to harvest. The Plantaform app also oIers a guided cleaning process, provides you with detailed information about the plants you are growing and the Smart Indoor Garden system itself. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, Plantaform is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to experience the joys of indoor gardening without the hassle of traditional methods. Our app makes it easy to manage your Plantaform device, learn about your plants, and get valuable insights into your plant's growth. With Plantaform, you can have a beautiful and thriving garden that will provide you with fresh and delicious produce all year round. Join the indoor gardening revolution today and let Plantaform help you create the ultimate indoor garden experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: PRIME Wire at 1K against Plantaform's 1. PRIME Wire also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Plantaform's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plantaform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Plantaform every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Plantaform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Plantaform Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Plantaform
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
Plantaform
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Plantaform
No in-app purchases
