Comparison

Plant Identification ++ vs Grass 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

Grass Identifier

Instantly identify grasses, weeds, and other plants by snapping a photo. Access a detailed database with care and removal tips. Save your discoveries and learn about various plant types for a healthier yard.

Highlights
  • Instant photo identification
  • Grass and weed database
  • Plant care and removal tips
  • Personal plant identification library
  • Identifies all plant types
Features
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Identify Grass & Weeds Snap, Identify & Learn. Easily identify grasses, weeds, and other plants in your lawn, garden, or yard! Whether you’re a homeowner, gardener, or plant enthusiast, our app makes plant identification fast, accurate, and fun. Key Features: - Instant Identification: Snap a photo and get accurate results in seconds. - Grass & Weed Database: Access detailed info on common lawn grasses and pesky weeds. - Educational Info: Learn plant names, characteristics, and tips for care or removal. - Save Your Finds: Keep a personal library of your plant identifications. - All Plants Welcome: Leaves, flowers, trees, herbs, and more — not just grasses and weeds! Take control of your yard and garden. Stop guessing, start identifying, and keep your lawn healthy and green! Download now and start identifying your plants today! For support please contact support at wienelware.nl EULA: https://wienelware.nl/apps/terms-grassidentifier.html

Screenshots

Plant Identification ++4 screens
Grass Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plant Identification ++ at 31K against Grass Identifier's 8. Plant Identification ++ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Grass Identifier's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). 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 Grass 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

Grass Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plant Identification ++ has 31K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plant Identification ++ versus Grass Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Identification ++Grass Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31K ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB41 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%

Grass Identifier

All ratings8 ratings
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

Grass 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

Grass Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Grass & Weeds Identifier - Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Grass & Weeds Identifier - Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Plant Identification ++ free?
Plant Identification ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grass Identifier free?
Grass Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plant Identification ++ or Grass Identifier?
Grass Identifier is rated higher. Plant Identification ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Grass Identifier averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Plant Identification ++ or Grass Identifier have ads?
Neither Plant Identification ++ nor Grass Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Identification ++ or Grass Identifier?
Plant Identification ++ ships an update monthly, and Grass Identifier monthly. Most recently, Plant Identification ++ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grass Identifier on October 14, 2026.

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