Comparison

PPFD METER vs Grow.Point

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

Head to head
About

PPFD METER

This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.

Highlights
  • LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurements
  • Light mapping and distribution analysis
  • Uniformity and PPF evaluation
  • Energy efficiency and consumption tracking
  • Customizable setting profiles
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
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Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, PPFD Meter sets itself apart from standard grow light meter apps with its comprehensive features and intuitive design. Using your phone's built-in sensors or the acclaimed UNI-T UT383 BT sensor via Bluetooth, PPFD Meter provides precise and reliable light measurements. This accuracy is essential for understanding and optimizing the light your plants receive, ensuring their health and growth. PPFD Meter is more than a light measurement tool; it's a guide to understanding your plants' needs. It converts LUX readings into PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) and DLI (Daily Light Integral), providing critical insights for your lighting setup. Customize up to five different settings profiles for various environments or growth stages, making your plant care as unique as your garden. Advanced Light Mapping and Analysis Step into a new era of light management with PPFD Meter's advanced light mapping capabilities. Our exclusive PAR and DLI Maps feature offers a vivid, detailed representation of light distribution across your grow area, enabling precise adjustments for optimal plant growth. But that's just the beginning: In-Depth Light Analysis: Measure light uniformity to ensure even plant growth, and evaluate your setup's PPF (Photosynthetic Photon Flux) to understand the total light output. Efficiency and Consumption Insights: Assess the efficiency of your lighting system in converting energy into usable light. Track the daily total energy consumption to manage your energy usage and environmental impact effectively. Comprehensive DLI Tracking: Monitor the Daily Light Integral, a key factor in regulating plant health and growth cycles, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of light each day. These advanced features make PPFD Meter not just an app, but a vital partner in your indoor gardening journey. It’s a leap forward from typical grow light meter apps, offering a depth of analysis and customization that truly enhances your plant care experience. Download PPFD Meter today and embark on a journey of precision and expertise in plant care. Your plants will thrive like never before! Privacy Policy: https://www.ppfd.app/pp Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Grow.Point

Features
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From seed to harvest — stay on top of everything. Grow Point is your personal grow journal and reminder hub: track plants, schedule tasks, and review the full timeline of your crop. Built by growers for growers. Key features: • Grow spaces & plants — organize tents, rooms, or balconies and manage each plant in one place. • Powerful task scheduling — advanced repeat options like in Apple Calendar: ‣ Every N days (e.g. “every 3 days”); ‣ On selected weekdays (e.g. “Mon/Wed/Fri every 2 weeks”); ‣ On specific days of the month (e.g. “15th each month”); ‣ Fully custom — combine multiple intervals and patterns for any complex feeding or care routines. • Log pH, EC, nutrients, any other notes with photos. • Works fully offline — no account or internet connection required. Download now and start your first grow log today! !For educational purposes only. Grow Point does not facilitate the sale or purchase of cannabis or related products and does not promote cultivation where it is illegal!

Screenshots

PPFD METER4 screens
Grow.Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grow.Point at none against PPFD METER's shown. Grow.Point also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. PPFD METER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Grow.Point sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, Grow.Point every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PPFD METER versus Grow.Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPFD METERGrow.Point
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (125 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings125 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCandas PamukcuGeorgii Liurko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PPFD METER

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$29.99
1 purchases

Grow.Point

One-time1
  • More Plants & Envs$19.99

Questions

Is PPFD METER free?
PPFD METER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grow.Point free?
Grow.Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PPFD METER or Grow.Point have ads?
PPFD METER shows ads; Grow.Point does not.
Which is updated more often, PPFD METER or Grow.Point?
PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grow.Point every 9 days. Most recently, PPFD METER was updated on October 18, 2026 and Grow.Point on October 11, 2026.

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