# CROWNFUL vs AeroGarden

The clearest difference is rating: AeroGarden at 4.1 against CROWNFUL's 2.6. AeroGarden also leads on ratings volume (684 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AeroGarden holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroGarden has 684 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CROWNFUL ships an update every 5 weeks, AeroGarden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CROWNFUL | AeroGarden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crownful/id1568030006/reviews) | **[4.1 (684 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerogarden/id6476990489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **684** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 54 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sictec Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365388381) | [Scotts Miracle-Gro](https://appshunter.io/developer/372269882) |

## What reviewers say

### CROWNFUL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crownful/id1568030006)

Manage and control all smart devices from a single app. Enjoy personalized control, remote access, and smart home automation. Includes convenient recipe features for easy cooking.

**Highlights:** Centralized device management, Remote control from anywhere, Personalized control options, Smart home automation, Voice command integration (Alexa, Google Assistant), Convenient recipe viewing and creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AeroGarden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerogarden/id6476990489)

Monitor and control your Wi-Fi enabled indoor garden from your phone. Receive alerts for water and nutrient needs, access gardening tips, and connect with a community of growers. Enjoy bigger, healthier harvests with smart convenience.

**Highlights:** Plant alerts for water and nutrients, Remote monitoring and control, Indoor gardening tips and FAQs, Connect with growing communities, Monitor multiple gardens

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and easy to use
- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous version
- 📱 Supports portrait mode
- 🌱 Helpful for indoor planting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with server
- 🔒 Requires login for basic functionality
- 🔍 Unable to add existing gardens
- 🔧 Bugs after app update
- 🚫 Missing key features from old app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to gardens
- Light controls not working as expected
- App crashing or freezing
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to control light intensity and duration
- Push notifications for garden maintenance
- Retain login session for longer periods
- Support for older devices and tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CROWNFUL free?

CROWNFUL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AeroGarden free?

AeroGarden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CROWNFUL or AeroGarden?

AeroGarden is rated higher. CROWNFUL averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while AeroGarden averages 4.1 from 684 ratings.

### Do CROWNFUL or AeroGarden have ads?

Neither CROWNFUL nor AeroGarden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CROWNFUL or AeroGarden?

CROWNFUL ships an update every 5 weeks, and AeroGarden every 6 weeks. Most recently, CROWNFUL was updated on November 3, 2026 and AeroGarden on November 4, 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.*