Comparison

Plant Problem Identifier vs Arbori

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

Head to head
About

Plant Problem Identifier

Instantly identify plants and diagnose plant diseases using your phone's camera. Get detailed information on over 35,000 plant species and 90+ disease types, along with treatment suggestions. Access helpful articles on plant care.

Highlights
  • Identify over 35,000 plant species by photo
  • Diagnose over 90 plant disease classes
  • Receive plant and disease information
  • Get treatment suggestions for diseases
  • Read useful articles on plant care
  • Unlimited access with Pro subscription
Features
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Do you want to know what plant is it or what’s wrong with your plant? No problem! Plant Problem Identifier app allows you to identify by photo 35000+ plant classes from all over the world with 93% accuracy, including: Indoor & Outdoor Plants, Indoor & Wild Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Cactuses, Succulents, Trees, Leaves, Bushes, Shrubs, Herbs, Grasses and more. Your plant looks sick and you want to know what’s wrong with it? No problem! Plant Problem Identifier app also allows you to identify by photo 90+ diseases classes, such as: Pests, Viruses, Abiotic, Bacterial, Fungal diseases and more. Also app provides you information about the treatment of identified diseases, but may vary. 
APP CONTENT & MAIN FEATURES:
 • Plant Identifier Take a photo or select a photo from your gallery to identify by photo over 35000+ plant classes from all over the world, including: Flowers, Trees, Leaves, Bushes, Shrubs, Herbs, Grasses, Fruits, Vegetables, Cactuses, Succulents and more. We provide you information about the identified plant, such as: Confidence, Common & Scientific Names, Description, Taxonomy, Reference Images, Watering, Sunlight, Soil Type and other, but may vary. 
 • Plant Disease Diagnosis
 Take a photo or select a photo from your gallery to identify by photo over 90+ plant diseases classes, such as: Abiotic diseases, Bacterial diseases, Fungal diseases, Pests, Viruses and more. We provide you information about the identified plant disease, such as: Confidence, Common & Disease Name, Classification, Cause, Similar Images, Description, Treatment and more. 

• Useful Articles 
Read more than 10 useful articles, such as: how to care of plants and more. Note: For a more accurate plant or plant disease identification, please take or select high-quality photo so that the plant or plant disease is visible and is alone in the photo, avoid other plants in background. Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate identification of plants and plant diseases, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in identification results also we are not liable for damages or injury caused by actions based on inaccurate identification and info provided. Note that free version of the app is limited to: – 1 Plant Identification; – 1 Plant Disease Diagnosis; – 1 Article. If you want to use the app without limits an auto-renewable subscription ”Plant Identifier Pro” is available. 
 Auto-renewable Subscription ”Plant Identifier Pro” Info: By subscribing you get premium (full, unlimited) access to all the features and content offered by Plant Problem Identifier app. Auto-renewable Subscription “Plant Identifier Pro” Includes: – Identify Plants Unlimited; – Identify 35,000+ Plant Classes; – Diagnose Plant Diseases Unlimited; – Collect Plants & Diseases Unlimited; – Unlock All Articles; The app contains the following auto-renewable subscription called ”Plant Identifier Pro”: – Weekly (3,99 US$) with a 3-days for free period. * Subscription price may vary depending on your location; * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal; * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account; * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/plant-identifier-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Requested Access: Photos – access to add selected photos of plants or plant diseases for identification. Camera – access to take photos of plants or plant diseases for identification.

About

Arbori

Features
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Your monstera has a yellow leaf and brown spots on another, and you can't tell if it's too much water, not enough light, or a bug. Snap a photo with Arbori and in seconds you'll know what plant it is, what's wrong, and what to do about it this week. Arbori uses AI to identify a plant from a single photo, spot diseases and pests, and build a care plan with reminders for watering, feeding, and light. And it's not just houseplants: it knows trees, lawn, and insects too. How it works: Take a photo, get the name instantly See what's wrong, plus tips on water, light, soil, and feeding Save it to your collection with a full history and photo journal Get watering reminders so you stop guessing Why Arbori: Identifies plants, trees, lawn, and insects from a photo Walks you through disease and pest diagnosis, step by step Care plans made for each species, not generic advice Flora, your AI botanist, answers the weird questions ("why is my fern crispy?") Keeps your whole garden organized in one place Key features: Plant identification from a photo Disease and pest diagnosis Care plans with watering and feeding reminders History and photo journal for every plant Chat with Flora, your AI botanist Whether you're the person who somehow kills cactuses or the one with a windowsill full of pots fighting for space, Arbori keeps every green thing alive and on track. Note: Arbori uses AI, and AI can get it wrong. The info is for general guidance only and isn't a substitute for a professional. When a plant (or a bite) really worries you, check with an expert. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy: https://www.arbori.app/privacy Contact: hi@arbori.app

Screenshots

Plant Problem Identifier4 screens
Arbori4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plant Problem Identifier at none against Arbori's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Plant Problem Identifier sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Arbori sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Problem Identifier ships an update every 9 months, Arbori every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plant Problem Identifier versus Arbori: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Problem IdentifierArbori
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUladzislau YanushkaFlorea Media SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plant Problem Identifier

Subscriptions1
  • Plant Identifier Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
3 purchases

Arbori

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Plant Problem Identifier free?
Plant Problem Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arbori free?
Arbori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plant Problem Identifier or Arbori have ads?
Arbori shows ads; Plant Problem Identifier does not.
Which is updated more often, Plant Problem Identifier or Arbori?
Plant Problem Identifier ships an update every 9 months, and Arbori every 8 months. Most recently, Plant Problem Identifier was updated on November 7, 2026 and Arbori on November 8, 2026.

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