Comparison

Plant App vs STEMReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plant App

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, weeds, and trees with a photo. Get expert advice on plant care, diagnose diseases, and receive watering reminders to keep your plants healthy and thriving.

Highlights
  • Plant identification via photo
  • Disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Personalized plant care guides
  • Customizable watering reminders
  • Plant journal and collection
  • Tree, flower, and weed identification
Features
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Discover plants around you and organize your plant care routine with Plant App. Use AI-powered plant identification to explore flowers, trees, succulents, herbs, and more from a photo. Found a plant you don’t recognize? Take a photo or upload one from your gallery to explore possible matches and learn about its characteristics and care needs. Keep your plants in a personal collection, record notes, and set reminders for everyday care—all in one place. – PLANT APP FEATURES – PLANT IDENTIFIER Explore plant identification from photos. Whether you’re curious about a flower, tree, succulent, or weed, Plant App helps you find possible matches and browse information about the suggested plants. Identification results may vary depending on image quality and the plant photographed. PLANT CARE & DISEASE INFORMATION Upload a photo to explore possible plant health issues and related care information. Learn about common symptoms, potential causes, and suggested care steps to help you better understand your plant’s condition. Photo-based assessments may not identify every issue and do not confirm a diagnosis or guarantee that a plant is healthy. For persistent or unclear problems, consult a qualified plant care professional. PLANT CARE GUIDES Learn about your plants’ watering, light, and fertilizer needs. Browse care guides to help plan your routine and understand how growing conditions can affect your plants. Use the guidance as a starting point and adjust your care based on your plant’s condition and environment. WATER CALCULATOR Get estimated watering recommendations based on plant type and pot size. Actual watering needs can vary with soil, drainage, light, temperature, and humidity. Check your plant and soil before watering. NOTES AND REMINDERS Set reminders for watering, fertilizing, and repotting. Create custom reminders for other care tasks and keep notes to track changes in your plants over time. PERSONAL PLANT COLLECTION – MY GARDEN Keep your plants organized in a personal collection. Add plants to My Garden and keep their information and your care notes together for easy reference. PLANT ARTICLES Explore articles about plants and the natural world. Learn about plant characteristics, growing habits, and care topics to build your knowledge at your own pace. Discover, learn, and build your plant care routine with Plant App. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Plant App offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of your selected plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Email: info@plantapp.app Website: https://plantapp.app Terms of Use: https://plantapp.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://plantapp.app/privacy

About

STEMReader

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STEMReader makes it easier to read, navigate, and study technical textbooks and PDFs. Instead of constantly scrolling through hundreds of pages to find an equation, figure, chapter, or exercise, STEMReader analyzes your document and builds tools around its structure. With STEMReader, you can: • Jump to equation and figure references Tap recognized references while reading to quickly view the referenced equation or figure without losing your place. • Navigate textbook contents Browse the structure of your textbook and move quickly between sections. • Find and work through problems View detected exercises and problems without searching through the entire document. • Work with exercises using Problem Solver Open detected textbook problems in a focused workspace designed to make working through exercises easier. • Take PDF notes Keep your notes connected to the documents you are reading. • Use scanned textbooks and PDFs STEMReader is designed to work with technical documents, including textbooks that were originally scanned rather than created as digital PDFs. Whether you are studying mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical subject, STEMReader helps turn a static textbook into a more useful workspace for learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plant App4 screens
STEMReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Plant App at #77 against STEMReader's unranked. Plant App also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). STEMReader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plant App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and STEMReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Plant App versus STEMReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant AppSTEMReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (56K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings56K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCALEUP YAZILIM HIZMETLERISAMUEL QUINTEIRO PEREZ

Bugs and requests

Plant App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Repeated misidentification of common plants
  • Inability to save or add personal plant profiles
  • Unexpected charges during free trial period

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow user-submitted plant additions
  • Provide more specific diagnoses and solutions
  • Add option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Improve location-based features for more accurate recommendations

STEMReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Plant App

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Week Plant Identifier Subs$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Plant Identifier Subs$9.991 Month
  • 1 Week Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • 1 Year Plant Identifier Subs$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plant Identifier Subs3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plant Identifier Subs$49.99
4 purchases

STEMReader

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plus Annual$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • This Document$0.99
  • Three Documents$1.99

Questions

Is Plant App free?
Plant App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEMReader free?
STEMReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plant App or STEMReader have ads?
Neither Plant App nor STEMReader shows ads.

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