Comparison

Padiddle vs PlantCam Timelapse Camera

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

Head to head
About

Padiddle

This app uses your device's gyroscope to create unique spinning art. Choose from pre-made color palettes or mix them to design your own vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-controlled drawing
  • Library of 12 color schemes
  • Color scheme combination
  • Unique spinning art creation
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Padiddle uses your device’s gyroscope to draw pictures while you spin it. Pick from a library of twelve handcrafted color schemes. Combine them to create something new!

About

PlantCam Timelapse Camera

Capture the slow journey of plant growth and transform it into stunning timelapse videos. This app works with a dedicated device to automatically photograph your plants at set intervals, storing them securely in the cloud. View, manage your device, and generate shareable videos of your plant's progress.

Highlights
  • Create timelapse videos
  • Manage PlantCam device
  • Cloud-based photo storage
  • Private and secure
  • Offline video access
  • Power efficient device operation
Features
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Turn slow plant growth into beautiful timelapse videos. The PlantCam app works with the PlantCam device to capture photos of your plants at set intervals and automatically upload them to the cloud. Use the app to view images, generate videos and manage your device. What You Can Do with PlantCam: • Create Timelapse Videos – Select a date range and frame rate to generate timelapses of your plant’s growth. Videos are processed in the cloud and downloadable for offline viewing. • Manage Your PlantCam – Connect via Bluetooth to set Wi-Fi credentials, configure photo intervals, and manage sleep settings. • Cloud-Based Photo Storage – All images are automatically uploaded and stored securely in your account. Nothing is saved on the device. • Private & Secure – Photos and videos are only visible to you. No audio is recorded. The camera can’t be remotely activated or accessed. • Offline Access – Once created, videos are stored on your phone for offline viewing and sharing. • Power Efficient – The device runs on USB power, sleeps between photos, and captures images only during scheduled intervals. • Indoor Use Only – Designed for home use with stable Wi-Fi and consistent lighting.

Screenshots

Padiddle3 screens
PlantCam Timelapse Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Padiddle at 5.0 against PlantCam Timelapse Camera's 4.2. Padiddle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). PlantCam Timelapse Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. PlantCam Timelapse Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Padiddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Padiddle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Padiddle's written reviews are positive against 93% of PlantCam Timelapse Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padiddle ships an update every 3 months, PlantCam Timelapse Camera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Padiddle versus PlantCam Timelapse Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadiddlePlantCam Timelapse Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZev EisenbergTech10 UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

Padiddle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlantCam Timelapse Camera

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

Padiddle

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PlantCam Timelapse Camera

Subscriptions6
  • Hobbyist Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gardener Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Botanist Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Hobbyist Annual$34.991 Year
  • Gardener Annual$79.991 Year
  • Botanist Annual$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Padiddle free?
Padiddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlantCam Timelapse Camera free?
PlantCam Timelapse Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Padiddle or PlantCam Timelapse Camera?
Padiddle is rated higher. Padiddle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PlantCam Timelapse Camera averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Padiddle or PlantCam Timelapse Camera have ads?
Neither Padiddle nor PlantCam Timelapse Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Padiddle or PlantCam Timelapse Camera?
Padiddle ships an update every 3 months, and PlantCam Timelapse Camera every 8 days. Most recently, Padiddle was updated on October 23, 2026 and PlantCam Timelapse Camera on October 6, 2026.

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