# GLOWRIUM vs TrapNote

The clearest difference is rating: TrapNote at 5.0 against GLOWRIUM's 2.4. TrapNote also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). GLOWRIUM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrapNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GLOWRIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrapNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GLOWRIUM has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GLOWRIUM ships an update every 2 months, TrapNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLOWRIUM | TrapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowrium/id6445907786/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapnote/id6779044939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xingyang Hicent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696882724) | [kazuki korenori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884835388) |

## What reviewers say

### GLOWRIUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowrium/id6445907786)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TrapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapnote/id6779044939)

This app helps carnivorous plant enthusiasts meticulously track their collections. Log detailed information about each plant, its feeding habits, and environmental conditions. Visualize growth over time and share your collection with others.

**Highlights:** Plant collection management, Detailed feeding logs, Environmental condition tracking, Photo timeline for growth, Shareable plant cards, Wishlist functionality, CSV/ZIP export and import

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrapNote Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GLOWRIUM free?

GLOWRIUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TrapNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GLOWRIUM or TrapNote?

TrapNote is rated higher. GLOWRIUM averages 2.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while TrapNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GLOWRIUM or TrapNote have ads?

Neither GLOWRIUM nor TrapNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GLOWRIUM or TrapNote?

GLOWRIUM ships an update every 2 months, and TrapNote every 10 days. Most recently, GLOWRIUM was updated on September 8, 2026 and TrapNote on September 29, 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.*