After Cloud vs Smartyplants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
After Cloud
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Because the best care doesn't start with a care plan. It starts with a story. Storyteller is a secure digital life story app for children looked after and adults in residential and social care. It gives care teams one place to capture, protect and share the memories, relationships and identity that matter to the people they support. The story stays with the person as they move between homes and settings. Storyteller is used by local authorities, fostering agencies, residential providers and care homes. To sign in, you'll need an account set up by your organisation. LIFE STORY WORK, BUILT INTO EVERYDAY CARE Life story work is most valuable when it's recorded as life happens or by those closest. Piecing a history together years later from case files is much harder. Storyteller lets carers, social workers and the person themselves add photos, video, audio, documents and written memories as things happen. Stories are organised into chapters and moments, so a life reads as a timeline the person can revisit. FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES For a child in care, each change of placement is a chance for photos, names and memories to get lost. Storyteller helps foster carers, residential staff and social workers keep one continuous record through every move, so the child's past goes with them. The design is age-appropriate and trauma-informed. Storyteller is endorsed by Coram, the UK's leading children's charity. FOR ADULTS' SOCIAL CARE In a care home or supported living setting, knowing someone's story changes how staff care for them. If a resident was a nurse, raised four children or loves 1960s jazz, staff have something to talk about, and they have context for understanding moods and behaviour. Storyteller helps care teams and families build that picture together and keep it to hand from the first day. WHAT'S IN THE APP * A redesigned, simpler interface that makes adding and viewing stories quicker for everyone * Chapters and moments that organise a life in order * Photos, video, audio, documents and written letters in one place * Circle: invite trusted people to view and respond to a story, with permissions set by the organisation * Records that move with the person between placements, services and settings * A clear record of life story work to support Ofsted and CQC inspection
Smartyplants
Effortlessly care for your indoor plants with real-time health monitoring, intelligent watering reminders, and personalized tips. Identify plants, track their growth, and ensure they thrive, whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener.
- Live plant health tracking
- Smart watering reminders
- Personalized care tips
- Plant identification and library
- Growth tracking and insights
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Keep every plant in your home thriving with real-time health tracking, smart watering reminders, and tailored tips – all powered by our advanced plant sensor. Whether you’re a beginner or a green-thumb pro, SmartyPlants makes plant care effortless. Key Features: • Live Plant Health Tracking – Monitor moisture, light, and temperature in real time. • Smart Watering Reminders – Get alerts based on your plant’s actual needs, not a fixed schedule. • Personalised Care Tips – Advice tailored to each species for healthier, faster growth. • Plant Library – Identify and log your plants with rich care profiles. • Growth Tracking – See your plant’s progress over time with beautiful insights. Whether it’s your first houseplant or a whole indoor jungle, SmartyPlants ensures you’ll never guess when to water, move, or feed your plants again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartyplants at every 3 weeks against After Cloud's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
After Cloud ships an update every 2 months, Smartyplants every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | After Cloud | Smartyplants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylogic | SmartyPlants Ltd |
In-app purchases
After Cloud
No in-app purchases
Smartyplants
No in-app purchases
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