Comparison

Planter vs Pollinator Patch

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

Pollinator Patch

This app helps you care for your yard and plants by providing region-specific guidance on watering, seasonal care, and freeze protection. It also helps you identify plants, discover native species, and find local rebates for landscaping projects.

Highlights
  • Region-specific plant care reminders
  • Native plant identification
  • Customizable planting plans
  • Yard redesign previews
  • Local rebate finder
  • Organic lawn care timing
Features
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Outdoor plant care that knows your yard. Pollinator Patch tells you what each plant needs and when: watering while it establishes, cover before a freeze, and seasonal care matched to your exact region. CARE FOR EVERY PLANT YOU OWN Add the plants already growing in your yard, native or not, or paste in a whole list during setup. Seasonal guidance is free and tied to where you actually garden, not generic tips. YOUR LAWN, TOO Add your lawn like any other plant and get organic care timing for your region, starting with Texas. Not sure what grass you have? Answer three questions or snap a close-up. REMINDERS THAT DO THE THINKING Watering reminders timed to how established each plant is, and if rain already did the job, we tell you to skip it. Freeze alerts before cold nights tell you what to cover and when to uncover. Alerts arrive batched into one calm daily note. KNOW WHAT TO PLANT NEXT Browse 4,600+ verified native species filtered to your region, with pet-safe and HOA-friendly filters. Every plant profile flags toxicity to dogs, cats, and horses, with each claim citing its source, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, NC State Extension, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. GET A PLAN THAT LOOKS INTENTIONAL Set your filters: sun, yard size, HOA status, pets. Pollinator Patch builds a planting plan with native species suited to your region and a layout with defined borders and clear cues of care. Built for HOA-conscious homeowners who want a calm, low-risk way to make the change. SEE YOUR YARD REPLANTED Take a photo of your front yard and see a version of it replanted with native plants that fit your region. You get 2 free previews a day, and you can try one before you make an account. FIND REBATES Many cities and water utilities pay homeowners to replace thirsty lawns with native plants. See the turf-replacement and native-landscaping programs in your area, what each covers, and whether pre-approval is required before you start. IDENTIFY ANY PLANT Point your camera at a plant to identify it and find out whether it's native to your area. Free accounts get 25 plant IDs a day. Handy at the nursery or in your own yard. Ask Patch answers your gardening questions along the way, from plant care to HOA expectations. Pollinator Patch is free to download. Pro adds more Patch Vision redesigns, unlimited plant ID scans, more Ask Patch questions, unlimited garden plans, and the full HOA project packet. From first plant to a yard that thrives, season after season. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://thepollinatorpatchgarden.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thepollinatorpatchgarden.com/privacy

Screenshots

Planter4 screens
Pollinator Patch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Planter at 2.4K against Pollinator Patch's 8. Pollinator Patch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pollinator Patch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pollinator Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Pollinator Patch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Planter versus Pollinator Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanterPollinator Patch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better8
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerculaPollinator Patch LLC

Customer experience

Planter

All ratings2,351 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.8%

Pollinator Patch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pollinator Patch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Planter

Subscriptions7
  • 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 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
One-time1
  • Planter Premium (Lifetime Legacy)$49.99
3 purchases

Pollinator Patch

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Founding Member7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Planter free?
Planter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pollinator Patch free?
Pollinator Patch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planter or Pollinator Patch?
Pollinator Patch is rated higher. Planter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Pollinator Patch averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Planter or Pollinator Patch have ads?
Neither Planter nor Pollinator Patch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planter or Pollinator Patch?
Planter ships an update weekly, and Pollinator Patch weekly. Most recently, Planter was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pollinator Patch on November 5, 2026.

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