# Planter vs Pollinator Patch

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Planter | Pollinator Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planter-garden-planner/id1542642210/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Percula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542642212) | [Pollinator Patch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870354962) |

## What reviewers say

### Planter

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

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| Planter Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium (Annual - Discount) | $19.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Planter Premium (Lifetime Legacy) | $49.99 | 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


### Pollinator Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Founding Member | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $44.99 | per year |


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