Comparison

Budist vs PhenoHunter

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

Head to head
About

Budist

Discover and review cannabis products with a community of experts and enthusiasts. Find the best strains and brands based on detailed ratings and personal preferences. Connect with like-minded individuals and explore cannabis culture.

Highlights
  • Find cannabis products by potency, aroma, flavor, effect, appearance
  • Discover expert and influencer reviews
  • Explore products from trendy brands
  • Submit reviews with a 100-point rating system
  • Share product recommendations
  • Connect with other enthusiasts via profiles
  • Read articles on cannabis culture
Features
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Budist is the leading social review app for cannabis products and brands, helping consumers find the best products for their needs by connecting them with trusted experts who share their taste preferences. The app empowers cannabis consumers and enthusiasts to submit product reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all of the major product categories. The Budist app is free to use and includes these features: - Find new cannabis products based on potency, aroma, flavor, effect and appearance. - Discover product reviews from leading cannabis experts, influencers, and connoisseurs. - Explore the latest product offerings by the trendiest cannabis brands. - Submit reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all the major cannabis product categories. - Share product recommendations with trusted members of the Budist community. - Connect with like-minded cannabis enthusiasts via your personal Budist profile. - Read articles that celebrate the brands, producers and regions that define cannabis culture and heritage. The Budist community is led by a diverse group of cannabis experts, or “Budists”, which includes certified Ganjiers, cup judges, journalists, tastemakers, and connoisseurs. Each brings unique perspectives and qualifications to the community, helping to ensure that people from all walks of life find the best cannabis products for their particular needs. We encourage new members of our community to participate by sharing their own experiences and reviews, and to help us collectively elevate the cannabis conversation for the betterment of all.

About

PhenoHunter

Features
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Built for growers, by growers! The PhenoHunter app allows you to record every detail and feature during your plant’s lifecycle and share as a PDF report. It’s that easy. App Features: 1. Add THC and Terpene results to compare pheno hunts. 2. Add key data points such as bench location, plant height, growth structure, internodal length, bud structure and more! 3. Select from smell and taste descriptors such as Gas, Earthy, Fruity and more. 4. Add comments and notes with as much detail as needed. 5. Embed photos and create PDF reports that can be sent via email. 6. Add your company logo to customize the PDF report.

Screenshots

Budist4 screens
PhenoHunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Budist at fortnightly against PhenoHunter's every 2 months. Budist also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Budist ships an update fortnightly, PhenoHunter every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Budist versus PhenoHunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudistPhenoHunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBudist Inc.Happy Valley Ventures, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Budist

No in-app purchases

None

PhenoHunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Budist free?
Budist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhenoHunter free?
PhenoHunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Budist or PhenoHunter have ads?
Neither Budist nor PhenoHunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Budist or PhenoHunter?
Budist ships an update fortnightly, and PhenoHunter every 2 months. Most recently, Budist was updated on November 4, 2026 and PhenoHunter on November 4, 2026.

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