# GARDENA Bluetooth App vs CloudPlus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GARDENA Bluetooth App at none against CloudPlus's 37. GARDENA Bluetooth App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). CloudPlus's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudPlus sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GARDENA Bluetooth App asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudPlus has 1.4K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of GARDENA Bluetooth App's written reviews are positive against 81% of CloudPlus's.

GARDENA Bluetooth App ships an update every 2 weeks, CloudPlus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GARDENA Bluetooth App | CloudPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardena-bluetooth-app/id1532203338/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudplus/id1599423184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GARDENA](https://appshunter.io/developer/665805786) | [Shenzhen Yuebao Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767294593) |

## What reviewers say

### GARDENA Bluetooth App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardena-bluetooth-app/id1532203338)

This application provides full control over smart garden devices via Bluetooth. It guides users through setup, allows configuration of device settings, and offers scheduling assistance to maintain gardens. Control is accessible within a 10-meter range.

**Highlights:** Full device setup on mobile, View and change device settings, Guided setup with EasyConfig, Scheduling assistant for garden maintenance, Control devices within 10m range, Enable rain pause for water controllers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Helpful for managing lawn care
- 🤖 Works well with Gardena robots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Limited remote access
- 🔋 Bluetooth range concerns
- 📚 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Failure to recognize devices after updates
- Inability to change certain settings
- Inconsistent sensor data display
- App crashes and connection failures

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete schedules
- Improved weather integration
- Remote restart and control options
- Detailed activity history and reporting


### CloudPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudplus/id1599423184)

Manage your smart devices remotely with this app. Monitor real-time status, link devices, and share access with family members for a connected home experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time device status monitoring, Device linkage, Family management, Device sharing, Remote access

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

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI-month-c-1 | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 2 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $5.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 3 Devices | $5.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 2 device | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 10 Devices | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 5 Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 3 device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 3 Device | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 4 device | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 10 device | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $19.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 10 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 onths Subscription 1 device | $21.99 | per month |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 year cloud storage 1 device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1 year cloud storage 2 device | $79.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 2 Devices | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 year cloud storage 1 device | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔒 Good security features
- 📷 Clear image quality
- 🔋 Solar-powered option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🔕 Inability to disable low battery notifications
- 🔍 Limited motion detection range

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App crashing or logging out users
- Inconsistent battery percentage display

**Requested features**

- More customization options for motion detection
- Dark mode for the app
- Improved notification management
- Ability to add more cameras to the same account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GARDENA Bluetooth App free?

GARDENA Bluetooth App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CloudPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GARDENA Bluetooth App or CloudPlus?

CloudPlus is rated higher. GARDENA Bluetooth App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while CloudPlus averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do GARDENA Bluetooth App or CloudPlus have ads?

Neither GARDENA Bluetooth App nor CloudPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GARDENA Bluetooth App or CloudPlus?

GARDENA Bluetooth App ships an update every 2 weeks, and CloudPlus every 2 months. Most recently, GARDENA Bluetooth App was updated on September 23, 2026 and CloudPlus on September 24, 2026.

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