# Strain Guide vs The Flowery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Flowery at none against Strain Guide's 4. The Flowery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7K vs 930). Strain Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. The Flowery asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Strain Guide against 4.8 for The Flowery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Flowery has 7K ratings behind it against 930, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Strain Guide's written reviews are positive against 79% of The Flowery's.

Strain Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, The Flowery every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strain Guide | The Flowery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (930 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flowery/id6451003120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 930 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [phannafest llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209901791) | [BILL'S NURSERY, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696166431) |

## 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


### The Flowery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flowery/id6451003120)

Explore and shop for high-quality medical cannabis products in Florida. Order for convenient delivery or pickup, and stay updated on new product releases. Elevate your wellness journey with a curated selection.

**Highlights:** Discover medical cannabis products, Curated selection for patients, Order for delivery, Order for pickup, New product drop notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Easy ordering process
- 🔥 High-quality products
- 💯 Best dispensary in the area
- 🌺 Variety of flower options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow delivery times
- 🔧 App issues (crashes, bugs)
- 💸 Veteran discount not always applied

**Reported bugs**

- App cart issues (not updating, unable to checkout)
- Incomplete product listings in the app

**Requested features**

- Vaporizer product listings in the app
- Improved app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strain Guide free?

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

### Is The Flowery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strain Guide or The Flowery?

The Flowery is rated higher. Strain Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 930 ratings, while The Flowery averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Strain Guide or The Flowery have ads?

Strain Guide shows ads; The Flowery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Strain Guide or The Flowery?

Strain Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Flowery every 6 months. Most recently, Strain Guide was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Flowery on November 3, 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.*