Comparison

Garden Smarter vs SowEasy

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

Head to head
About

Garden Smarter

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Smart garden, easy to build a beautiful home 1. Remote control, whenever and wherever you want to open 2.Multiple devices can be added at the same time to achieve one APP to control all intelligent devices 3. Flexibly set scheduled tasks and execute them accurately on time

About

SowEasy

Features
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Grow your first successful garden without guesswork. SowEasy is a personalized planting app that tells you exactly when to sow and harvest based on your local frost dates and growing zone. Whether you’re starting your first garden or trying again after failed crops, SowEasy removes the confusion so you can plant at the right time and avoid costly mistakes. WHY GARDENERS USE SOWEASY Know Exactly When to Plant Get precise indoor and outdoor planting windows based on your zip code, no more guessing or relying on generic charts. Stop Losing Plants to Frost Your schedule is built around your local last and first frost dates so you can plant with confidence. Plan Your Garden the Easy Way Add your plants and get a clear, personalized timeline for your growing season. Never Miss the Right Moment Receive simple reminders for planting, harvesting, and key garden tasks. All Your Plants in One Place Browse 600+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more with beginner-friendly guidance. Built for Beginners (and Busy Gardeners) No experience needed, just follow your plan and grow. SAVE MONEY. GROW SMARTER. Most beginner gardeners waste money planting at the wrong time. SowEasy helps you avoid that so every seed you plant has the best chance to thrive. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SowEasy offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial period ends, a subscription is required to continue using the app. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis and provide full access to all features within SowEasy. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Garden Smarter4 screens
SowEasy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garden Smarter at none against SowEasy's 2. Garden Smarter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). SowEasy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads 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. SowEasy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Garden Smarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garden Smarter ships an update every 14 months, SowEasy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Garden Smarter versus SowEasy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarden SmarterSowEasy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNingbo Daye Garden Industry Co.,ltdSowEasy, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Garden Smarter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SowEasy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Garden Smarter free?
Garden Smarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SowEasy free?
SowEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Garden Smarter or SowEasy have ads?
Neither Garden Smarter nor SowEasy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garden Smarter or SowEasy?
Garden Smarter ships an update every 14 months, and SowEasy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Garden Smarter was updated on November 3, 2026 and SowEasy on October 6, 2026.

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