WatchFlower vs Swatch Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WatchFlower
This application reads and plots data from compatible Bluetooth plant sensors, thermometers, and air quality monitors. It features an extensive plant database and supports multiple languages. The app prioritizes user privacy by not tracking usage or requiring personal data.
- Reads Bluetooth plant sensors
- Plots sensor data
- Supports thermometers and air quality sensors
- Extensive plant database (3400+ entries)
- No account or personal data required
- Multi-language support
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WatchFlower is a plant monitoring application that reads and plots data from compatible Bluetooth sensors like Xiaomi 'Flower Care' or Parrot 'Flower Power'. WatchFlower also works great with a couple of Bluetooth thermometers and air quality monitoring sensors! WatchFlower is an open source software. By buying it here, you support its development! It doesn't track your application usage, doesn't require an account, your GPS position, nor any other personal data! The application is available in English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish and Russian. Application developed by Emeric Grange. Visual design by Chris Díaz. New features: - WatchFlower now has a plant database with over 3400 entries! Supported sensors: • Xiaomi "Flower Care" / VegTrug "Grow Care Home" • Xiaomi "Flower Care Max" / VegTrug "Grow Care Garden" • Xiaomi "RoPot" / VegTrug "Grow Care Pot" - Works with both international and Chinese versions. • Tuya "Flower Care" • Parrot "Flower Power" • Parrot "Pot" - Automatic watering is not yet supported. • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer Clock" • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer Alarm" - Supports automatic time setting and switching temperature units. • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer" • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer 2" • Xiaomi "BLE Temperature and Humidity sensor" (with LCD screen) • ClearGrass "Digital Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer" (with EInk screen) • ClearGrass "Temp & RH Monitor" (with LCD screen) • Qingping "Temp & RH Monitor Lite" (with LCD screen) • SensorBlue "ThermoBeacon" (LCD and keychain) • Qingping "Air Monitor Lite" • Honeywell HCHO detector • VSON "Air Box" WP6003 Follow development, post bug reports and suggest new features on the GitHub page (https://github.com/emericg/WatchFlower) or contact me directly by email (emeric.grange@gmail.com). This project is NOT associated with Xiaomi, Parrot, or any sensor manufacturer.
Swatch Time
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Swatch Time displays time in '.beats' and in local time. Users are available worldwide. You are able to swipe from one to the other and share the Internet time to your friends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Swatch Time at Free against WatchFlower's $1.99. Swatch Time also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). WatchFlower's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Swatch Time is free to download; WatchFlower costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WatchFlower ships an update every 2 months, Swatch Time every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WatchFlower | Swatch Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emeric Grange | Nicolas Fillion |
In-app purchases
WatchFlower
No in-app purchases
Swatch Time
No in-app purchases
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