Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs FYTA

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

Head to head
About

Plant Identification ++

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees from a photo using advanced AI. Get detailed information and explore a vast plant database. Perfect for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Instant plant identification
  • AI-powered analysis
  • Large plant database
  • Detailed plant information
  • Identification history
  • Share findings
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Identify plants in a snap. Take a picture with iPhone's camera, or pick a photo from your library, then we'll use advanced machine learning algorithm to identify the plant in the picture. It's convenient and fast! Whether you're working in your garden, or hiking on the sunny days; whenever you want to figure out what's the name and details of a beautiful flower or an unknown grass, simply use this app to take a picture, and we'll tell you the details instantly. It is very convenient for the curious minds, or people who want to decorate their own gardens with a specific plant. Key Features: - Instantly identify tens of thousands of plants, flowers, trees, leaves - Powered by advanced artificial intelligence - A large database of plants - Great for gardening fans and horticulture specialists - Super simple interface, easy-to-use for anyone - Suggest a list of possible plants based on your photo - Show details about a plant - Check your identification history at any time - Share your picture with plant details to your friends Future Features: - A community for plant lovers - Plant care tips - You can subscribe for premium features from inside the app; subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Alternatively a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase: Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store; Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen; Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID; Tap Subscriptions; Tap the subscription you want to manage; Use the options to manage your subscription. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://plant-identification.flycricket.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://plant-identification.flycricket.io/terms.html Connect with us: https://twitter.com/PlantStoryApp

About

FYTA

This app uses smart sensors to monitor your plants' needs, providing AI-driven analysis and personalized care tips. Identify plants, diagnose diseases, and receive real-time notifications for watering, fertilizing, and more. Organize your plant collection and ensure they thrive indoors or outdoors.

Highlights
  • Smart sensor integration
  • AI-driven plant analysis
  • Personalized care tips & notifications
  • Photo-based plant identification
  • Disease diagnosis via photo
  • Plant library and tutorials
  • Plant organization and grouping
Features
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FYTA – Stop guessing, start tracking! Know what your plants really need — with smart sensors, AI analysis, and clear action steps. No more second-guessing: you’ll know exactly when to water, fertilize, repot, or move your plant. Meet the FYTA product family: FYTA Mini, FYTA Beam, FYTA Sphere, and FYTA Terra. Our modular mix-and-match system gives you the right sensors for every plant and setup - from houseplants and balcony herbs to lawns, raised beds, and trees. Indoors and outdoors. In soil or hydroponics. The app is free to use — no subscription required. How FYTA helps you · Data-driven plant care: Tailored analysis of light, temperature, soil and air humidity, and nutrient needs — based on species and environment. · Personalized care tips: Real-time push notifications when your plants need attention. · Plant library & tutorials: Detailed care guides, expert tips, and videos - all in one app. · Photo-based plant ID: Identify your plants from thousands of species with one snap. · Disease diagnosis: Detect pests and diseases via photo and get clear treatment steps. · Vacation mode & sharing: Share your plants with friends or neighbors - they’ll get the right reminders while you’re away. · Organize your jungle: Group your plants by room, location, or care needs. FYTA: A fitness tracker for every plant FYTA Mini, FYTA Beam, FYTA Terra, and FYTA Sphere measure soil moisture (VWC), nutrients (EC), light (PPFD/DLI), temperature, and humidity - indoors and out. When adding a FYTA Wi‑Fi Hub, or a FYTA LTE Hub to your setup, you get remote access and live notifications, even when you’re not nearby. Start small and expand as needed - from a single plant to a full indoor or outdoor setup.

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
FYTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plant Identification ++ at 4.6 against FYTA's 4.0. Plant Identification ++ also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 9). FYTA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Plant Identification ++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. FYTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plant Identification ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Plant Identification ++'s written reviews are positive against 40% of FYTA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, FYTA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plant Identification ++ versus FYTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++FYTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlant Identification IncFyta

Customer experience

Plant Identification ++

All ratings31,359 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative49.8%

FYTA

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

Plant Identification ++

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues (already subscribed but still prompted)
  • Inability to identify common plants
  • Photos not saving to camera roll

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save/access identified plant photos
  • More detailed plant information and care tips
  • Option to disable subscription prompts
  • Improved identification accuracy, especially for similar plants

FYTA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plant Identification ++

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Plant Identification$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Plant Identification$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plant Identification$39.991 Year
None

FYTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FYTA free?
FYTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or FYTA?
Plant Identification ++ is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while FYTA averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or FYTA have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor FYTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or FYTA?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and FYTA every 6 days. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on October 28, 2026 and FYTA on October 22, 2026.

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