Comparison

HIP vs PlantLine

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

Head to head
About

HIP

Features
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HIP is a reliable partner for wholesale companies in flowers, plants and hardware. Get direct access to a wide and deep selection and order fast and fresh in large quantities. With the HIP app for phone as well as tablet, you always have direct access to a wide selection of daily fresh products. You can also view orders, top up or create new orders from any location: on the road, from your holiday destination, the shop, in the Cash & Carry or from the comforts of your own home. The HIP app offers everything wholesale companies need for quick and easy stock management. Are you already a HIP customer and do you normally place orders through the webshop on your computer? Just simply log on using the same login details Not an online customer yet? When you have downloaded the app, you will immediately see the option to register as new customer on the login page. The explanation and tutorial will follow after you have logged in. • Easy navigation through the complete selection • Easy filtering to get straight to the desired product • View previous orders, repeat or create new orders • Fast ordering

About

PlantLine

Features
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PlantLine helps garden centres and trade buyers place accurate orders fast. Scan EAN or QR barcodes, browse a clear, up-to-date catalogue, and add items straight to your basket — even without a connection. PlantLine sources directly from growers and delivers to your business, combining quality, speed and dependable service. Key features: • Barcode scanning (EAN & QR) • Works offline: keep building orders without signal • Direct sourcing from growers • Fast browsing and clear pricing for trade customers

Screenshots

HIP4 screens
PlantLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIP at every 6 weeks against PlantLine's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIP ships an update every 6 weeks, PlantLine every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
HIP versus PlantLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIPPlantLine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolland Indoor Plants Holding B.V.Plantline BV

In-app purchases

None

HIP

No in-app purchases

None

PlantLine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIP free?
HIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlantLine free?
PlantLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIP or PlantLine have ads?
Neither HIP nor PlantLine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIP or PlantLine?
HIP ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlantLine every 9 months. Most recently, HIP was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlantLine on October 30, 2026.

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