Danby vs Plantaform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Danby
Manage your home appliances remotely from anywhere. This app allows for voice control, device interworking based on conditions, and easy sharing with family members, all while providing real-time safety alerts.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
- Device interworking automation
- Family device sharing
- Real-time safety alerts
- Control multiple devices
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Danby Smart. Smart life, smart living • Remotely control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety
Plantaform
This app connects to a smart indoor garden system, automating plant care. It configures growing conditions, sends reminders for water and harvesting, and provides plant information. Enjoy fresh produce year-round with this hassle-free gardening solution.
- Connects to smart indoor garden
- Automated growing conditions
- Light schedule customization
- Water reservoir reminders
- Harvest notifications
- Guided cleaning process
- Plant information database
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Experience the ultimate gardening adventure with the Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden! This Plantaform app connects to our fully automated smart indoor garden powered by revolutionary fogponics technology. Using the Plantaform application is simple. Just scan the QR code on your plant pod pack, and the app will configure the ideal growing conditions for your specific plant species. You can change the light schedule, get reminders for refilling the water reservoirs, and receive notifications when it's time to harvest. The Plantaform app also oIers a guided cleaning process, provides you with detailed information about the plants you are growing and the Smart Indoor Garden system itself. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, Plantaform is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to experience the joys of indoor gardening without the hassle of traditional methods. Our app makes it easy to manage your Plantaform device, learn about your plants, and get valuable insights into your plant's growth. With Plantaform, you can have a beautiful and thriving garden that will provide you with fresh and delicious produce all year round. Join the indoor gardening revolution today and let Plantaform help you create the ultimate indoor garden experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Plantaform at 5.0 against Danby's 2.4. Danby's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plantaform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danby has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Plantaform every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Plantaform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (80 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Plantaform Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Danby
Plantaform
Bugs and requests
Danby
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when selecting device
- Scheduled tasks not executing properly
- Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- Frequent app logout issues
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Alexa and Google Home
- Ability to set custom temperature ranges
- Improved scheduling functionality
- Notification settings for when unit is full or needs maintenance
Plantaform
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Plantaform
No in-app purchases
