Comparison

Gardenate vs FishyApp

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

Head to head
About

Gardenate

This app helps you grow your own vegetables and herbs with detailed plant information and localized planting calendars. It offers features for both beginners and experienced gardeners, including reminders and data export. Keep your garden thriving with personalized guidance.

Highlights
  • Localized planting calendars
  • Detailed plant descriptions
  • Growing tips for novices
  • Record planting and harvest dates
  • Scan seed packets
  • Calendar reminders
  • Export garden data
Features
Currently charting
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Grow-Your-Own with the gardening app with details on over 90 favourite vegetables and herbs.  The planting calendar shows what you can grow at any time – localized to your climate zone.  Detailed plant descriptions and growing tips gets novices up to speed.  Packed full of features for experienced gardeners - add new plant varieties, record planting dates, harvest dates, notes, and more. Export your data as spreadsheet files. Expert or new gardener, Gardenate will help keep your garden growing. Get started quickly • Choose your climate zone. Gardenate has climate-zone specific planting calendars for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA • See what is best to grow this month in the calendar • Put plants into your wish list * Scan seed packet details with your phone camera directly into the app to record plants or add new plant types • Plant the seed and record the details in My Garden • Calendar reminders prompt you to harvest your produce • Enjoy your garden! Grow what you like best • Easily add new plant types to the plant database by scanning a seed packet or by typing in the details. New plant types will show up in your planting calendar! • Hide unwanted plants so they don’t show in the calendar • Watch the calendar adapt to show your chosen planting months Share your garden • Share your garden to your other phones and devices and they keep in sync. Let the whole family join in the gardening • Export your plantings and notes to spreadsheet (CSV) files to use on your desktop All information is contained in the app and no internet is needed unless you choose to sync your garden with other devices.

About

FishyApp

Features
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Fishy – Your Personal Fishing Journal Fishy requires a subscription! Fishy offers a free 14 days period for all new users with all the features! Subscription options: - Monthly: €2.99/month - Yearly: €24.99/year Fishy is a privacy-first fishing log that helps you record, track, and analyze your fishing experiences. Your data is stored on your devices and, if you choose, in your private iCloud. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. LOG YOUR CATCHES IN DETAIL Record every catch comprehensively: • Species, weight, and length • Photos directly from camera or photo library • Fishing location with GPS coordinates • Date and time • Gear and lures used • Weather conditions automatically • Released or kept The app can automatically read location data from your photos, making it easy to add catch details after your trip. MANAGE YOUR GEAR Keep track of all your fishing equipment: • Rods, reels, lines • Lures, flies, hooks • Create pre-configured gear setups (rigs) • Track which gear you used on each trip TRACK YOUR STATISTICS Analyze your fishing with comprehensive stats: • Catch counts by species and time period • Personal records • Best fishing spots on a map • Weather impact on catches • Gear effectiveness • Seasonal trends SPECIES DATABASE The app includes 38 common fish species with scientific names. You can also add custom species as needed. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY FIRST Unlike many other apps, Fishy doesn't collect your data: • Your data is stored on your devices and, if you choose, in your private iCloud • No registration or user account required • No analytics or tracking • No advertisements • Full control over your information FEATURES - Catch logging with photos - Automatic weather data fetching - GPS location for fishing spots - Gear and lure management - Pre-configured gear setups (rigs) - Comprehensive statistics and analytics - Personal records tracking - Extensive species database - Data export - Fully offline capable - Modern, clean interface By downloading and using Fishy, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gardenate3 screens
FishyApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FishyApp at Free against Gardenate's $1.99. Gardenate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On 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

FishyApp is free to download; Gardenate costs $1.99 up front. FishyApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gardenate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gardenate ships an update every 2 weeks, FishyApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Gardenate versus FishyApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGardenateFishyApp
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutchinson Software Pty LtdSanteri Luhtala

Bugs and requests

Gardenate

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes when adding new plants
  • App crashes when entering rotation data
  • Data loss after app updates
  • Conflicting planting information between iPhone and iPad
  • Harvest date customization reverts to default
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  • Search function missing in recent updates
  • Unable to edit plant information after creation
  • No upgrade/import path from previous versions
  • Unresponsive to user support requests
  • App locks up after adding plants

Requested features

22 requests
  • Add more Asian vegetables (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, etc.)
  • Include fruits and fruit trees
  • Add flowers and ornamental plants
  • Shared garden functionality for multiple users
  • Custom plant creation with full editing capabilities
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  • Ability to add quantities when planting
  • Sort plants by garden bed or location
  • Harvest readiness notifications
  • Succession planting reminders
  • Spreadsheet/calendar view of all plantings
  • Print information sheets
  • Seed register feature
  • Garden layout/design tool
  • Bulk photo import
  • Compost/soil amendment tracking
  • Pest and disease identification guides
  • Push notifications for planting times
  • Wish list with notifications
  • Plant health indicators and feeding reminders
  • Auto-calculate growing zone from ZIP code
  • Bell peppers addition to database
  • Ginger, turmeric, and horseradish options

FishyApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gardenate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FishyApp

Subscriptions2
  • Fishy Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Fishy Premium14 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Gardenate free?
Gardenate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FishyApp free?
FishyApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gardenate or FishyApp have ads?
Neither Gardenate nor FishyApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gardenate or FishyApp?
Gardenate ships an update every 2 weeks, and FishyApp monthly. Most recently, Gardenate was updated on November 1, 2026 and FishyApp on October 28, 2026.

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