Comparison

Jungle Joy vs Plantative

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

Head to head

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About

Jungle Joy

Features

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Introducing Jungle Joy - your passport to a vibrant world of houseplants! Explore our diverse collection of greenery, from lush ferns to majestic palms, and bring the beauty of the jungle into your home. Download now and let the joy of gardening blossom in your hands!

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Plantative

Features

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Buy and sell plants Connect with plant enthusiasts worldwide to buy, sell, or trade your favorite plants. Whether you're looking for something special or want to find a new home for your extra plants, our community is the perfect place to grow your collection. Plant Recognition Identify any plant with a simple snap of your camera. Our AI-powered recognition system helps you discover species names, care requirements, and interesting facts about the plants you encounter in gardens, parks, or your daily life. Expert Plant Care Get instant, personalized advice for your plants anytime. Whether you're dealing with diseases, watering questions, or need help identifying your plants, Plantative Doctor gives you expert guidance tailored to your specific situation.

Screenshots

Jungle Joy4 screens

Plantative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plantative at every 2 weeks against Jungle Joy's monthly. Jungle Joy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

Jungle Joy ships an update monthly, Plantative every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Jungle Joy versus Plantative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Jungle Joy	Plantative
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	126 MB	81 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cedcommerce LLC	Sebastiaan Verplancke

In-app purchases

None

Jungle Joy

No in-app purchases

None

Plantative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jungle Joy free?

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

Is Plantative free?

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

Do Jungle Joy or Plantative have ads?

Neither Jungle Joy nor Plantative shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Jungle Joy or Plantative?

Jungle Joy ships an update monthly, and Plantative every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jungle Joy was updated on October 8, 2026 and Plantative on October 13, 2026.