Budburst vs MyBraven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Budburst
Observe and record plant data to contribute to a national community science project. Identify plants, track their life cycles, and collaborate with others to understand and preserve nature.
- Observe plants with interactive map
- In-app plant identification tool
- Monitor plant life cycles
- Track plant-animal interactions
- Collaborate in community groups
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Capturing the beauty of nature and collecting plant data has never been easier. With the Budburst app, you can contribute to a national community science project by observing plants, uploading your data, and sharing your findings in an instant. When you use the Budburst app, you can observe plants in your area with the interactive map, learn about plants with the in-app identification tool, monitor plant life cycles and plant-animal interactions over time, and collaborate in groups with other community scientists. Preserve the nature around you by helping us better understand it.
MyBraven
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MyBraven is a hub that puts all of the information, tools, and resources you use as a Braven Fellow, both during and after the Accelerator, in one place. Use MyBraven to: - Access the Braven Accelerator course in Canvas - Receive notifications from Braven - View job and internship opportunities - Get connected with support from Braven staff - Access Braven resources that help you find strong opportunities - Learn about and sign up for Braven events
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Verdict
Budburst and MyBraven are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Budburst | MyBraven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chicago Horticultural Society | BRAVEN INC. |
In-app purchases
Budburst
No in-app purchases
MyBraven
No in-app purchases









