Comparison

Malibu Guide vs The Plant

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

Head to head
About

Malibu Guide

Discover local businesses, community events, and essential resources in Malibu, California. Find discounts, directions, menus, and breaking news. Supports residents and visitors with comprehensive listings across various categories.

Highlights
  • 700+ business and resource listings
  • Discounts and special offers
  • Directions and mapping
  • Community calendar
  • Breaking news and announcements
  • Push notifications
Features
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The Malibu Guide supports over 700 business, community and resource listings for the City of Malibu, California USA. It is the mobile go-to resource for discounts, directions, menus, announcements, community calendar, contacts and more. Supporting an easy-to-use format, virtually every category of every resource is made available for the estimated 12,000 local residents and upwards of 15,000,000 visitors annually to the community. Malibu Guide supports a breaking news feel for local news, a news ticker for important community announcements, community calendar, push notifications on important events and matters and more. Categories supported are Food and Drink, Shopping, Animals and Livestock, Self-Care, Beauty and Wellness, Urgent Care, Government agencies, Home Services, Medical, Parks and Recreation, Professional Services, Religion, Schools and Learning Centers, Transportation, Wedding and Events and more. For business owners there is a 100% free listing under their respective categories. But it also offers a wide variety of advertisement sponsorship and advertising opportunities that vary in cost and location throughout the application. Options may change without notice. A better placement if a business offers any form of discount. Options may change without notice. Activate one-tap dialing, mapping, website/menu and preferred category placement. Social Media icons to a paid listing Owning a Category - your message at the top of a master category like: Restaurants, etc. Push Notifications - Send a message to all users News Ticker - Run a message on the news ticker on the main page of the apps (message length and space limited) Breaking News - Total of 3 articles, 30 days each, anytime in a calendar year + push notification announcements when made live. Banner (major sponsor) - Be added to large app rotating banners + ad link on main page + push notification. Program Sponsor: “Malibu Guide brought to you by YOUR NAME HERE” Business or service is highlighted by full app sponsorship. Westlake Software Inc. is a full service field labor automation provider serving customers in over 80 countries in over 50 languages. Our organization has built hundreds of branded applications for the worlds largest companies. Contact us @ malibu@westlakesoftware.com for more information.

About

The Plant

Features
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This is your guide to a plant-based lifestyle! Introducing the Plant-Based Switch app, your comprehensive solution to address the most common health issues. Our revolutionary app is designed to empower individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being through the power of a plant-based lifestyle. With personalized meal plans, expert guidance, and a wealth of educational resources, our app is tailored to tackle prevalent health concerns such as weight management, heart health, diabetes prevention, and more. By seamlessly integrating evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations into your daily routine, our app equips you with the tools and knowledge to transform your health and overcome these challenges. Join thousands of satisfied users who have experienced the transformative benefits of our app and take control of your health today. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://nafsikasgarden.com/privacy-policy/ https://nafsikasgarden.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Malibu Guide4 screens
The Plant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malibu Guide at none against The Plant's 7. On price, update cadence, 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. The Plant sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.59 per month. Malibu Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malibu Guide ships an update monthly, The Plant every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Malibu Guide versus The Plant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalibu GuideThe Plant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB56 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWestlake Software, Inc.Nafsika Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Malibu Guide

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

The Plant

Subscriptions7
  • Planting It$9.591 Month
  • The Plant-Based Switch7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Watch It Grow$14.901 Month
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  • The Plant Based Switch7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • The Plant-Based Switch7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • The Plant Based Switch7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • The Plant-Based Switch7 Days trial$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Malibu Guide free?
Malibu Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Plant free?
The Plant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Malibu Guide or The Plant have ads?
Neither Malibu Guide nor The Plant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malibu Guide or The Plant?
Malibu Guide ships an update monthly, and The Plant every 3 weeks. Most recently, Malibu Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Plant on November 3, 2026.

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