VPD Chart vs Phenohunt
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/
Phenohunt
Organize plant breeding data with photos, notes, and ratings. Track key dates, compare candidates, and generate scannable tags for quick access. Syncs across devices for seamless management.
- Phenohunt projects with pheno records
- Photo gallery and visual timeline
- Grower notes and ratings
- Growing-conditions fields
- Search and filtering
- Printable QR/barcode plant tags
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Phenohunt is the simple, fast way for breeders and cultivators to keep every pheno organized—photos, grower notes, ratings, and tags—so you can compare candidates and make confident selections. Why breeders use Phenohunt • Everything in one place: create phenohunts and add each plant as its own pheno with a clean, readable profile. • Capture what matters: snap seed-pack images and plant photos, and log key dates like Start Veg, Start Flower, and Harvest. • Real grower notes: record your observations in your own words—aroma, structure, vigor, yield, effects—and attach quick ratings so it’s easy to stack phenos side-by-side. • Scannable plant tags: print QR/barcode plant tags directly from the app. Scan a tag in the garden to jump straight to that pheno’s record for quick logging and rock-solid record keeping. • Stay in sync: sign in and your phenos, notes, photos, and ratings are available on any device you use. • Built for focus: a dark, modern interface that keeps the spotlight on your plants—not the app. Key features • Projects (phenohunts) with individual pheno records • Photo gallery and visual timeline per pheno • Grower notes + ratings for easy comparison • Growing-conditions fields (environment, lights, medium, nutrients) • Search & filtering to find winners fast • QR/barcode plant tags you can print and scan to open records instantly • Sign in with Apple or Google Made for phenohunters Whether you’re dialing a small hunt or managing a large room, Phenohunt helps you track, compare, and decide—without spreadsheets or camera-roll chaos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phenohunt at 5.0 against VPD Chart's 4.5. Phenohunt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). VPD Chart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price 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. VPD Chart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Phenohunt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phenohunt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VPD Chart has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | VPD Chart | Phenohunt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INNOVO DEV S.R.L. | Houston Smothermon |
Customer experience
VPD Chart
Phenohunt
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
Phenohunt
No in-app purchases
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