Buce Plant vs Dubia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buce Plant
Discover a vast selection of aquarium plants and aquascaping gear. Get instant notifications for restocks and new product launches, and access exclusive app-only sales. This app is your go-to for high-quality aquascaping supplies and inspiration.
- Largest selection of aquarium plants
- Professional aquascaping gear
- Instant restock notifications
- New product launch alerts
- App-only sales and specials
- Inspiration and daily tips
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Buce Plant is your number one source for aquascaping and aquarium plants. We have the largest selection of aquarium plants in North America and the list is only getting larger! Get your hands on only the best aquascaping gear that the pros use. We only sell products that our own in-house aquascapers use. Check us out at @buceplant for inspiration and daily tips. Get instant notifications for restocks and new product launches right at your finger tips. The Buce Plant app will ensure you never miss a plant restock again. Also, we will be announcing special App-only sales and specials periodically via notifications. So don't miss out!
Dubia
This app provides a convenient way to browse and order live feeder insects and reptile supplies. It offers a wide selection of feeders and over 2,000 reptile products, with features like push notifications, fast reordering, and secure checkout.
- Browse live feeder insects
- Shop 2,000+ reptile products
- Push notifications for restocks and sales
- Fast and easy reordering
- Secure checkout options
- Real-time order tracking
- Manage subscriptions on the go
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Dubia.com is the #1 source for premium live feeder insects and reptile supplies — now with the convenience of a native app. Browse and order from our full selection of live feeders including Dubia roaches, Discoid roaches, crickets, hornworms, superworms, mealworms, waxworms, CalciGrubs, NutriGrubs, soldier fly larvae, and more. Whether you keep bearded dragons, leopard geckos, chameleons, tree frogs, tarantulas, or any other exotic pet — we have the nutrition your pet needs. Beyond feeders, shop 2,000+ products, including PVC reptile enclosures, radiant heat panels, Zoo Med accessories, feeding dishes, supplements, isopod cultures, springtails, frozen rodents, and everything else to keep your animals thriving. Why shop with the Dubia app: • Push notifications for restocks, sales, and order updates • Fast, easy reordering from your account • Secure checkout with Apple Pay, credit card, and PayPal • Real-time order tracking from placement to delivery • Stay logged-in for quick account access • Save your favorites and manage subscriptions on the go We ship live insects year-round with industry-leading packaging and a live arrival guarantee. Our feeder insects are gut-loaded, well-hydrated, and raised on our proprietary Dubia Diet for maximum nutritional value. Trusted by over half a million of reptile keepers, breeders, and hobbyists nationwide. Download the app and never run out of feeders again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buce Plant at 4.9 against Dubia's 4.6. Buce Plant also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dubia's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buce Plant holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buce Plant has 787 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Buce Plant's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dubia's.
Buce Plant ships an update fortnightly, Dubia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buce Plant | Dubia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (787 ratings) — better | 4.6 (78 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 787 — better | 78 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buce Plant | Dubia LLC |
Customer experience
Buce Plant
Dubia
Bugs and requests
Buce Plant
Reported bugs
2 issues- Couldn't sign in, had to keep closing and reopening app
- Received unexpected additional invoice request
Requested features
3 requests- Improve account setup and login process
- Add more search and filtering options
- Bring app features on par with website
Dubia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buce Plant
No in-app purchases
Dubia
No in-app purchases
