# Monstera vs Dr.Plants

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dr.Plants at 100% against Monstera's 57%. Dr.Plants also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Monstera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monstera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dr.Plants sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dr.Plants holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Monstera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dr.Plants's.

Monstera ships an update every 3 weeks, Dr.Plants every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monstera | Dr.Plants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstera-plant-guide/id1466838845/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drplants/id6757991221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTK Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466838844) | [JOKA CONSULTING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870126019) |

## What reviewers say

### Monstera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstera-plant-guide/id1466838845)

This app helps you care for your plants by providing personalized watering and care reminders. It identifies plants via photo recognition and offers expert analysis for plant health issues, adapting care based on local weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Personalized plant care reminders, Photo recognition for plant identification, Expert analysis for plant health issues, Weather-adaptive watering schedules, Digital garden creation and tracking, Customizable maintenance tips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $29.99 | per year |


### Dr.Plants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drplants/id6757991221)

This app acts as a personal plant doctor, helping you identify plant species, diagnose issues like yellowing leaves or pests, and providing step-by-step treatment plans. It also offers smart reminders, a built-in light meter, and progress tracking to ensure your plants thrive.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification from photos, AI-driven symptom diagnosis, Personalized 14-day treatment plans, Smart watering and care reminders, Built-in light meter, Progress tracking and before/after views, Organized digital garden

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr.Plants Premium – Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Dr.Plants Premium – Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Dr.Plants Premium – Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr.Plants Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Dr.Plants Premium – Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monstera free?

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

### Is Dr.Plants free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monstera or Dr.Plants?

Dr.Plants is rated higher. Monstera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dr.Plants averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Monstera or Dr.Plants have ads?

Neither Monstera nor Dr.Plants shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monstera or Dr.Plants?

Monstera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dr.Plants every 10 days. Most recently, Monstera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dr.Plants on October 19, 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.*