# PlantSnap vs Basic Calculator X

The clearest difference is rating: PlantSnap at 4.6 against Basic Calculator X's 3.3. PlantSnap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (68K vs 3). Basic Calculator X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlantSnap sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic Calculator X asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlantSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantSnap has 68K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of PlantSnap's written reviews are positive against 67% of Basic Calculator X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, Basic Calculator X every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlantSnap | Basic Calculator X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnap-plant-scanner/id1451054346/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-x/id1542841694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlantSnap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234702271) | [Magnus Vernersson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491817395) |

## What reviewers say

### PlantSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnap-plant-scanner/id1451054346)

Instantly identify over 600,000 plant species, including flowers, trees, and mushrooms, with just a photo. Get detailed care advice and connect with a global community of plant lovers to share discoveries and gardening tips.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification, Extensive plant database (600,000+ species), Gardening tips and care advice, Global plant lover community, Plant discovery map (SnapMap), Personalized plant library, Augmented reality zoom

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $43.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plus Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plus Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Snaps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for plant enthusiasts
- 👍 Accurate plant identification
- 👍 Useful community features
- 👍 Informative plant details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate plant identification
- 🔒 Requires sign-up/subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when declining identifications
- Expired password reset links
- Inconsistent plant identification results

**Requested features**

- Plant care instructions
- Offline plant database
- Voice-based plant identification
- Improved search/filtering


### Basic Calculator X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-x/id1542841694)

This app provides essential arithmetic functions, including square roots and percentages. It allows users to perform multiple calculations sequentially, storing previous results for easy reuse. Users can manage their calculation history by deleting individual entries or clearing all saved data.

**Highlights:** Four arithmetic methods, Square and square-root functions, Pi and percentage calculations, Sequential calculation support, Calculation history table, Delete individual/all calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlantSnap free?

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

### Is Basic Calculator X free?

Basic Calculator X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlantSnap or Basic Calculator X?

PlantSnap is rated higher. PlantSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Basic Calculator X averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do PlantSnap or Basic Calculator X have ads?

PlantSnap shows ads; Basic Calculator X does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlantSnap or Basic Calculator X?

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, and Basic Calculator X every 25 months. Most recently, PlantSnap was updated on October 19, 2026 and Basic Calculator X on October 1, 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.*