Comparison

Planter vs Fable

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planter

Plan and cultivate your vegetable garden with this comprehensive planner. Discover companion and combative plant information, access a planting calendar, and utilize a square foot gardening layout. Grow over 100 fruits and vegetables with detailed guidance.

Highlights
  • Companion and combative plant information
  • Planting calendar
  • Square foot gardening layout grid
  • Information on 100+ fruits and vegetables
  • Add custom plants
  • Beginner and experienced gardener friendly
Features
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Arrange your garden and learn how to grow vegetables with this garden planner! Features: • Companion and combative plant information • Planting calendar for when to start seeds or transplant • Square foot gardening layout grid for easy spacing • Information on 100+ fruits and vegetables and thousands of varieties • Ability to add custom plants if your favorite isn't included yet Planter makes gardening easier for both beginners and long-time gardeners!

About

Fable

Visualize paint colors on your walls in real-time using augmented reality. This free AI-powered app lets you easily select and apply unlimited color nuances, find nearby stores to purchase your chosen paints, and offers a user-friendly interface for a seamless home transformation.

Highlights
  • Real-time color visualization
  • One-tap color selection
  • Integrated store locator
  • User-friendly interface
  • AI-powered AR technology
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Fable: Paint Visualizer Paint Your Dreams Real! Transform your living space effortlessly with Fable, the ultimate free AI-powered AR painting app designed to bring your wall colors to life. Key Features: - Real-time Color Visualization: Use our easy-to-navigate interface to select colors and instantly see how they transform your walls. Experience realistic color representation on your screen, just as they would appear in real life. - One-Tap Color Selection: Effortlessly choose and apply unlimited nuances of colors with just a single tap. Fable’s intuitive design makes updating your space quick and simple, offering a rich array of color options for a perfect look. - Find Your Paint: Locate the nearest store to purchase the colors you love with our integrated store locator feature. Save time and get started on your home transformation right away. - Elegant and User-Friendly: Designed with a clean, minimalistic interface, our app ensures a smooth and enjoyable painting experience. Navigate through color options and store links effortlessly. Why Fable? Fable is dedicated to inspiring you to recreate your environment in an accessible and enjoyable way. Whether you’re refreshing a single room, redecorating your entire home, or redesigning your office, our app provides a seamless and satisfying experience to realistically visualize and execute your color choices. Download Fable for Free and start creating a space that’s uniquely yours. Paint your dreams real with just a tap! Privacy & Security: Your data is safe with us. Fable respects your privacy and ensures a secure experience while using our app. Support: Have questions or need help? Visit our website for more information.

Screenshots

Planter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planter at 4.7 against Fable's 4.0. Planter also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 42). Fable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Planter's written reviews are positive against 52% of Fable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planter ships an update every 8 days, Fable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Planter versus Fable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanterFable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.0 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB492 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerculaSee for Yourself d.o.o. Beograd

Customer experience

Planter

All ratings2,349 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.8%

Fable

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative35.5%

Bugs and requests

Planter

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing gardens after device change
  • Inability to add custom plants
  • Incorrect planting date recommendations
  • Buggy plant placement and removal
  • Inconsistent plant information and icons

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more plant varieties and types
  • Implement a calendar view for planting tasks
  • Allow for multi-bed garden planning
  • Add ability to move garden beds around
  • Incorporate height and sun requirements
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  • Enable photo uploading and journaling
  • Improve plant selection and filtering
  • Expand companion planting suggestions
  • Add more flower and ornamental options
  • Implement crop rotation and succession planting

Fable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Planter

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Subscription (Legacy)7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Planter Premium (Monthly - Legacy)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription (Legacy)7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$11.991 Year
  • Planter Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Planter Premium (Annual - Discount)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Planter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Planter Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime (Legacy)$29.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Planter Premium (Lifetime Legacy)$49.99
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  • Planter Premium (Lifetime)$99.99
None

Fable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planter free?
Planter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fable free?
Fable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planter or Fable?
Planter is rated higher. Planter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Fable averages 4.0 from 42 ratings.
Do Planter or Fable have ads?
Neither Planter nor Fable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planter or Fable?
Planter ships an update every 8 days, and Fable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Planter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fable on October 24, 2026.

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