Padiddle vs PlantCam Timelapse Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
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.
- Create timelapse videos
- Manage PlantCam device
- Cloud-based photo storage
- Private and secure
- Offline video access
- Power efficient device operation
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Padiddle | PlantCam Timelapse Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 92.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zev Eisenberg | Tech10 UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
Customer experience
Padiddle
PlantCam Timelapse Camera
In-app purchases
Padiddle
No in-app purchases
PlantCam Timelapse Camera
- 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
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