# Planter vs FriendsWithTools

Planter and FriendsWithTools are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Planter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FriendsWithTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planter | FriendsWithTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planter-garden-planner/id1542642210/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Percula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542642212) | [FriendsWithTools](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772544330) |

## 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


### FriendsWithTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendswithtools/id6772544328)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FriendsWithTools Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FriendsWIthTools Commercial Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FriendsWithTools Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| FriendsWithTools Commercial Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planter free?

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

### Is FriendsWithTools free?

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

### Do Planter or FriendsWithTools have ads?

Neither Planter nor FriendsWithTools shows ads.

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

Planter ships an update weekly, and FriendsWithTools weekly. Most recently, Planter was updated on November 7, 2026 and FriendsWithTools 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.*