Comparison

PPFD METER vs Kushy

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

Kushy

Identify cannabis strains, grade bud quality, and diagnose plant health issues with AI-powered scanning. Track your grow, log your stash, and discover what works best for you. Offers detailed reports and insights for enthusiasts and growers.

Highlights
  • AI strain identification
  • Bud quality grading
  • Plant health diagnosis
  • Grow journal and harvest timing
  • Personal stash and effects logging
  • Detailed terpene breakdown
Features
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Snap a photo of any bud. Kushy tells you the strain, grades the quality and breaks down the terpenes in seconds. IDENTIFY ANY STRAIN Point your camera at a bud and Kushy's AI matches it against 6,000+ strains, with a confidence score for every result. GRADE EVERY BUD, A+ TO F Trichomes, structure, trim and color are each scored, so you know what you're actually getting before you buy or smoke it. Add a shot of the inside for a verified grade. PLANT DOCTOR Scan a leaf to spot nutrient deficiencies, pests and stress before they spread. Rescan later and Kushy shows you what cleared up and what's new. GROW JOURNAL Log your plants week by week, attach health scans to the right week and follow a countdown to harvest. Kushy reads clear, cloudy and amber trichomes to tell you when to chop. KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU Log your stash and sessions. Kushy picks out the effects you like best and the strains to avoid. 6,000+ STRAINS Effects, flavors, terpenes, THC and CBD, genetics and grow info for every strain. KUSHY PRO Start with a free trial, then upgrade for: • Unlimited scans • Full quality reports: sub-scores, detected issues, terpene % • Trichome harvest timing • Unlimited grows with health trends and alerts • Personal stash insights PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your scans and logs stay yours. We never sell your data. For educational and informational use only. Use cannabis responsibly and according to your local laws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PPFD METER4 screens
Kushy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PPFD METER at 4.6 against Kushy's 4.1. PPFD METER also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 13). Kushy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Kushy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PPFD METER holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPFD METER has 131 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of PPFD METER's written reviews are positive against 60% of Kushy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, Kushy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PPFD METER versus Kushy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPFD METERKushy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (131 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCandas PamukcuEthereal Incorporated

Customer experience

PPFD METER

All ratings129 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

Kushy

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PPFD METER

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

Kushy

Subscriptions2
  • Kushy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kushy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PPFD METER free?
PPFD METER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kushy free?
Kushy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PPFD METER or Kushy?
PPFD METER is rated higher. PPFD METER averages 4.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Kushy averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do PPFD METER or Kushy have ads?
PPFD METER shows ads; Kushy does not.
Which is updated more often, PPFD METER or Kushy?
PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kushy every 9 days. Most recently, PPFD METER was updated on November 8, 2026 and Kushy on November 9, 2026.

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