Comparison

TM+ Pro vs PPFD METER

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

Head to head
About

TM+ Pro

Remotely monitor and control horticulture automation systems for your growth facilities. Features a new UI, historical charts, customizable device displays, and a logbook for tracking plant data. Connect with a community of growers and access support resources.

Highlights
  • Remote access to control systems
  • Historical data charting
  • Customizable device naming and photos
  • Plant growth logbook
  • Grower community and forum
  • Controller sharing with authorization
Features
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TM+ Pro offers you remote access and control of the TrolMaster control systems: Green-X,Tent-X,Hydro-X,Hydro-X Pro,Hydro-X Plus, Aqua-X,Aqua-X Pro,Aqua-X Plus, Carbon-X and Hawkeye. The controllers and control systems provide the ultimate solution for horticulture automation, enabling you to monitor and control every aspect of your growth facilities anywhere, anytime. This new and advanced version is a major upgrade and improvement featuring: New UI: Clear and friendly user experience. Historical Chart: All historical data will be presented in one graph, making it easier to compare the data collected. New devices display customization: You can individually rename and add photos on all devices in the App for better management. New Logbook function: Allows you to track your plant stages, time and date. Log the plant data such as Environment and feeding parameters; plant information and room setup details. New Community page: Follow your favorite growers. Share your logbook and view other grower’s logbooks, a more user-friendly Forum. New Support page: Featuring “Product Learning” “Help” page with FAQ and Q&A. Forum: You can also share, like, comment, and post questions or any thoughts in Community, a place where growers can share ideas and grow together. Sharing controller: Owner can share his controllers with other user accounts. Giving the ability to authorize multiple accounts to access the same controller.

About

PPFD METER

This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.

Highlights
  • LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurements
  • Light mapping and distribution analysis
  • Uniformity and PPF evaluation
  • Energy efficiency and consumption tracking
  • Customizable setting profiles
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
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Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, PPFD Meter sets itself apart from standard grow light meter apps with its comprehensive features and intuitive design. Using your phone's built-in sensors or the acclaimed UNI-T UT383 BT sensor via Bluetooth, PPFD Meter provides precise and reliable light measurements. This accuracy is essential for understanding and optimizing the light your plants receive, ensuring their health and growth. PPFD Meter is more than a light measurement tool; it's a guide to understanding your plants' needs. It converts LUX readings into PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) and DLI (Daily Light Integral), providing critical insights for your lighting setup. Customize up to five different settings profiles for various environments or growth stages, making your plant care as unique as your garden. Advanced Light Mapping and Analysis Step into a new era of light management with PPFD Meter's advanced light mapping capabilities. Our exclusive PAR and DLI Maps feature offers a vivid, detailed representation of light distribution across your grow area, enabling precise adjustments for optimal plant growth. But that's just the beginning: In-Depth Light Analysis: Measure light uniformity to ensure even plant growth, and evaluate your setup's PPF (Photosynthetic Photon Flux) to understand the total light output. Efficiency and Consumption Insights: Assess the efficiency of your lighting system in converting energy into usable light. Track the daily total energy consumption to manage your energy usage and environmental impact effectively. Comprehensive DLI Tracking: Monitor the Daily Light Integral, a key factor in regulating plant health and growth cycles, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of light each day. These advanced features make PPFD Meter not just an app, but a vital partner in your indoor gardening journey. It’s a leap forward from typical grow light meter apps, offering a depth of analysis and customization that truly enhances your plant care experience. Download PPFD Meter today and embark on a journey of precision and expertise in plant care. Your plants will thrive like never before! Privacy Policy: https://www.ppfd.app/pp Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TM+ Pro4 screens
PPFD METER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PPFD METER at 4.6 against TM+ Pro's 3.1. PPFD METER also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TM+ Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. PPFD METER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TM+ Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PPFD METER holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TM+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of PPFD METER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TM+ Pro ships an update every 2 months, PPFD METER every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TM+ Pro versus PPFD METER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTM+ ProPPFD METER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (97 ratings)4.6 (118 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrolMaster Agro Instruments Co., LimitedCandas Pamukcu

Customer experience

TM+ Pro

All ratings97 ratings
Positive49.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative42.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative55.9%

PPFD METER

All ratings118 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

None

TM+ Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PPFD METER

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$29.99

Questions

Is TM+ Pro free?
TM+ Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPFD METER free?
PPFD METER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TM+ Pro or PPFD METER?
PPFD METER is rated higher. TM+ Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while PPFD METER averages 4.6 from 118 ratings.
Do TM+ Pro or PPFD METER have ads?
PPFD METER shows ads; TM+ Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, TM+ Pro or PPFD METER?
TM+ Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PPFD METER every 3 weeks. Most recently, TM+ Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and PPFD METER on September 22, 2026.

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