Z vs PlantWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z
Generate audio frequencies for personal wellness and experimental use. Explore over 1300 sequences for frequency-based practices on your mobile device. This app is for wellness exploration and is not a medical device.
- Rife frequency generator
- Over 1300 sequences
- Audio frequency generation
- Wellness exploration
- Mobile and tablet use
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Z-App is a rife frequency generator designed to generate audio frequencies for wellness. With over 1300 sequences, it allows users to explore frequency-based wellness practices right on their phone or tablet. Disclaimer: Z-App is intended for personal wellness and experimental use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The frequency lists provided are based on anecdotal and alternative wellness traditions and are not supported by medical evidence. Always consult a healthcare professional before using the app, especially if you have any health concerns. This app should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Use of the app is at your own discretion.
PlantWave
This app allows you to listen to music generated by plants through a connected device or from a global network of other users. You can customize the instrumentation and use the experience for relaxation and mindfulness.
- Listen to plant music
- Stream from global network
- Choose instrument groups
- Relaxation tool
- Mindfulness aid
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Listen to plants with PlantWave Tune into your PlantWave device or stream one of many others broadcasting from around the world. Choose Instrumentation Select groups of instruments for your plants to play. Relax Listening brings humans into the present moment. Take time to listen to your plants and appreciate them as active participants in your life. Unlock advanced editor features and more for $3.99 a month with a subscription to PlantWave Plus+. See our terms here: https://plantwave.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Z at 4.8 against PlantWave's 4.3. Z also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (83% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PlantWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Z asks for nothing beyond the download.
Z holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Z has 433 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Z's written reviews are positive against 65% of PlantWave's.
Z ships an update every 2 months, PlantWave every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z | PlantWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (433 ratings) — better | 4.3 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 433 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allt Hitt ehf | Data Garden |
Customer experience
Z
PlantWave
Bugs and requests
Z
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezing during session
- Stopping playback when interrupted
- Compatibility issues with newer OS
- Lack of TMJ frequency
- Unexpected volume adjustments
Requested features
6 requests- Sawtooth tone
- Multiple frequencies
- Play controls
- Dark mode
- Back button
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- Users manual
PlantWave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
PlantWave
- PlantWave Plus3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- PlantWave Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- PlantWave Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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- PlantWave Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
