# Gardyn vs TapGrade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gardyn at none against TapGrade's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gardyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gardyn | TapGrade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardyn/id1477063464/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gardyn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477063463) | [andrewlong.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388881652) |

## What reviewers say

### Gardyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardyn/id1477063464)

This app acts as your personal AI gardener, monitoring and optimizing plant growth for healthy, tasty food. It provides detailed advice, remote viewing, and manages your plants even when you're away. Enjoy fresh produce with minimal effort.

**Highlights:** AI-based private gardener (Kelby), Detailed plant growth monitoring, Adjustable growing conditions, Remote plant viewing, Personalized plant care advice, Automated plant management, Order seed refills (yCubes)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌱 Grows fresh produce
- 🔍 Helpful app features
- 🕰️ Automated system
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌱 Variety of plants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, unreliable)
- 💰 Expensive to maintain
- 🔍 Limited app functionality
- 🔍 Confusing app interface
- 🔍 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Water level indicator inaccurate
- Light controls not working properly
- App crashes when changing light schedule
- Compatibility issues with newer phones

**Requested features**

- Add microgreen tracking
- Improve light schedule customization
- Allow multiple Gardyn units under one account
- Add temperature and humidity to dashboard
- Improve time-lapse feature


### TapGrade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgrade/id6761346518)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapGrade Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gardyn free?

Gardyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapGrade free?

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

### Do Gardyn or TapGrade have ads?

Neither Gardyn nor TapGrade shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*