GLOWRIUM vs Plant Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLOWRIUM
Control smart lighting devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Customize colors, set scenes, and simulate natural light changes throughout the day. Requires iOS 13.0+ and specific Bluetooth/Wi-Fi versions.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi control
- Intelligent multi-area control
- Spectrum setting and automatic operation
- Independent color channel customization
- Multi-scene preset lighting
- Phased ecological simulation
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Smarter Plant Assistant Starts with Better Light. GLOWRIUM APP is newly upgraded to deliver a smarter and more convenient lighting experience for indoor plants and modern homes. By connecting with GLOWRIUM smart grow lights, you can easily control brightness, timer schedules, Circadian Mode (Sunrise and Sunset mode), and multiple plant lighting types to create a better light environment for every plant. With the upgraded Plant Assistant feature, GLOWRIUM APP provides lighting suggestions and plant care references based on plant type, helping you care for indoor plants in a smarter and more scientific way. From a single plant to an entire room, and from daily routines to everyday well-being, GLOWRIUM APP brings smart lighting naturally into your life. GLOWRIUM—Where Innovation and Quality Shine.
Plant Identifier
Instantly identify thousands of plant species with AI-powered image recognition. Get detailed care instructions, diagnose plant diseases, and receive personalized watering reminders. Protect your loved ones with toxic plant alerts and manage your plant collection with ease.
- Plant identification and recognition
- Plant disease diagnosis and treatment
- Personalized plant care and watering reminders
- Toxic plant detection
- Weed identification and control
- Plant collection tracker
- Expert plant consultation
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The MOST accurate plant identification app. LeafyLens recognizes over 380,000 plant species using custom-trained AI, image recognition, and our own plant care engine — built for true accuracy. Perfect for gardeners, plant parents, and nature lovers seeking fast, reliable plant insights. Key Features: • Plant Identifier & Recognition Snap a photo to instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees. Get species details, facts, and care tips. • Plant Disease Diagnosis & Treatment Detect diseases using photo analysis. Get expert-backed treatment and recovery plans for sick plants. • Plant Care & Watering Reminders Personalized schedules for watering, fertilizing, and lighting. Stay on track with smart care notifications. • Toxic Plant Detection Identify poisonous plants. Protect pets and family with clear safety alerts and precautions. • Weed Identification & Control Spot invasive weeds and learn how to remove them. Keep your garden thriving. • Plant Collection Tracker Create and manage your digital plant library. Track growth, wishlists, and progress. • Expert Plant Consultation Access 24/7 plant advice from real experts. Get help with any plant issue. • Light & Water Monitoring Measure sunlight exposure and watering needs with built-in tracking tools. Join 10,000+ plant parents growing their plant knowledge with LeafyLens. Download now and transform how you care for your plants. LeafyLens Premium • Payment charged to iTunes account at confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24+ hours before renewal • Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plant Identifier at 100% against GLOWRIUM's 48%. Plant Identifier also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). GLOWRIUM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Plant Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GLOWRIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plant Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of GLOWRIUM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plant Identifier's.
GLOWRIUM ships an update every 2 months, Plant Identifier every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLOWRIUM | Plant Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xingyang Hicent Technology Co., Ltd. | RoosterGoose, LLC |
Customer experience
GLOWRIUM
Plant Identifier
In-app purchases
GLOWRIUM
No in-app purchases
Plant Identifier
- LeafyLens All Access Weekly$3.997 Days
- LeafyLens LTO Access Monthly$5.991 Month
- LeafyLens All Access Monthly$12.991 Month
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- LeafyLens All Access Annual$29.991 Year








