Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs BotaniCare

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

BotaniCare

Identify plants instantly with a photo and receive personalized care schedules, AI-powered tips, and health checks. Track your plant's growth and get real-time reminders to keep your green friends thriving.

Highlights
  • Instant plant identification via photo
  • Personalized watering and fertilizing schedules
  • AI-powered plant health diagnostics
  • Photo progress tracking
  • Real-time care reminders
  • Detailed plant insights
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Smart care, happy plants – with BotaniCare! Personalized care schedules, instant identification, AI-powered tips, and health checks – everything your plants need to thrive. LOVED BY PLANT PARENTS EVERYWHERE Join thousands of plant lovers making plant care effortless and fun with BotaniCare! WHY BOTANICARE? CUSTOMIZED PLANT CARE PLANS Get intelligent reminders for watering, fertilizing, repotting, and more—tailored to each plant’s needs and your environment. BOTANICARE AI – YOUR PLANT EXPERT ON DEMAND Yellowing leaves? Drooping stems? Ask your AI plant assistant anytime and get instant help based on real plant science. PHOTO PROGRESS & HEALTH CHECKS Track your plant’s growth and well-being with photo updates. BotaniCare analyzes each update and tells you how your plant is doing—and how to improve care if needed! INSTANT PLANT IDENTIFICATION Just snap a photo to instantly identify any plant and get the best care tips right away. REAL-TIME REMINDERS Never forget a care task again. BotaniCare sends timely notifications so your green friends stay happy, even when life gets busy. PLANT INSIGHTS THAT GROW WITH YOU From light and temperature preferences to toxicity warnings and fun facts—get to know your plants like never before. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Weekly: $4.49 - Monthly: $14.99 - Annual: $44.99 For support or questions, reach out to us at BotaniCare@mail.com Terms of Use (EULA) - https://ltenterprises.pl/easyCalTermsOfUse

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
BotaniCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plant Identification ++ and BotaniCare both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BotaniCare's written reviews are positive against 44% of Plant Identification ++'s. BotaniCare also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Plant Identification ++'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 4). On price, rating, 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 BotaniCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BotaniCare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 4, 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 BotaniCare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, BotaniCare every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plant Identification ++ versus BotaniCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++BotaniCare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlant Identification IncLukasz Krawiec

Customer experience

Plant Identification ++

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

BotaniCare

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

BotaniCare

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

BotaniCare

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan1 Month trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BotaniCare free?
BotaniCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or BotaniCare?
BotaniCare is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while BotaniCare averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or BotaniCare have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor BotaniCare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or BotaniCare?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and BotaniCare every 3 days. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on November 12, 2026 and BotaniCare on November 5, 2026.

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