# Planter vs Reencle Global

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planter at 85% against Reencle Global's 25%. Planter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 6). Reencle Global's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Planter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 6, 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 25% of Reencle Global's.

Planter ships an update every 8 days, Reencle Global weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planter | Reencle Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planter-garden-planner/id1542642210/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reencle-global/id6748376941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Percula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542642212) | [Reencle Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825553839) |

## What reviewers say

### Planter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planter-garden-planner/id1542642210)

Design your garden layout and discover optimal planting times. Access a comprehensive database of fruits and vegetables, including companion planting advice and custom plant options.

**Highlights:** Companion and combative plant information, Planting calendar, Square foot gardening layout grid, Information on 100+ fruits and vegetables, Add custom plants

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Legacy) | $4.99 | per month |
| Planter Premium (Monthly - Legacy) | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (Legacy) | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium (Annual - Discount) | $19.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (Legacy) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Planter Premium (Lifetime Legacy) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Planter Premium (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 All-in-one gardening app
- 👍 Detailed plant information
- 👍 Customizable garden layout
- 👍 Helpful companion planting features
- 👍 Automatic growing season calculation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited free version
- 🐛 Lack of flower/ornamental plant options
- 🐛 Difficulty adding custom plants
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🐛 Lack of features for larger gardens

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Reencle Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reencle-global/id6748376941)

Manage your smart food waste processor remotely. Control functions like power, drying, and purification, and monitor your environmental impact. The app requires Bluetooth and location services for device pairing and customization.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Customizable locking system, Real-time error detection, Environmental impact tracking, Power, dry, and purify functions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planter free?

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

### Is Reencle Global free?

Reencle Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Planter or Reencle Global?

Planter is rated higher. Planter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Reencle Global averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Planter or Reencle Global have ads?

Neither Planter nor Reencle Global shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planter or Reencle Global?

Planter ships an update every 8 days, and Reencle Global weekly. Most recently, Planter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Reencle Global on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*