Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs Plantera

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

Plantera

Instantly identify plants using your phone's camera. Save your discoveries, access detailed care information, and track your progress through gamified challenges. Upgrade for unlimited saves and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • AR plant identification
  • Personal plant collection
  • Detailed care instructions
  • Shareable plant cards
  • Botanist ranks and challenges
  • Care reminders (Pro)
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Plantera — Identify any plant in seconds. Point your iPhone camera at a plant and Plantera will tell you exactly what it is. Powered by augmented reality and the Pl@ntNet botanical database, Plantera recognizes thousands of species — from houseplants and garden flowers to wild trees and herbs. SCAN & IDENTIFY Tap any plant on screen or press the scan button. Plantera uses AR to place a marker right where the plant is, then identifies it in seconds. Scan multiple plants and see them all labeled in augmented reality as you move around. MY GARDEN Save the plants you identify to your personal collection. Every scan captures the photo, name, scientific name, and location where you found it. Browse your garden in a beautiful grid, search by name, filter favorites, and add personal notes. SMART CARE CARDS Wondering how much light or water your plant needs? Tap "Care" to see a detailed card with light level, watering frequency, soil type, toxicity warnings, temperature range, humidity needs, and fun facts — for over 120 plant species. SHARE YOUR FINDS Generate a beautiful share card with one tap. Show off your discoveries on Instagram, iMessage, or anywhere else. Each card includes the plant photo, name, and Plantera branding. RANKS & CHALLENGES Progress through 10 botanist ranks — from Seedling all the way to Grandmaster Botanist. Complete weekly challenges, build your streak, and collect badges as you explore the plant world around you. PLANTERA PRO Free users can scan unlimited plants and save up to 10. Upgrade to Plantera Pro for: • Unlimited garden saves • Care reminders so you never forget to water • Ad-free experience Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVACY FIRST Your garden, photos, and notes are stored locally on your device. Plantera doesn't require an account and doesn't track you. Full privacy and legal details are available in the app. IMPORTANT Plant identification is powered by automated image recognition and may not always be accurate. Do not use Plantera to determine whether a plant is safe to eat, touch, or use medicinally. Always consult a qualified expert for safety decisions. Powered by the Pl@ntNet API (plantnet.org). Made by 11000AD LLC.

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
Plantera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plantera at none against Plant Identification ++'s 3. Plantera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Plant Identification ++'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Plant Identification ++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Plantera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plantera 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, Plantera every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plant Identification ++ versus Plantera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++Plantera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlant Identification Inc11000AD LLC

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

Plantera

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

Plantera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plantera free?
Plantera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or Plantera?
Plantera is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Plantera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or Plantera have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor Plantera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or Plantera?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and Plantera every 9 months. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plantera on October 30, 2026.

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