# GrowIt vs Pollinator Patch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pollinator Patch at 100% against GrowIt's 46%. Pollinator Patch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GrowIt's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrowIt sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Pollinator Patch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pollinator Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GrowIt has 14K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of GrowIt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pollinator Patch's.

GrowIt ships an update every 2 weeks, Pollinator Patch weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrowIt | Pollinator Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growit-garden-planner/id6443580320/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 106 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) | [Pollinator Patch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870354962) |

## What reviewers say

### GrowIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growit-garden-planner/id6443580320)

This app simplifies home gardening with personalized guidance and expert tips for growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs. It offers customized planting calendars, garden layout planning, and step-by-step growing information. Get seasonal care tips, reminders for watering and fertilizing, and even identify plant diseases with a photo.

**Highlights:** Personalized planting schedules, Garden layout planning, Step-by-step growing guides, Seasonal plant care tips, Automated reminders, Plant disease identification, Regrowing and hydroponic tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grow My Food Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Grow My Food Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Grow My Food Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Grow My Food Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Grow My Food Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| GrowIt Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Grow My Food Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Grow My Food Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| GrowIt Family Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Grow My Food Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful gardening app
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🌱 Useful information and guides
- 📆 Reminders and planning features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate planting information
- 🔒 Misleading advertising about free trial
- 🔍 Limited plant selection
- 🌡️ Weather information not accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently when scrolling
- Issues with deleting/updating plants
- Reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more garden beds
- Option to manually enter plant data
- Notification for watering based on rainfall
- More detailed care information for plants


### Pollinator Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823)

This app helps you care for your yard and plants by providing region-specific guidance on watering, seasonal care, and freeze protection. It also helps you identify plants, discover native species, and find local rebates for landscaping projects.

**Highlights:** Region-specific plant care reminders, Native plant identification, Customizable planting plans, Yard redesign previews, Local rebate finder, Organic lawn care timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Founding Member | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrowIt free?

GrowIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pollinator Patch free?

Pollinator Patch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GrowIt or Pollinator Patch?

Pollinator Patch is rated higher. GrowIt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Pollinator Patch averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do GrowIt or Pollinator Patch have ads?

Neither GrowIt nor Pollinator Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GrowIt or Pollinator Patch?

GrowIt ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pollinator Patch weekly. Most recently, GrowIt was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pollinator Patch on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*