# PlantSnap vs Leaf Identifier

The clearest difference is ads: Leaf Identifier at none against PlantSnap's shown. PlantSnap's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (68K vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlantSnap sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Leaf Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlantSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantSnap has 68K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlantSnap | Leaf Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnap-plant-scanner/id1451054346/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-identifier/id6745531655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlantSnap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234702271) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### PlantSnap

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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


### Leaf Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-identifier/id6745531655)

Instantly identify plants from photos of their leaves. Get detailed information on potential matches, including habitat notes and distinctive traits. Save your discoveries in a personal history for easy reference.

**Highlights:** AI-powered leaf identification, Photo analysis of leaf shape, color, texture, Confidence indicators for matches, Habitat notes and traits, Personal discovery history, Unlimited identifications with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlantSnap free?

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

### Is Leaf Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlantSnap or Leaf Identifier?

PlantSnap is rated higher. PlantSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Leaf Identifier averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do PlantSnap or Leaf Identifier have ads?

PlantSnap shows ads; Leaf Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlantSnap or Leaf Identifier?

PlantSnap ships an update fortnightly, and Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlantSnap was updated on October 27, 2026 and Leaf Identifier on October 25, 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.*