# Seedtime vs Pollinator Patch

The clearest difference is rating: Pollinator Patch at 5.0 against Seedtime's 4.7. Pollinator Patch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Seedtime's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seedtime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pollinator Patch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pollinator Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seedtime has 448 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Seedtime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pollinator Patch's.

Seedtime ships an update every 3 weeks, Pollinator Patch weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seedtime | Pollinator Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seedtime-garden-planner-app/id6496536815/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seedtime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740914447) | [Pollinator Patch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870354962) |

## What reviewers say

### Seedtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seedtime-garden-planner-app/id6496536815)

Manage your garden tasks, notes, and planting schedule all in one app. Visualize your planting calendar, track daily tasks, and record observations with photos. Access educational videos and get gardening advice from an AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Personalized gardening calendar, Daily and weekly task checklists, Garden journal with photo uploads, Masterclass video lessons, AI gardening assistant (Sprout Bot), Crop planning and succession planting

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $83.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $167.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for planning and organizing
- 👍 Helpful for beginners and experienced gardeners
- 🗓️ Useful calendar and task management
- 📝 Convenient journal feature
- 🤖 Automates gardening tasks and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited plant variety options
- 📱 App not optimized for larger screens
- 🔔 Unhelpful task notifications
- 🕰️ Slow to release new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with marking tasks as complete on mobile app
- Difficulty adding established fruits/veggies

**Requested features**

- Ability to view garden layout on mobile app
- Crop-specific reminders and notifications
- Export tasks/data to digital calendars
- More comprehensive plant database
- Optimization for iPad and tablets


### Pollinator Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollinator-patch-native-yards/id6758021823)

This app helps you care for your yard and plants by providing region-specific guidance on watering, seasonal care, and freeze protection. It also helps you identify plants, discover native species, and find local rebates for landscaping projects.

**Highlights:** Region-specific plant care reminders, Native plant identification, Customizable planting plans, Yard redesign previews, Local rebate finder, Organic lawn care timing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Founding Member | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seedtime free?

Seedtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pollinator Patch free?

Pollinator Patch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seedtime or Pollinator Patch?

Pollinator Patch is rated higher. Seedtime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Pollinator Patch averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Seedtime or Pollinator Patch have ads?

Neither Seedtime nor Pollinator Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seedtime or Pollinator Patch?

Seedtime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pollinator Patch weekly. Most recently, Seedtime was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pollinator Patch on November 5, 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.*