# AeroGarden vs RootBase

The clearest difference is rating: RootBase at 5.0 against AeroGarden's 4.1. RootBase also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). AeroGarden's advantage is ratings volume (657 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RootBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroGarden has 657 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AeroGarden ships an update every 6 weeks, RootBase every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroGarden | RootBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerogarden/id6476990489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootbase/id6760036967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **657** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 150 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scotts Miracle-Gro](https://appshunter.io/developer/372269882) | [RootBase Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882430351) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroGarden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerogarden/id6476990489)

Monitor and control your Wi-Fi enabled indoor garden from your phone. Receive alerts for water and nutrient needs, access gardening tips, and connect with a community of growers. Enjoy bigger, healthier harvests with smart convenience.

**Highlights:** Plant alerts for water and nutrients, Remote monitoring and control, Indoor gardening tips and FAQs, Connect with growing communities, Monitor multiple gardens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and easy to use
- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous version
- 📱 Supports portrait mode
- 🌱 Helpful for indoor planting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with server
- 🔒 Requires login for basic functionality
- 🔍 Unable to add existing gardens
- 🔧 Bugs after app update
- 🚫 Missing key features from old app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to gardens
- Light controls not working as expected
- App crashing or freezing
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to control light intensity and duration
- Push notifications for garden maintenance
- Retain login session for longer periods
- Support for older devices and tablets


### RootBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootbase/id6760036967)

Organize and manage your plant collection with smart watering schedules that adapt to your habits. Track propagations, view a complete care timeline, and keep your plant data backed up.

**Highlights:** Adaptive smart watering schedules, Propagation tracking, Comprehensive care timeline, Organized plant collection management, iCloud auto-backup, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroGarden free?

AeroGarden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RootBase free?

RootBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroGarden or RootBase?

RootBase is rated higher. AeroGarden averages 4.1 out of 5 from 657 ratings, while RootBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AeroGarden or RootBase have ads?

Neither AeroGarden nor RootBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroGarden or RootBase?

AeroGarden ships an update every 6 weeks, and RootBase every 2 months. Most recently, AeroGarden was updated on September 21, 2026 and RootBase on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*