Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs Flower Identifier

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 Identifier

Instantly identify flowers and plants by taking a photo. Get detailed information on species, health, and uses. Perfect for gardeners and nature lovers curious about the plant world.

Highlights
  • Instant AI identification
  • Detailed plant information
  • Plant health assessment
  • Discover uses and applications
  • Personal plant collection
  • Explore popular and trending plants
Features
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Flower Identifier – AI-Powered Plant & Flower Scanner Discover the world of flowers like never before! Snap a photo of any flower or plant, and our advanced AI instantly identifies it, providing you with detailed information about its species, health, and uses. Perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, or anyone curious about plants. Key Features: - Instant AI Identification – Recognize flowers and plants in seconds using your camera or gallery photos - Detailed Plant Info – Learn both common and scientific names, origins, and interesting facts - Health Assessment – Get insights on plant health, potential issues, and tips for care - Uses & Applications – Discover edible parts, medicinal properties, or decorative uses - Personal Collection – Save your scans and build your own flower library - Explore & Learn – Browse popular flowers, trending plants, or get inspiration for your garden Whether you’re on a walk, exploring nature, or tending your garden, Flower Identifier makes it easy to learn, care, and connect with plants around you. Uncover the secrets of every bloom with the power of AI! For support contact support[at]wienelware.nl EULA: https://wienelware.nl/apps/terms-floweridentifier.html

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
Flower Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plant Identification ++ at 31K against Flower Identifier's 13. Plant Identification ++ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). 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 Identifier sells 2 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

Plant Identification ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 13, 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 33% of Flower Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, Flower Identifier every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plant Identification ++ versus Flower Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++Flower Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlant Identification IncLidwien Veugen

Customer experience

Plant Identification ++

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

Flower Identifier

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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 Identifier

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
2 purchases

Flower Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Flower Identifier App - Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Flower Identifier App - Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flower Identifier free?
Flower Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or Flower Identifier?
Plant Identification ++ is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Flower Identifier averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or Flower Identifier have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor Flower Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or Flower Identifier?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and Flower Identifier every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Flower Identifier on October 30, 2026.

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