Comparison

Seedling vs GrowSage

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

Head to head
About

Seedling

Document your plant's journey with notes, photos, and growth stage milestones. Organize gardening tasks with a categorized to-do list. Designed for simplicity, it lets you focus on the joys of gardening.

Highlights
  • Plant journaling with notes and photos
  • Track plant growth stages
  • Record plant care requirements
  • Categorized gardening to-do list
  • Simple and distraction-free interface
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Seedling is a simple garden journal for tracking your plants from seed to harvest. Journal - Photos and notes for every plant, all in one timeline. Growth Milestones - Mark key moments, from sprouting to first bloom to harvest. Plant Care - Sunlight, water, temperature, humidity, soil, and fertilizer — all in one place. To-Do List - Categorized garden tasks, so nothing falls through the cracks.

About

GrowSage

Features
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GrowSage is your complete vegetable and herb garden companion — from seed to harvest. Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower, GrowSage gives you everything you need to grow confidently and get better results every season. PLANT LIBRARY • Detailed care guides for 35+ vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries • Planting calendars, spacing guides, and companion planting advice • Pest and disease identification with organic treatment plans MY GARDEN • Track every plant you're growing with status updates • Tap any plant to instantly view its full care guide • Log notes and monitor progress through the season PEST & DISEASE GUIDE • Photo library of common garden pests and diseases • Identify problems by symptom — leaf, plant, fruit, or root • Organic and natural treatment recommendations WATERING CALENDAR • Personalised watering schedule based on your plants • Smart reminders so nothing gets forgotten GROWING JOURNAL • Log your garden activity, observations, and results • Build a personal record across seasons PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full GrowSage experience with Premium: • Stage-by-stage fertilizing schedules for every plant (early, mid, and fruiting stages) • Complete NPK recommendations and feeding frequency guides • Unlimited garden plant tracking • Full pest and disease library DISCLAIMER GrowSage is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Plant care recommendations are guidelines and results may vary depending on your local climate, soil conditions, and growing environment. Always consult a local gardening expert for advice specific to your situation. The developers of GrowSage accept no liability for crop loss or plant damage. Download GrowSage today and grow smarter this season.

Screenshots

Seedling4 screens
GrowSage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GrowSage at 3 against Seedling's 1. GrowSage also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Seedling ships an update monthly, GrowSage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Seedling versus GrowSage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeedlingGrowSage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurie CaiShahriar kavanroodi

In-app purchases

None

Seedling

No in-app purchases

None

GrowSage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seedling free?
Seedling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrowSage free?
GrowSage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Seedling or GrowSage have ads?
Neither Seedling nor GrowSage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seedling or GrowSage?
Seedling ships an update monthly, and GrowSage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Seedling was updated on October 30, 2026 and GrowSage on November 5, 2026.

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