# Plant Identify vs Vibecode

Plant Identify and Vibecode both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Vibecode's written reviews are positive against 9% of Plant Identify's. Plant Identify's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plant Identify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Vibecode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plant Identify against 4.7 for Vibecode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Plant Identify's written reviews are positive against 66% of Vibecode's.

Plant Identify ships an update every 10 days, Vibecode every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Identify | Vibecode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identify-scan-diagnose/id6738890809/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibecode-website-builder/id6742912146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gentlemen's s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664064879) | [Software Composer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800557854) |

## What reviewers say

### Plant Identify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identify-scan-diagnose/id6738890809)

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and mushrooms by taking a picture. Get accurate diagnoses for plant diseases and receive expert care advice to keep your greenery healthy. This app acts as your personal AI botanist for all your plant-related needs.

**Highlights:** Plant identification via photo, Disease diagnosis, Personalized care advice, Mushroom identification, Flower identification, Tree identification

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription - Reward Offer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Plant AI Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Plant AI Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Plant AI Pro | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inaccurate plant identification
- 🚫 App does not work as advertised
- 🔍 Lack of manual search/research options
- 💰 Misleading pricing and subscription
- 🔌 App freezes/crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Identification feature does not work
- Unable to contact support through the app

**Requested features**

- Provide accurate plant diagnosis and care instructions
- Improve user interface and usability
- Offer manual plant search and research capabilities


### Vibecode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibecode-website-builder/id6742912146)

Learn to code by building websites through a structured curriculum. Apply your knowledge with hands-on projects and view your creations on your phone. Understand how websites work by viewing and editing the source code.

**Highlights:** Structured curriculum with lessons and quizzes, Hands-on website building practice, View websites on mobile, View and edit source code, Project-based learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plus Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Vibecode Pro Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Vibecode Max Monthly | $199.99 | per month |
| Vibecode Plus Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Max Monthly Subscription | $199.99 | per month |
| Vibecode Pro Annual | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app building
- 👍 Easy to use with great UI
- 🎨 Allows creation of useful apps with no coding
- 💡 Innovative voice feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full functionality
- 🤔 Lack of transparency around free vs paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Errors and crashes when adding functionality
- Simplified app when trying to fix issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to revert between app versions
- Manual code editing and viewing
- Free trial period or more free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plant Identify free?

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

### Is Vibecode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plant Identify or Vibecode?

Vibecode is rated higher. Plant Identify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Vibecode averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Plant Identify or Vibecode have ads?

Neither Plant Identify nor Vibecode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plant Identify or Vibecode?

Plant Identify ships an update every 10 days, and Vibecode every 6 days. Most recently, Plant Identify was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vibecode on September 24, 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.*