Ideal LINK Pro vs Smartyplants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ideal LINK Pro
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The new LINK Pro app allows contractors to register Halo and Halo Air thermostats, and the LINK remote diagnostics device to the Ideal Heating cloud. View live boiler data via Bluetooth connections and your installation overview in the new Ideal Heating Partner Portal.
Smartyplants
Effortlessly care for your indoor plants with real-time health monitoring, intelligent watering reminders, and personalized tips. Identify plants, track their growth, and ensure they thrive, whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener.
- Live plant health tracking
- Smart watering reminders
- Personalized care tips
- Plant identification and library
- Growth tracking and insights
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Keep every plant in your home thriving with real-time health tracking, smart watering reminders, and tailored tips – all powered by our advanced plant sensor. Whether you’re a beginner or a green-thumb pro, SmartyPlants makes plant care effortless. Key Features: • Live Plant Health Tracking – Monitor moisture, light, and temperature in real time. • Smart Watering Reminders – Get alerts based on your plant’s actual needs, not a fixed schedule. • Personalised Care Tips – Advice tailored to each species for healthier, faster growth. • Plant Library – Identify and log your plants with rich care profiles. • Growth Tracking – See your plant’s progress over time with beautiful insights. Whether it’s your first houseplant or a whole indoor jungle, SmartyPlants ensures you’ll never guess when to water, move, or feed your plants again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartyplants at every 3 weeks against Ideal LINK Pro's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Ideal LINK Pro ships an update every 4 months, Smartyplants every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ideal LINK Pro | Smartyplants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ideal Boilers | SmartyPlants Ltd |
In-app purchases
Ideal LINK Pro
No in-app purchases
Smartyplants
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ideal LINK Pro free?
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Do Ideal LINK Pro or Smartyplants have ads?
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