Elfsys Grow Cloud vs AeroGarden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elfsys Grow Cloud
Manage and scale your indoor growing setups with this app. Control all your devices from a single virtual space, automate schedules, and customize growing parameters for various plants. It offers a cost-effective way to automate your gardening needs.
- Device management in one virtual space
- Automated growing schedules
- Customizable growing templates
- Plant attribute tagging
- Growth stage adaptation
- Wi-Fi smart technology integration
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For every indoor-growing setup, Elfsys Grow Cloud is there to help you manage and scale. Control all your devices in one place Elfsys Grow Cloud maps all your devices into one virtual space for push-button control. Set up new systems in minutes. All you need is a Wi-Fi power strip. Run fully automated schedules to keep your plants happy. Automation at a fraction of the cost Elfsys runs on Wi-Fi smart technology, using plugs that cost $40 each. Simple yet powerful, automate any growing devices. Customize growing for every planting need From fresh herbs to gourmet tomatoes, Elfsys Grow Cloud keeps tailored growing templates at your fingertip. Name your plants and tag their attributes. Define growth stages for auto-adaptation of growing configurations.
AeroGarden
Monitor and control your Wi-Fi enabled indoor garden from your phone. Receive alerts for water and nutrient needs, access gardening tips, and connect with a community of growers. Enjoy bigger, healthier harvests with smart convenience.
- Plant alerts for water and nutrients
- Remote monitoring and control
- Indoor gardening tips and FAQs
- Connect with growing communities
- Monitor multiple gardens
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NEW FOR 2024 Now your plants can talk! With the free AeroGarden App your plants in a W-Fi enabled AeroGarden will tell you when they need water or nutrients with friendly alerts on your Phone. Enjoy bigger, healthier harvests by never missing a watering or feeding again! And unlock a full set of features for your AeroGarden Indoor Grow Lights! GROW SMARTER Timely tips delivered straight to your iPhone teach you our favorite indoor gardening secrets and guide you to growing healthier, more beautiful and abundant gardens. Includes a detailed set of FAQs that help you get the most from your AeroGarden. STAY CONNECTED Easily connect with growing communities of AeroGardeners on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and more. Or enjoy one-click access to our expert AeroGarden Customer Service specialists. Connect and monitor multiple AeroGardens from one simple interface for your biggest harvests ever! SIMPLE CONVENIENCE Wi-Fi technology lets you monitor, control and customize critical garden functions such as light, water and nutrients from anywhere in the world at any time. Just download the free AeroGarden App onto your mobile device with iOS 12.0 or higher.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: AeroGarden at 657 against Elfsys Grow Cloud's 3. Elfsys Grow Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Elfsys Grow Cloud against 4.1 for AeroGarden. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroGarden has 657 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Elfsys Grow Cloud ships an update monthly, AeroGarden every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elfsys Grow Cloud | AeroGarden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (657 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 657 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elfsys LLC | Scotts Miracle-Gro |
Customer experience
Elfsys Grow Cloud
AeroGarden
Bugs and requests
Elfsys Grow Cloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AeroGarden
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to gardens
- Light controls not working as expected
- App crashing or freezing
- Login/account issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to control light intensity and duration
- Push notifications for garden maintenance
- Retain login session for longer periods
- Support for older devices and tablets
In-app purchases
Elfsys Grow Cloud
No in-app purchases
AeroGarden
No in-app purchases
