Comparison

Gardenate vs GrowSage

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
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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

GrowSage

Features
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GrowSage is your complete vegetable and herb garden companion — from seed to harvest. Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower, GrowSage gives you everything you need to grow confidently and get better results every season. PLANT LIBRARY • Detailed care guides for 35+ vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries • Planting calendars, spacing guides, and companion planting advice • Pest and disease identification with organic treatment plans MY GARDEN • Track every plant you're growing with status updates • Tap any plant to instantly view its full care guide • Log notes and monitor progress through the season PEST & DISEASE GUIDE • Photo library of common garden pests and diseases • Identify problems by symptom — leaf, plant, fruit, or root • Organic and natural treatment recommendations WATERING CALENDAR • Personalised watering schedule based on your plants • Smart reminders so nothing gets forgotten GROWING JOURNAL • Log your garden activity, observations, and results • Build a personal record across seasons PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full GrowSage experience with Premium: • Stage-by-stage fertilizing schedules for every plant (early, mid, and fruiting stages) • Complete NPK recommendations and feeding frequency guides • Unlimited garden plant tracking • Full pest and disease library DISCLAIMER GrowSage is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Plant care recommendations are guidelines and results may vary depending on your local climate, soil conditions, and growing environment. Always consult a local gardening expert for advice specific to your situation. The developers of GrowSage accept no liability for crop loss or plant damage. Download GrowSage today and grow smarter this season.

Screenshots

Gardenate3 screens
GrowSage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GrowSage at Free against Gardenate's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

GrowSage is free to download; Gardenate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gardenate ships an update every 2 weeks, GrowSage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gardenate versus GrowSage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGardenateGrowSage
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutchinson Software Pty LtdShahriar kavanroodi

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

GrowSage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gardenate

No in-app purchases

None

GrowSage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gardenate free?
Gardenate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrowSage free?
GrowSage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gardenate or GrowSage have ads?
Neither Gardenate nor GrowSage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gardenate or GrowSage?
Gardenate ships an update every 2 weeks, and GrowSage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gardenate was updated on November 6, 2026 and GrowSage on November 5, 2026.

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