PotSpots vs AlgaID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PotSpots
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Find and Rate LEGAL Cannabis stores in your area and beyond. Hot or Not, Rate the sPot! FEATURES Discover: o View legal cannabis venues found in your area on a list or map. o Center map in other areas to see legal cannabis stores in that area. Rate: o Select the venue to see other user ratings o Provide your own rating in several different categories - Selection - Strains - Edibles - Oils - Price - Product Quality - Service Quality - Cleanliness - Crowd o Leave rating comments in text, image, audio, video formats CHIT CHAT MESSAGES - Participate in ChitChat conversations of interest around Cannabis related topics - Post messages and upload media to support your chit in the chat
AlgaID
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Discover the world of algae with AlgaID, an AI-assisted identification app for students, researchers, professionals, and nature enthusiasts. Take a photo or choose one from your library. AlgaID analyzes the image and suggests a possible identification, including confidence information and available taxonomy details. EXPLORE AND LEARN • Identify algae using your camera or photo library • Follow the analysis through a clear identification process • Explore popular species and detailed algae information • Review your previous identifications in History • Track unique discoveries and unlock Explorer Levels • Share your AlgaID profile and achievements • Monitor usage within your rolling 30-day identification window ALGAID PREMIUM Upgrade with a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription to unlock unlimited identifications and full taxonomy details. AlgaID provides AI-assisted predictions. Confirm critical identifications with a qualified expert. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://algaid.eaba-association.org/privacy-policy.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PotSpots at none against AlgaID's 2. PotSpots also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). AlgaID's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. AlgaID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.90 per month. PotSpots asks for nothing beyond the download.
PotSpots ships an update every 2 months, AlgaID monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PotSpots | AlgaID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TrampleZone LLC | Bydas, Agência de Comunicação Digital Unipessoal Limitada |
In-app purchases
PotSpots
No in-app purchases
AlgaID
- AlgaID Premium$8.901 Month
- AlgaID Premium$79.991 Year
