Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs Flower ID

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

Flower ID

Instantly identify flowers and trees by taking or uploading a photo. Get detailed information about the plant's name, edibility, and more. Perfect for enthusiasts, students, and educators.

Highlights
  • Photo-based plant identification
  • Detailed plant information
  • Comprehensive plant encyclopedia
  • User-friendly interface
  • Swift and accurate results
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Are you seeking a convenient and precise plant identification solution? By simply capturing or uploading an image or picture of a plant, this app promptly provides you with its identification. The scanning result furnishes you with valuable information such as the plant`s name, edibility, identification methods, and more. Whether you are an avid plant hunter, a mycologist, a plant enthusiast, a student, a teacher, a parent seeking educational resources, or even a chef, the plant Identification app is a must-have! Key Features: Swift and accurate identification of numerous plant. Comprehensive plant encyclopedia containing essential information such as name, identification methods, locations, and more Intuitively designed and user-friendly interface for easy plant identification and learning. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
Flower ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flower ID at 100% against Plant Identification ++'s 44%. Flower ID also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Plant Identification ++'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Flower ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flower ID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Flower ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, Flower ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plant Identification ++ versus Flower ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++Flower ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlant Identification IncSviataslau Lobach

Customer experience

Plant Identification ++

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

Flower ID

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Flower ID

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
3 purchases

Flower ID

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flower ID free?
Flower ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or Flower ID?
Flower ID is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Flower ID averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or Flower ID have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor Flower ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or Flower ID?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and Flower ID every 2 months. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flower ID on October 13, 2026.

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