Comparison

VPD Chart vs Nugs

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • VPD calculation
  • Interactive VPD chart
  • Sensor integration
  • Zone organization
  • Dew point visualization
  • Grow Timeline
Features
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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/

About

Nugs

Features
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Com o Nugs, a gestão do seu cultivo se torna mais fácil e organizada. Registre notas, adicione imagens e acompanhe as regas da sua planta, tudo de maneira simples, 100% offline e com total segurança.

Screenshots

VPD Chart4 screens
Nugs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nugs at none against VPD Chart's 2. Nugs also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VPD Chart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nugs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VPD Chart versus Nugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPD ChartNugs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperINNOVO DEV S.R.L.Eliseu Codinhoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VPD Chart

Subscriptions2
  • VPD Chart Plus (monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VPD Chart Plus (annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Nugs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VPD Chart free?
VPD Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nugs free?
Nugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VPD Chart or Nugs have ads?
Neither VPD Chart nor Nugs shows ads.

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