Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs Identify Plants

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

Identify Plants

Instantly identify plants from photos, diagnose diseases, and receive expert care advice. Discover where to buy plants, get toxic plant alerts, and organize your collection. Chat with plant experts 24/7 for tailored support.

Highlights
  • Plant identification via photo
  • Disease diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Plant purchase information
  • Toxic plant alerts
  • Weed identification and control
  • Plant collection organizer
  • 24/7 expert chat support
Features
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Floram — Your Essential Plant Identification & Care App Floram makes plant identification and care simple for everyone — whether you have houseplants, garden plants, or just love greenery. Quickly identify plants, diagnose problems, and get expert care tips all in one app. Key Features: • Plant Identifier Take a photo of any plant and instantly get its name, species, and detailed care information. • Plant Disease Diagnosis Notice spots, pests, or unhealthy leaves? Floram diagnoses plant diseases and provides step-by-step treatment plans. • Price & Purchase Info Want to add a new plant to your collection? Find out the price and discover where to buy your favorite plants online. • Toxic Plant Alerts Identify toxic plants and receive safety warnings to protect your family and pets. • Weed Identification & Control Tips Easily identify weeds and learn how to manage or remove them effectively. • Plant Collection Organizer Track and manage all your plants in one place, building your own green collection. • Expert Plant Care Support Chat with plant experts 24/7 for advice tailored to your plants’ needs. Download Floram today and enjoy effortless plant care and identification wherever you grow your plants! Privacy Policy: https://mobimount.store/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobimount.store/terms

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
Identify Plants4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plant Identification ++ and Identify Plants both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Identify Plants's written reviews are positive against 44% of Plant Identification ++'s. Plant Identification ++'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Identify Plants sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plant Identification ++ against 4.6 for Identify Plants. 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 are what separate them: 44% of Plant Identification ++'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Identify Plants's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, Identify Plants every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plant Identification ++ versus Identify Plants: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++Identify Plants
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlant Identification IncNadiia Martyniuk

Customer experience

Plant Identification ++

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

Identify Plants

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 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

Identify Plants

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

Identify Plants

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Identify Plants free?
Identify Plants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or Identify Plants?
Plant Identification ++ is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Identify Plants averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or Identify Plants have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor Identify Plants shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or Identify Plants?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and Identify Plants every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Identify Plants on October 24, 2026.

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