# Plant Identifier vs Leaf Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Plant Identifier at 4.5 against Leaf Identifier's 3.7. Plant Identifier also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). Leaf Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plant Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Leaf Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plant Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identifier has 5.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Plant Identifier ships an update every 2 weeks, Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Identifier | Leaf Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-identifier/id6745531655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183708672) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### Plant Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880)

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, fruits, and trees by taking a photo. Get detailed information, care reminders, and even diagnose plant diseases. Explore a vast, ever-growing plant database and track your collection.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification, Plant care reminders, Plant disease diagnosis, Mushroom identification, Insect identification, Massive plant database, Plant journal and growth tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafSnap Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Premium 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| LeafSnap Premium 6 months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| LeafSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| LeafSnap Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate plant identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying unknown plants
- 📚 Provides useful plant information
- 🌱 Useful for gardeners and plant enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view plant details
- Unable to access photo gallery to identify plants
- Ads cannot be closed or dismissed

**Requested features**

- Add more plant species to the database
- Provide plant care instructions and growing tips
- Allow saving and organizing plant photos
- Improve search and filtering options
- Add support for more languages


### Leaf Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-identifier/id6745531655)

Instantly identify plants from photos of their leaves. Get detailed information on potential matches, including habitat notes and distinctive traits. Save your discoveries in a personal history for easy reference.

**Highlights:** AI-powered leaf identification, Photo analysis of leaf shape, color, texture, Confidence indicators for matches, Habitat notes and traits, Personal discovery history, Unlimited identifications with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plant Identifier free?

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

### Is Leaf Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plant Identifier or Leaf Identifier?

Plant Identifier is rated higher. Plant Identifier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Leaf Identifier averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Plant Identifier or Leaf Identifier have ads?

Plant Identifier shows ads; Leaf Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plant Identifier or Leaf Identifier?

Plant Identifier ships an update every 2 weeks, and Leaf Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plant Identifier was updated on October 1, 2026 and Leaf Identifier on September 23, 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.*