A.L.M.S. vs Grolo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A.L.M.S.
This educational tool aims to simplify music technology for musicians, making their daily workflow more professional and less stressful. It focuses on improving audio literacy through accessible software.
- Simplify music technology
- Enhance professional workflow
- Improve audio literacy
- Reduce stress in music production
- Accessible software for musicians
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As musicians, we deal with some form of music technology every day. This software is intended to make your life with music technology easier, more professional, and less stressful. It intends to make you literate in audio.
Grolo
Cultivate a virtual garden, learning about organic farming and plant care. Engage in a gamified experience with real-time growth stages, and discover the health benefits of each plant. Earn points and climb the ranks in this educational and entertaining simulation.
- Virtual plant cultivation
- Real-time growth stages
- Simulated plant care (sunlight, water, soil)
- Pest and disease management
- Learn plant health benefits
- Gamified scoring and ranking
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Grolo App – Grow, Learn, and Harvest Organically Transform your smartphone into a digital garden with Grolo App! Dive deep into the world of vegetable cultivation and discover the delights of organic farming right at your fingertips. Your Virtual Garden: Start by selecting from our curated list of 20 plants and vegetables. Watch in amazement as your seeds flourish, mirroring genuine growth stages. True-to-Life Care: It's not just about planting seeds. Adjust sunlight, ensure optimal watering, and pick the perfect soil. Ward off pesky intruders and treat plant diseases to ensure a bountiful harvest. Gamified Experience: Enjoy the thrill of speedy plant growth, making your gardening journey both authentic and exhilarating. Health Benefits Revealed: Every plant comes with its set of advantages. From boosting your health to enhancing beauty and athletic performance, learn the myriad ways your garden enriches your life. Score & Shine: Every task you complete earns you points, propelling you up the ranks. Join the Grolo family and embark on a journey where gaming meets gardening, education meets entertainment, and where every harvest brings knowledge and joy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grolo at 100% against A.L.M.S.'s 50%. A.L.M.S.'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
A.L.M.S. ships an update every 2 weeks, Grolo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A.L.M.S. | Grolo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apps Resource Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University | FURIM Institutt |
Customer experience
A.L.M.S.
Grolo
In-app purchases
A.L.M.S.
No in-app purchases
Grolo
No in-app purchases
