# Strain Guide vs GRAMSS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRAMSS at none against Strain Guide's 4. GRAMSS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strain Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GRAMSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strain Guide | GRAMSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **912** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [phannafest llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209901791) | [GRAMSS CANNABIS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536892367) |

## What reviewers say

### Strain Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933)

Explore thousands of cannabis strains with detailed information on effects, flavors, and growing tips. Features an AI assistant for personalized recommendations and advanced search filters. Track your favorites and add personal notes for easy reference.

**Highlights:** AI strain assistant, Advanced search and filtering, Personalized notes and favorites, Growing and harvesting information, Strain suggestions, Community ratings and comments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strain guide, pro, monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Strain guide, pro, yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable
- 🔍 Useful database and reference guide
- 📚 Extensive strain information
- 🗒️ Ability to save notes on favorite strains
- 🤝 Good for both new and experienced users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Obnoxious commercials/ads
- ⏱️ Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🔍 Limited strain selection
- 🤖 Temperamental app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on startup
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Photo identification feature to identify strains
- Ability to filter strains by terpene profile
- Option to remove ads through a paid subscription


### GRAMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gramss/id1628863147)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strain Guide free?

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

### Is GRAMSS free?

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

### Do Strain Guide or GRAMSS have ads?

Strain Guide shows ads; GRAMSS does not.

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