Comparison

Gennec vs VIVOSUN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gennec

Connect and manage various smart home health devices like diffusers, purifiers, and scales. Track nutrition and body measurements, syncing data to Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.

Highlights
  • Connect WiFi oil diffuser
  • Connect WiFi air purifier
  • Connect Bluetooth nutrition food scale
  • Connect Bluetooth body fat scale
  • Connect Bluetooth blood pressure monitor
  • Sync nutrition and body measurements to HealthKit
  • Monitor blood pressure
Features
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Live Healthy, Live Smart. The following products can connect to this app: * WiFi oil diffuser * WiFi air purifier * Bluetooth nutrition food scale * Bluetooth body fat scale * Bluetooth blood pressure monitor Note: * When you use our Bluetooth nutrition food scale/ Bluetooth body fat scale, food nutrients/ body measurements will be synchronized to HealthKit. For food nutrients scale, after confirming the selected food, Apple Health will automatically pop up the synchronization interface. For body scale, once connected scale, Apple Health will automatically pop up the synchronization interface. * Blood pressure couldn't be synchronized to HealthKit for now. Legal Disclaimer: * Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This app allows you to monitor your blood pressure. Do not begin or end medical treatment without asking a physician for treatment advice.

About

VIVOSUN

Automate and simplify plant care with this app. Monitor environmental conditions, manually control grow equipment, and track plant progress. It helps optimize growth and manage schedules for a better growing experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time environmental monitoring
  • Manual control of grow devices
  • Automated grow recipes
  • Climate tracking and insights
  • Growth logging and reminders
  • Secure plant diary with photos
Features
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Transform your growing experience with the VIVOSUN App, designed to automate and simplify your plant care. Whether you're a beginner seeking easy automation for light, ventilation, and circulation, or an expert aiming for precise environmental control, The Smart Grow System places control at your fingertips. The VIVOSUN App manages your VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller: - Real-Time Monitoring: Keep tabs on temperature, humidity, VPD, and the status of all your grow devices connected to the GrowHub Controller - Manual Controls: Adjust day/night cycles, temperature, humidity, light spectrum, fan speed, and more directly from the app - Grow Recipes: Set automated parameters for different growth stages, ensuring your equipment always meets your plants' needs - Climate Tracking: Monitor conditions in your grow space for comprehensive plant health insights - Alerts: Receive notifications before temperature or humidity issues arise, so you can stay on top of your grow Grow Diaries: - Log Growth: Log and track growth through a diary so you can understand how your plants have changed over time - Set Reminders: Manage watering and feeding schedules with ease - Add Photos & Notes: Securely store and share plant information - Share Experiences: Connect with other growers and exchange insights - Optimize Growth: Achieve optimal growth when you combine your Grow Diary data with the VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller, which monitors performance of your smart devices—the perfect environment is at your fingertips! The VIVOSUN shop at hand: - Easy shopping that is 100% secure - Free shipping on orders over $99 - Be the first to access promotional discounts!

Screenshots

Gennec4 screens
VIVOSUN4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gennec and VIVOSUN both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of VIVOSUN's written reviews are positive against 22% of Gennec's. VIVOSUN also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 2.6K). Gennec's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gennec against 4.7 for VIVOSUN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Gennec's written reviews are positive against 63% of VIVOSUN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gennec ships an update every 2 months, VIVOSUN fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gennec versus VIVOSUN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGennecVIVOSUN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings)4.7 (8.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K8.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB227 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPANATRADE LLCVIVOSUN INC

Customer experience

Gennec

All ratings2,499 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative62.2%

VIVOSUN

All ratings8,569 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Gennec

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well after setup
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Good camera quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Inaccurate food data
  • 🐛 Unable to sync with other apps

VIVOSUN

From 8.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless connectivity
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔍 Comprehensive environment monitoring
  • 💡 Helpful journal/logging feature
  • 🛒 Convenient in-app purchasing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
  • 🔧 Confusing configuration and automation settings
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent sync between app and hardware
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced customization options
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bugs and requests

Gennec

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timer stuck on default settings
  • Full screen mode not working
  • Deleting user data unexpectedly
  • Inability to connect devices
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Face ID support for login
  • Barcode scanning for food items
  • Integration with Amazon Alexa
  • Ability to manually add food items
  • Sync with Apple Health

VIVOSUN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update failures
  • Inconsistent data display and syncing
  • Recipes not saving correctly
  • In-app purchasing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add VPD control and automation
  • Improve recipe/schedule management
  • Implement a dashboard widget for quick monitoring
  • Allow moving plants between gardens
  • Enhance dark mode and UI customization

In-app purchases

None

Gennec

No in-app purchases

None

VIVOSUN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gennec free?
Gennec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIVOSUN free?
VIVOSUN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gennec or VIVOSUN?
VIVOSUN is rated higher. Gennec averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while VIVOSUN averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.
Do Gennec or VIVOSUN have ads?
Neither Gennec nor VIVOSUN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gennec or VIVOSUN?
Gennec ships an update every 2 months, and VIVOSUN fortnightly. Most recently, Gennec was updated on October 25, 2026 and VIVOSUN on October 25, 2026.

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