Comparison

NeedAnything? vs Gardenish

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

Head to head
About

NeedAnything?

This app automatically notifies your contacts when you arrive at a chosen store, asking if they need anything. It simplifies shopping for others by managing requests in real-time, saving trips, money, and confusion.

Highlights
  • Automatic contact alerts upon store arrival
  • Assign contacts to specific stores
  • Real-time request management
  • Supports multiple shoppers and recipients
  • Eliminates delivery fees
  • Secure data encryption
Features
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The NeedAnything app automatically alerts your chosen contacts when you are at your favorite stores and asks them “do you need anything?” You select the stores where you’d like to shop for others and assign the contacts for each store that you’d like to automatically alert when you arrive. Making a grocery stop on your way home? Alert your spouse automatically when you get to the store so you can find out if they need anything. Get their requests in real time and pick up their items. You'll save them from making a trip, save them money by bypassing delivery fees and you’ll save yourself from ever having to hear “You went where? I needed something!” IF YOU SHOP FOR OTHERS: We’ve got you covered! When you shop for relatives, co-workers, roommates and others, NeedAnything’s location technology detects when you are in a specific store you’ve listed and automatically alerts your chosen contacts in real time, asking them “do you need anything?” If you want to shop for more than one person, you can manage multiple requests all in one central spot. IF OTHERS SHOP FOR YOU: It’s easier than ever for others to help you get what you need from the store! Simply accept invitations from your trusted contacts to shop for you when they’re at your favorite stores. You’ll be automatically notified when they’re there, allowing you to make real time requests for the items you need without having to go to the store yourself. Why use NeedAnything? Save shopping trips for others: If your family members, roommates, or neighbors can’t make it to the store, NeedAnything makes it easier than ever to offer to pick up the items they need. Show you care: As a trusted loved one or friend you’ll be letting others know you’ve got them covered by offering to get what they need while you’re at the store. Save time: If you’re shopping for others, you can alert multiple people automatically, all at once and receive real time replies so you get through the store with maximum efficiency. Give peace of mind: Your contacts know and trust you, so you’ll eliminate concerns over safe handling of their items. Save money: Avoid costly 3rd party shopping and delivery fees when your trusted contacts offer to get what you need while they’re out shopping. Save confusion: Eliminate the hassle of calling others, listening to voicemail messages, searching for handwritten lists and jumping between multiple text messages and emails. Just check your NeedAnything app to quickly see who needs what. We’re secure: Here at NeedAnything we take privacy seriously, which is why we use industry-trusted data encryption to ensure no third-party interference. It’s FREE to use! Both you and those you are willing to shop for can use the NeedAnything app for free. Use NeedAnything at your favorite stores, including: • Grocery stores • Drug stores • Carry out restaurants • Coffee shops • Hardware stores • Pet supply stores And more! If you NEED ANYTHING from us, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at: info@needanything.com Visit NeedAnything.com to learn more!

About

Gardenish

This app simplifies plant care with a comprehensive library of species, personalized care schedules, and smart reminders for watering, fertilizing, and more. It helps users build a digital garden, track plant progress, and learn about different plants, all without ads or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Plant species library
  • Personalized care schedules
  • Smart care reminders
  • Digital garden builder
  • Offline functionality
  • Push notifications
Features
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***Grow Confidently, Grow Healthier Plants*** Gardenish is your all-in-one plant care companion. Whether you grow houseplants, herbs, veggies, or a backyard jungle, Gardenish helps you keep every plant healthy, thriving, and stress-free. No Paywalls, No Ads. 100% Free. ***Discover & Learn*** • Browse a beautifully curated library of species from around the world • Explore plant profiles with care tips, sunlight needs, and fun facts • Get inspired by curated collections ***Build Your Digital Garden*** • Add plants to your personal collection in seconds • See everything you’re growing in one clean, organized dashboard • Watch your garden evolve over time with photos and notes ***Smart Care Reminders*** • Automatic schedules for watering, fertilizing, and checkups • Custom tasks so you never forget pruning, repotting, or special care • Push notifications timed for morning or evening -- or any time you choose! ***Personalized & Simple*** • Care instructions tailored to each plant • Works offline with your saved plants and schedules • No account required to get started ***Perfect For*** • Houseplant beginners who just want a reminder • Busy plant parents who love automation • Gardeners looking for inspiration and better plant knowledge Gardenish takes the guesswork out of plant care so you can focus on enjoying the process. Download free today and start growing with confidence!

Screenshots

NeedAnything?4 screens
Gardenish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gardenish at daily against NeedAnything?'s every 2 weeks. Gardenish also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NeedAnything?'s advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gardenish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of NeedAnything?'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Gardenish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedAnything? ships an update every 2 weeks, Gardenish daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NeedAnything? versus Gardenish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedAnything?Gardenish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeedAnything LLCEvanko Consulting Group LLC

Customer experience

NeedAnything?

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Gardenish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NeedAnything?

No in-app purchases

None

Gardenish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeedAnything? free?
NeedAnything? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gardenish free?
Gardenish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeedAnything? or Gardenish?
Gardenish is rated higher. NeedAnything? averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Gardenish averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NeedAnything? or Gardenish have ads?
Neither NeedAnything? nor Gardenish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeedAnything? or Gardenish?
NeedAnything? ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gardenish daily. Most recently, NeedAnything? was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gardenish on November 5, 2026.

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