Comparison

My Collection vs Plants Are Science

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

Head to head
About

My Collection

Effortlessly catalog your comic book collection by simply taking a photo. The app automatically identifies the volume and issue number, provides a guide value, and adds it to your digital library. Manage and value your entire collection from your phone or web browser.

Highlights
  • Image recognition for comic identification
  • Automatic volume and issue number detection
  • Guide value estimation
  • Digital collection management
  • Web and mobile access
Features
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HipComic's My Collection is the fastest way to organize and value your comic book collection. With just a snap of a photo from your phone or tablet, HipComic's My Collection will automatically detect the Volume and Issue Number, provide a guide value, and add your comic to your collection. Snap A Picture Of Your Comics My Collection’s exclusive image recognition technology instantly recognizes your comic. No barcodes required. Value Your Collection Manage and value your entire comic book collection in one place, both on the web and on your phone or tablet. Completely Free Enjoy full access to all features and unlimited scans at no cost. No scan limits or features are locked behind paid tiers.

About

Plants Are Science

This app helps hydroponic growers meticulously track their Deep Water Culture (DWC) grows. It records reservoir data, environmental conditions, and observations, offering AI-powered analysis and actionable insights to optimize plant health and harvest results.

Highlights
  • DWC grow tracking
  • Reservoir measurements (pH, EC)
  • Environmental condition logging
  • Nutrient and adjustment recording
  • AI-powered grow analysis
  • Photo and harvest logging
  • Complete grow history
Features
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YOUR GROW HAS A MEMORY. NOW YOU DO TOO. Every plant has a story. Plants Are Science helps you capture it, understand it, and learn from it. Whether you're growing your first tomato plant or managing a detailed hydroponic setup, PAS brings your photos, measurements, observations, and grow history together in one place. WATCH YOUR GROW UNFOLD Build a photo journal of your plants from their earliest days through harvest. Capture changes, document milestones, and look back at how far your grow has come. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Keep your growing records organized without juggling notebooks or spreadsheets. • Record pH, EC, and reservoir measurements • Track nutrients, top-offs, and reservoir changes • Log temperature and humidity • Save observations and grow notes • Keep photos and measurements connected to your grow • Review your history whenever you need it TURN HISTORY INTO INSIGHT Plants Are Science goes beyond simply storing data. AI Analyze uses your recorded grow history and the context you provide to help you understand what's happening with your plants. Explore changes over time, identify patterns worth watching, and get practical observations informed by your growing records. The more you document, the more useful your history becomes. BUILT FOR CURIOUS GROWERS You don't need to be an expert to start keeping better records. PAS is designed for beginners who want to document their progress and experienced growers who enjoy understanding the details. Start with a photo. Add measurements as you learn. Build a growing record that's actually useful. START GROWING FREE Explore Plants Are Science with: • 30 days of free access • 10 AI Analyze reports included • No credit card required • No automatic subscription Want to keep using AI Analyze? Upgrade to PAS Pro for 60 reports per monthly subscription period. Your grow deserves more than scattered photos and forgotten measurements. Give it a memory. Plants Are Science. AI-generated observations are informational and are not a substitute for your own judgment and growing experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Collection4 screens
Plants Are Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plants Are Science at 5.0 against My Collection's 2.7. Plants Are Science also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). My Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (203 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Plants Are Science sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. My Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plants Are Science holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Collection has 203 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Collection ships an update every 2 months, Plants Are Science monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Collection versus Plants Are Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CollectionPlants Are Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (203 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings203 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHip eCommerceGet The Tote LLC

Customer experience

My Collection

All ratings204 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral26.0%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral27.5%
Negative52.5%

Plants Are Science

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Inability to access previously scanned collections
  • Incorrect recognition of comic variants and editions
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Manual entry option for comics not recognized
  • Sorting and filtering options for collections
  • Grading and slab support
  • Trending/analytics for collection value

Plants Are Science

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Collection

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plants Are Science

Subscriptions1
  • Plants Are Science Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is My Collection free?
My Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plants Are Science free?
Plants Are Science is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Collection or Plants Are Science?
Plants Are Science is rated higher. My Collection averages 2.7 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Plants Are Science averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My Collection or Plants Are Science have ads?
Neither My Collection nor Plants Are Science shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Collection or Plants Are Science?
My Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Plants Are Science monthly. Most recently, My Collection was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plants Are Science on October 29, 2026.

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