# Gardyn vs MindBloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gardyn at none against MindBloom's 1. Gardyn also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 1). MindBloom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindBloom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Gardyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gardyn has 9.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gardyn | MindBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardyn/id1477063464/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbloom-mood-journal/id6785375007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gardyn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477063463) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## 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


### MindBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbloom-mood-journal/id6785375007)

This app provides a private space for mood journaling and reflection. It helps you understand your feelings by capturing your emotions, offering a non-judgmental companion, and providing weekly insights into your emotional patterns. Your entries and conversations are remembered, allowing for continuous self-discovery.

**Highlights:** Mood journaling with emotion tags, Judgment-free reflection space, Memory of past entries and conversations, Weekly emotional pattern insights, Private by design, Secure sign-in options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindBloom Premium | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gardyn free?

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

### Is MindBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gardyn or MindBloom?

MindBloom is rated higher. Gardyn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while MindBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gardyn or MindBloom have ads?

Neither Gardyn nor MindBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gardyn or MindBloom?

Gardyn ships an update every 10 days, and MindBloom every 10 days. Most recently, Gardyn was updated on October 19, 2026 and MindBloom 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.*