Plantera vs Easey Plant Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plantera
Instantly identify plants using your phone's camera. Save your discoveries, access detailed care information, and track your progress through gamified challenges. Upgrade for unlimited saves and an ad-free experience.
- AR plant identification
- Personal plant collection
- Detailed care instructions
- Shareable plant cards
- Botanist ranks and challenges
- Care reminders (Pro)
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Plantera — Identify any plant in seconds. Point your iPhone camera at a plant and Plantera will tell you exactly what it is. Powered by augmented reality and the Pl@ntNet botanical database, Plantera recognizes thousands of species — from houseplants and garden flowers to wild trees and herbs. SCAN & IDENTIFY Tap any plant on screen or press the scan button. Plantera uses AR to place a marker right where the plant is, then identifies it in seconds. Scan multiple plants and see them all labeled in augmented reality as you move around. MY GARDEN Save the plants you identify to your personal collection. Every scan captures the photo, name, scientific name, and location where you found it. Browse your garden in a beautiful grid, search by name, filter favorites, and add personal notes. SMART CARE CARDS Wondering how much light or water your plant needs? Tap "Care" to see a detailed card with light level, watering frequency, soil type, toxicity warnings, temperature range, humidity needs, and fun facts — for over 120 plant species. SHARE YOUR FINDS Generate a beautiful share card with one tap. Show off your discoveries on Instagram, iMessage, or anywhere else. Each card includes the plant photo, name, and Plantera branding. RANKS & CHALLENGES Progress through 10 botanist ranks — from Seedling all the way to Grandmaster Botanist. Complete weekly challenges, build your streak, and collect badges as you explore the plant world around you. PLANTERA PRO Free users can scan unlimited plants and save up to 10. Upgrade to Plantera Pro for: • Unlimited garden saves • Care reminders so you never forget to water • Ad-free experience Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVACY FIRST Your garden, photos, and notes are stored locally on your device. Plantera doesn't require an account and doesn't track you. Full privacy and legal details are available in the app. IMPORTANT Plant identification is powered by automated image recognition and may not always be accurate. Do not use Plantera to determine whether a plant is safe to eat, touch, or use medicinally. Always consult a qualified expert for safety decisions. Powered by the Pl@ntNet API (plantnet.org). Made by 11000AD LLC.
Easey Plant Identifier
Instantly identify plants by taking a photo or uploading an image. This app is perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the botanical world, providing quick plant information.
- Photo plant identification
- Gallery image identification
- Quick plant learning
- Suitable for gardeners
- For nature lovers
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Easily identify plants by simply taking a photo or uploading one from your gallery. Whether you're a gardener, nature lover, or just curious, our app helps you learn about plants in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Easey Plant Identifier at free against Plantera's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Plantera against 5.0 for Easey Plant Identifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Plantera ships an update every 9 months, Easey Plant Identifier every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Plantera | Easey Plant Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11000AD LLC | Giant Metrix |
In-app purchases
Plantera
No in-app purchases
Easey Plant Identifier
No in-app purchases
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