Comparison

GrowCube vs Leafwise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GrowCube

This app allows you to intelligently monitor and water up to four different plants independently. It uses a 4-channel humidity sensor to track soil moisture in real-time, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of water. You can also log your plant cultivation journey and share your experiences.

Highlights
  • Independent 4-channel watering
  • Real-time soil moisture monitoring
  • Plant management and browsing
  • Exclusive plant diary function
  • Network configuration for device setup
Features
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GrowCube is an intelligent watering product meticulously designed by Elecrow, which is the world's first and first to be launched globally. GrowCube offers multiple watering methods, with an independent 4-channel humidity sensor and water outlet design, allowing for the independent watering of 4 types of plants. By monitoring soil moisture in real time, CrowCube can offer you a unique experience as a flower lover. No matter where you are, it can intelligently take good care of your beloved flowers for you. 1. Add equipment To set up the network configuration for the device, first connect your mobile phone to the device hotspot starting with "GrowCube". After a successful connection, enter the wifi name and password of the current environment in the network configuration interface. Once the setup is successful, switch your mobile phone to the wifi of the current environment and you can use it. 2. Equipment: Users can manage and browse the plants currently being planted on the device, including the suitable environment and soil moisture curve of the current plants. ABCD correspond to four different water valve outlets, and the currently planted plants can be added or removed from each water valve outlet. Click the "Water" button to water. 3. Planting log The exclusive plant diary function records and shares thoughts, ideas and feelings during the plant cultivation process.

About

Leafwise

Features
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Leafwise is the fastest way to diagnose plant problems from a single photo. Powered by advanced AI vision, Leafwise identifies plants and spots issues like disease, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress — then gives you clear, actionable care guidance in seconds. WHAT YOU GET • Instant AI diagnosis from one photo • Plant identification with common names • Likely causes, concrete fixes, and ongoing care tips • Severity indicator (healthy, mild, moderate, severe) • Confidence score for every diagnosis • Private history synced across your devices via iCloud WHO IT'S FOR • Backyard gardeners who want to understand what's wrong • Houseplant owners saving a struggling favorite • Growers and pros who need a quick second opinion DESIGNED FOR iOS • Clean, ad-free interface • Native iPhone experience — fast and offline-friendly • Your photos stay private; nothing is shared publicly • No account required CREDITS AND PLANS Start free with 10 diagnose credits. Top up with one-time credit packs, or unlock daily diagnoses with a subscription: • Leafwise Silver — 10 diagnoses per day, monthly • Leafwise Gold — 25 diagnoses per day, monthly Subscriptions auto-renew monthly until cancelled in App Store settings. Credit packs are one-time purchases. This app provides AI guidance and is not a substitute for professional horticultural advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://support.buddy.cn/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

GrowCube4 screens
Leafwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrowCube at none against Leafwise's 5. GrowCube also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Leafwise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GrowCube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrowCube ships an update every 2 months, Leafwise every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GrowCube versus Leafwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrowCubeLeafwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yikenuo Tech Develop Co., Ltd.Jun Yu

In-app purchases

None

GrowCube

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Leafwise

Subscriptions2
  • Leafwise Silver$2.991 Month
  • Leafwise Gold$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • 100 Credits$4.99
  • 500 Credits$19.99
  • 1,200 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is GrowCube free?
GrowCube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leafwise free?
Leafwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrowCube or Leafwise have ads?
Neither GrowCube nor Leafwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrowCube or Leafwise?
GrowCube ships an update every 2 months, and Leafwise every 3 months. Most recently, GrowCube was updated on November 3, 2026 and Leafwise on November 9, 2026.

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