# Planter vs DreamDancerApp

The clearest difference is monetization model: Planter at free with in-app purchases against DreamDancerApp's subscription. Planter also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). DreamDancerApp's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and DreamDancerApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DreamDancerApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 DreamDancerApp's.

Planter ships an update every 8 days, DreamDancerApp every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planter | DreamDancerApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planter-garden-planner/id1542642210/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamdancerapp/id6759227493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 93 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Percula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542642212) | [Brandon Poulter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869711485) |

## 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 (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


### DreamDancerApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamdancerapp/id6759227493)

Decode the hidden messages in your dreams with AI-powered Jungian analysis. Receive personalized interpretations based on your life context and track recurring patterns for self-discovery and personal growth.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Jungian dream analysis, Interactive dream dialogue, Personalized interpretations, Pattern recognition, Dream journaling, Insights for personal growth

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeepJung Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| ThreeDreamAnalyses | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planter free?

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

### Is DreamDancerApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planter or DreamDancerApp?

DreamDancerApp is rated higher. Planter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while DreamDancerApp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Planter or DreamDancerApp have ads?

Neither Planter nor DreamDancerApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planter or DreamDancerApp?

Planter ships an update every 8 days, and DreamDancerApp every 4 months. Most recently, Planter was updated on October 29, 2026 and DreamDancerApp on October 24, 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.*