VPD Chart vs PPFD METER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VPD Chart
This app calculates Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) using air temperature, relative humidity, and canopy temperature. It offers real-time charting, sensor integration, and educational tools to understand plant growth environments. Organize data by zones and visualize dew point areas.
- VPD calculation
- Interactive VPD chart
- Sensor integration
- Zone organization
- Dew point visualization
- Grow Timeline
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The app calculates VPD using air temperature, relative humidity, and canopy temperature. View real-time VPD values on an interactive chart. Connect sensors for automated readings or manually input data via intuitive sliders and text inputs. Key features: • Interactive VPD chart with manual input • Default crop types • Organize charts by assigning them to different zones • Display spots that share the same VPD value • Zoom in and out of the VPD chart with a two-finger pinch and drag to pan around • VPD Target - long-press the chart to set a target VPD value • Dew point area visualization • Grow Timeline • Sync sensor historical data by importing it from sensor's app, via cloud APIs, or bluetooth • Explore sensor history by panning and zooming Supported bluetooth devices: • AC Infinity Cloudcom B2, A2, B1 • SensorPush: HT1, HT.w, HT.xw • Govee: H5051, H5072, H5074, H5075, H5100, H5101, H5102, H5103, H5104, H5105, H5174, H5177, H5179 • SwitchBot: Meter, Plus, Indoor Outdoor • Ruuvi: RuuviTag and RuuviTag Pro • Inkbird: IBS-TH1, IBS-TH1 Plus, IBS-TH2, IBS-TH2 Plus • ThermoPro: TP351, TP357, TP358, TP359 • VIVOSUN AeroLab THB1S • Shelly BLU H&T • Xiaomi Mijia 2 (LYWSD03MMC) (original and pvvx firmware) Supported devices with API connectivity: • Govee • Pulse • UbiBot • Ecowitt • Tuya • SensorPush Educational benefits: • Interactive Learning: Explore the dynamics of VPD based on changes in temperature and relative humidity by manipulating input sliders and animating the chart • Canopy - Air Temperature Link: Easily visualize and set values by linking canopy temperature to air temperature • Chart Bands Control: Toggle chart bands on/off (dew, under transpiration, prop, veg, flower, over transpiration) for a comprehensive understanding Included: 1 chart with manual input and grow timeline, device data sync & explore, default crops VPD Chart Plus subscription unlocks: • Unlimited charts • Automated VPD calculation by using sensors as the input data source • Background monitoring and Alerts (temperature, RH, VPD) • VPD history timeline, available on sensor-driven VPD charts • Custom crops Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PPFD METER
This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.
- LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurements
- Light mapping and distribution analysis
- Uniformity and PPF evaluation
- Energy efficiency and consumption tracking
- Customizable setting profiles
- Bluetooth sensor integration
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Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, PPFD Meter sets itself apart from standard grow light meter apps with its comprehensive features and intuitive design. Using your phone's built-in sensors or the acclaimed UNI-T UT383 BT sensor via Bluetooth, PPFD Meter provides precise and reliable light measurements. This accuracy is essential for understanding and optimizing the light your plants receive, ensuring their health and growth. PPFD Meter is more than a light measurement tool; it's a guide to understanding your plants' needs. It converts LUX readings into PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) and DLI (Daily Light Integral), providing critical insights for your lighting setup. Customize up to five different settings profiles for various environments or growth stages, making your plant care as unique as your garden. Advanced Light Mapping and Analysis Step into a new era of light management with PPFD Meter's advanced light mapping capabilities. Our exclusive PAR and DLI Maps feature offers a vivid, detailed representation of light distribution across your grow area, enabling precise adjustments for optimal plant growth. But that's just the beginning: In-Depth Light Analysis: Measure light uniformity to ensure even plant growth, and evaluate your setup's PPF (Photosynthetic Photon Flux) to understand the total light output. Efficiency and Consumption Insights: Assess the efficiency of your lighting system in converting energy into usable light. Track the daily total energy consumption to manage your energy usage and environmental impact effectively. Comprehensive DLI Tracking: Monitor the Daily Light Integral, a key factor in regulating plant health and growth cycles, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of light each day. These advanced features make PPFD Meter not just an app, but a vital partner in your indoor gardening journey. It’s a leap forward from typical grow light meter apps, offering a depth of analysis and customization that truly enhances your plant care experience. Download PPFD Meter today and embark on a journey of precision and expertise in plant care. Your plants will thrive like never before! Privacy Policy: https://www.ppfd.app/pp Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VPD Chart at none against PPFD METER's shown. VPD Chart also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). PPFD METER's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. VPD Chart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PPFD METER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for VPD Chart against 4.6 for PPFD METER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 118 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of VPD Chart's written reviews are positive against 53% of PPFD METER's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | VPD Chart | PPFD METER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) | 4.6 (118 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 118 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INNOVO DEV S.R.L. | Candas Pamukcu |
Customer experience
VPD Chart
PPFD METER
In-app purchases
VPD Chart
- VPD Chart Plus (monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- VPD Chart Plus (annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
PPFD METER
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium Plus$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads$29.99









