VPD Chart vs DrainMaster Plus
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/
DrainMaster Plus
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DrainMaster Plus is the plant-centered app for monitoring and managing nutrient health. Each plant has its own profile, measurement history and tailored recommendations to help you avoid overfeeding, salt build-up and pH issues. Features: Plant-centered UX: Individual dashboards with measurements, analytics and recommendations Guided measurement wizard and quick mode BLE integration: Automatic live readings from Apera instruments (PC60-Z, PH60-Z, EC60-Z, etc.) Timeline and milestones: germination date, stage logs, and plant events Scientific tools: VPD, DLI and EC/PPM calculators Offline-first: Works fully without internet Multilingual: Now available in 10 languages – German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Arabic. Export: JSON and CSV per plant Why DrainMaster Plus? Accurate readings, transparent history and actionable recommendations let you spot trends early and take targeted action. Great for hobby growers and professionals alike. Terms of Use (EULA): Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement applies, available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drain-master.de/privacy
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Verdict
VPD Chart and DrainMaster Plus are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 DrainMaster Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VPD Chart ships an update every 3 weeks, DrainMaster Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VPD Chart | DrainMaster Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | INNOVO DEV S.R.L. | kobosil.me Development |
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
DrainMaster Plus
- DrainMaster Cloud Monthly$3.991 Month
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