# COM Editions vs PlantScan

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlantScan at every 5 days against COM Editions's every 18 months. COM Editions's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. COM Editions sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PlantScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

COM Editions ships an update every 18 months, PlantScan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COM Editions | PlantScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMsrl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109159731) | [Hokfam Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823223269) |

## What reviewers say

### COM Editions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/com-editions/id1489698511)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Publishing&Comunication 0103 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0401 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0402 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0403 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0404 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0405 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0406 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0407 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0408 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Publishing&Comunication0409 | $17.99 | one-time |


### PlantScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantscan-leaf-identifier/id6748923748)

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees from a photo with AI. Get detailed care guides, disease diagnoses, and personalized reminders to keep your plants healthy. Track your collection and learn about botany.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification from photos, AI-powered plant care guides, Disease diagnosis and treatment solutions, Personalized watering and care reminders, Digital plant collection tracker, Plant encyclopedia with toxicity warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly SubscriptionS | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $40.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COM Editions free?

COM Editions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlantScan free?

PlantScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do COM Editions or PlantScan have ads?

Neither COM Editions nor PlantScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, COM Editions or PlantScan?

COM Editions ships an update every 18 months, and PlantScan every 5 days. Most recently, COM Editions was updated on September 17, 2026 and PlantScan on September 4, 2026.

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