GrowDiary vs PB Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GrowDiary
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GrowDiaries is your all-in-one plant cultivation app, designed to empower growers of all levels. Easily document your grow cycles, track progress, and share your experiences with a vibrant community of over 350,000 enthusiasts worldwide. Access a vast library of over 90,000 grow diaries to gain insights, learn new techniques, and improve your yields. Engage in forums, participate in contests, and connect with official representatives from leading seed breeders and nutrient companies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cultivator, GrowDiaries provides the tools and community support to elevate your growing journey.
PB Smart
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Control tent lights & fans via Bluetooth/WiFi. Group device management & climate control. Free trial!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PB Smart at none against GrowDiary's shown. PB Smart also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GrowDiary ships an update every 9 days, PB Smart weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrowDiary | PB Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GrowD soft s.r.o. | Shenzhen Pinbanke Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GrowDiary
No in-app purchases
PB Smart
No in-app purchases
