Comparison

VIVOSUN vs Kushy

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

Head to head
About

VIVOSUN

Automate and simplify plant care with this app, offering real-time monitoring, manual controls, and automated grow recipes. Track climate, log growth with diaries, and receive alerts for optimal plant health. Connect with other growers and shop securely for supplies.

Highlights
  • Real-time environmental monitoring
  • Manual control of grow devices
  • Automated grow recipes
  • Growth logging and reminders
  • In-app shopping with secure checkout
  • Community sharing and insights
Features
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Transform your growing experience with the VIVOSUN App, designed to automate and simplify your plant care. Whether you're a beginner seeking easy automation for light, ventilation, and circulation, or an expert aiming for precise environmental control, The Smart Grow System places control at your fingertips. The VIVOSUN App manages your VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller: - Real-Time Monitoring: Keep tabs on temperature, humidity, VPD, and the status of all your grow devices connected to the GrowHub Controller - Manual Controls: Adjust day/night cycles, temperature, humidity, light spectrum, fan speed, and more directly from the app - Grow Recipes: Set automated parameters for different growth stages, ensuring your equipment always meets your plants' needs - Climate Tracking: Monitor conditions in your grow space for comprehensive plant health insights - Alerts: Receive notifications before temperature or humidity issues arise, so you can stay on top of your grow Grow Diaries: - Log Growth: Log and track growth through a diary so you can understand how your plants have changed over time - Set Reminders: Manage watering and feeding schedules with ease - Add Photos & Notes: Securely store and share plant information - Share Experiences: Connect with other growers and exchange insights - Optimize Growth: Achieve optimal growth when you combine your Grow Diary data with the VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller, which monitors performance of your smart devices—the perfect environment is at your fingertips! The VIVOSUN shop at hand: - Easy shopping that is 100% secure - Free shipping on orders over $99 - Be the first to access promotional discounts!

About

Kushy

Identify cannabis strains, grade bud quality, and diagnose plant health issues with AI-powered scanning. Track your grow, log your stash, and discover what works best for you. Offers detailed reports and insights for enthusiasts and growers.

Highlights
  • AI strain identification
  • Bud quality grading
  • Plant health diagnosis
  • Grow journal and harvest timing
  • Personal stash and effects logging
  • Detailed terpene breakdown
Features
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Snap a photo of any bud. Kushy tells you the strain, grades the quality and breaks down the terpenes in seconds. IDENTIFY ANY STRAIN Point your camera at a bud and Kushy's AI matches it against 6,000+ strains, with a confidence score for every result. GRADE EVERY BUD, A+ TO F Trichomes, structure, trim and color are each scored, so you know what you're actually getting before you buy or smoke it. Add a shot of the inside for a verified grade. PLANT DOCTOR Scan a leaf to spot nutrient deficiencies, pests and stress before they spread. Rescan later and Kushy shows you what cleared up and what's new. GROW JOURNAL Log your plants week by week, attach health scans to the right week and follow a countdown to harvest. Kushy reads clear, cloudy and amber trichomes to tell you when to chop. KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU Log your stash and sessions. Kushy picks out the effects you like best and the strains to avoid. 6,000+ STRAINS Effects, flavors, terpenes, THC and CBD, genetics and grow info for every strain. KUSHY PRO Start with a free trial, then upgrade for: • Unlimited scans • Full quality reports: sub-scores, detected issues, terpene % • Trichome harvest timing • Unlimited grows with health trends and alerts • Personal stash insights PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your scans and logs stay yours. We never sell your data. For educational and informational use only. Use cannabis responsibly and according to your local laws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VIVOSUN4 screens
Kushy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VIVOSUN at 4.7 against Kushy's 4.1. VIVOSUN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Kushy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VIVOSUN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIVOSUN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIVOSUN has 8.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of VIVOSUN's written reviews are positive against 60% of Kushy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIVOSUN ships an update fortnightly, Kushy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VIVOSUN versus Kushy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVOSUNKushy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.7K ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.7K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVIVOSUN INCEthereal Incorporated

Customer experience

VIVOSUN

All ratings8,652 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative28.7%

Kushy

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

VIVOSUN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update failures
  • Inconsistent data display and syncing
  • Recipes not saving correctly
  • In-app purchasing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add VPD control and automation
  • Improve recipe/schedule management
  • Implement a dashboard widget for quick monitoring
  • Allow moving plants between gardens
  • Enhance dark mode and UI customization

Kushy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VIVOSUN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kushy

Subscriptions2
  • Kushy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kushy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is VIVOSUN free?
VIVOSUN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kushy free?
Kushy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VIVOSUN or Kushy?
VIVOSUN is rated higher. VIVOSUN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Kushy averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do VIVOSUN or Kushy have ads?
Neither VIVOSUN nor Kushy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIVOSUN or Kushy?
VIVOSUN ships an update fortnightly, and Kushy every 9 days. Most recently, VIVOSUN was updated on November 11, 2026 and Kushy on November 9, 2026.

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