Comparison

Weed Radar vs HighMate

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

Head to head
About

Weed Radar

Features
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Weed Radar – Your cannabis zone map for Germany Know your surroundings. Stay informed. Weed Radar helps you understand where cannabis consumption is restricted in Germany, with a live map, clear zone status, and alerts as you approach a restricted area. Built natively for iPhone, Weed Radar brings nearby restriction zones into one easy-to-use app – including those around schools, daycare centers, playgrounds, sports facilities, pedestrian zones, and train stations. EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE β€’ Live map: See all known cannabis restriction zones around you. β€’ Status at a glance: Check a simple traffic-light dashboard – Allowed, Caution, or Prohibited – and see your nearest zone. β€’ Proximity alerts: Get a push notification when you approach a restricted area. β€’ Background monitoring: Stay informed while your iPhone is in your pocket. β€’ Precise distances: See how far you are from the nearest zone and keep track of the required minimum distance. β€’ Full offline access: Use Weed Radar without an internet connection. β€’ Widgets and Live Activities: Check your zone status on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island. β€’ Community contributions: Spot a missing place or incorrect information? Submit a report to OpenStreetMap directly from the app and help improve the map for everyone. β€’ Efficient by design: Enjoy fast performance with minimal battery use. MADE FOR GERMANY Germany’s cannabis rules depend on where you are. Weed Radar makes location-based restrictions easier to understand, helping you make informed decisions about responsible cannabis consumption. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your location stays on your device. No account required. No tracking profiles. We use only anonymous usage statistics that contain no personal information to help improve the app. You can turn them off at any time in Settings. Reports are sent to OpenStreetMap only when you choose to submit them. WEED RADAR PRO Unlock every feature and enjoy an ad-free experience with Weed Radar Pro. Weed Radar is intended for use in Germany and reflects the specific requirements of the German Cannabis Act. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HighMate

Features
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A grow diary that does the math: phase, day and expected harvest date for every plant. Plus climate and nutrient readings with a stored target range. You see right away where things are heading. Plus a searchable database of more than 4,000 strains: THC, CBD, genetics, origin, effects and more. Everything stays on your device, no account, no ads. YOUR PLANTS AT A GLANCE - Every plant with phase, grow day and progress bar - Seedling, vegetative stage, flowering stage - Run several grows side by side - Expected harvest date, recalculated as you go - Plant score shows at a glance where something is off READINGS WITH TARGET RANGES No more spreadsheets. HighMate knows the target values for every phase. - Temperature and humidity - VPD in kPa calculated automatically, not by hand - pH and EC of your nutrient solution - DLI in mol/mΒ²/d - Every value with a traffic light: in range or not TRENDS INSTEAD OF GUESSWORK - History charts for every reading - The target corridor sits behind the curve - Development over weeks instead of snapshots A COMPLETE DIARY - Watering with amount, pH and EC - Feeding with product, dosage and readings - Climate entries with temperature, humidity and VPD - Care: defoliation, training, repotting - Photos to compare across the whole cycle - Filter by feeding, climate & light or care - Every entry with date and grow day OVER 4,000 STRAINS TO SEARCH - THC and CBD values right on the overview card - Genetics: indica, sativa, hybrid - Origin, producer and irradiation - Reported effects and ratings - Search, filter, sort, save favorites A SETUP THAT FITS YOUR GROW - Medium: soil, coco or hydro - Germination date and photoperiod (18/6, 12/12) - Autoflower and photoperiod plants - Indoor and outdoor YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - Everything stored locally on your device - No account, no sign-up, no mandatory cloud - No data collection - No ads, no tracking LEGAL NOTICE HighMate is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over and is a documentation tool for legal private home cultivation. The rules for growing cannabis differ from country to country. In Germany, for example, the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG) allows adults to grow up to three plants for personal use. Please check the laws where you live and follow them. The app does not sell or broker anything. The strain information is for orientation only and does not replace medical or pharmaceutical advice. Terms of Use: https://moonsmoke.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://moonsmoke.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Weed Radar4 screens
HighMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HighMate at fortnightly against Weed Radar's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Weed Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 2 months and HighMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weed Radar ships an update monthly, HighMate fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Weed Radar versus HighMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeed RadarHighMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeter HildelMoonSmoke UG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weed Radar

Subscriptions1
  • Weed Radar Pro$1.992 Months
One-time1
  • Weed Radar Pro$4.99
2 purchases

HighMate

Subscriptions2
  • HighMate Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • HighMate Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Weed Radar free?
Weed Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HighMate free?
HighMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weed Radar or HighMate have ads?
Neither Weed Radar nor HighMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weed Radar or HighMate?
Weed Radar ships an update monthly, and HighMate fortnightly. Most recently, Weed Radar was updated on October 30, 2026 and HighMate on October 30, 2026.

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