Comparison

Growing Degree Days Tracker vs GDDTracker

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

Head to head
About

Growing Degree Days Tracker

Track seasonal development and blooming phases using temperature-based indicators like GTS and GDD. Ideal for farmers, gardeners, and beekeepers to understand nature's progression based on accumulated heat, not just calendar dates.

Highlights
  • Automatic location detection
  • Daily updated temperature sums (GTS/GDD)
  • Bloom calendar with progress indicator
  • Monitor multiple locations
  • Location-based seasonal development view
Features
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How much warmth has accumulated at your location? Grassland Temperature Sum shows a temperature-based guide for beekeepers and gardeners who want to put plant development into context. Choose a location and follow its GTS since January 1. The calculation uses the mean of four daily OpenWeather temperature readings. Positive values count with a factor of 0.5 in January, 0.75 in February and 1.0 from March onwards. Growing Degree Days are also shown, using a base of 10°C/50°F. View the yearly curve and compare it with the previous year when those weather records are available. The bloom calendar lists plants by their stored GTS guidelines for flowering start. The seasons wheel shows a typical Central European calendar reference, not observed seasons at your location. Use the Apple Watch app to view the temperature sum, or the larger iPad view to browse the bloom calendar. You can edit or delete saved locations. Location access and subscriptions New users need a subscription. Annual plans support up to three or ten saved locations. People who bought the app before it became a free download retain access to one location. Available prices and subscription periods are shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. These are calculated weather indicators, not measurements taken by the app or confirmed plant observations. Local conditions, species and sowing dates affect actual flowering. OpenWeather calculations can differ from station measurements. The app does not determine a binding fertilization or sowing date. Choose a location and follow its accumulated warmth. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GDDTracker

This app calculates Growing Degree Days (GDD) using hyper-local weather data to help you precisely time lawn care applications. It also logs applications, provides smart reminders, and includes profiles for over 50 grass varieties.

Highlights
  • Growing Degree Day (GDD) calculation and forecasting
  • Application logging with product details and notes
  • Smart reminders based on GDD, days, or soil temp
  • 50+ grass variety profiles
  • Rate calculator for product amounts
  • Multiple lawn management
  • CSV/PDF record export
Features
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GDD Tracker is the complete lawn care companion for homeowners and pros who want precision timing and organized records. Using your location and hyper-local weather data, the app calculates Growing Degree Days (GDD) so you know exactly when to apply pre-emergents, post-emergents, plant growth regulators, fertilizers, and more. But GDD Tracker goes beyond just tracking — it's a full-featured lawn management tool. GDD Tracking & Forecasting • Accurate GDD calculations based on your location and daily temps • Forecasted date to hit your target threshold • Clear progress with percentage, badge, and cumulative/daily charts • No-spray advisories for high wind, heat, or rain Application Log • Log every application — PGR, fertilizer, weed control, fungicide, insecticide, and more • Track products, rates, and notes for each entry • View season history with year-over-year comparisons • Export your records as CSV or PDF Smart Reminders • Get notified when it's time to reapply • Set reminders by GDD accumulation, calendar days, or soil temperature • Early warning alerts as you approach your threshold Built for Your Lawn • 50+ grass variety profiles — Bermuda, Zoysia, Fescue, Bluegrass, and more • Rate calculator for exact product amounts based on lawn size • Soil temperature estimates for pre-emergent and seeding timing • Manage multiple lawns with separate locations, settings, and color tags Everywhere You Need It • Widgets for your Home Screen • Apple Watch app for a quick glance • iCloud sync across all your devices • Optional device location or locked "home" coordinates Privacy-First No ads. No data selling. Location is used only to fetch local weather. iCloud sync is optional. How it works: 1. Add your lawn and choose your grass type or set a custom threshold. 2. Set your start date (e.g., last application). 3. Track daily progress as GDD accumulates. 4. Log applications and get notified when it's time to reapply. Perfect for: • Homeowners aiming for a healthier, weed-free lawn • DIY lawn enthusiasts who want precision timing • Lawn care pros who manage multiple properties and schedules Subscription Information GDD Tracker Pro is required to access all features. Two auto-renewing subscription options are available: • Monthly: $0.99/month • Annual: $9.99/year The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://gdd-tracker.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download GDD Tracker and take the guesswork out of lawn care.

Screenshots

Growing Degree Days Tracker4 screens
GDDTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GDDTracker at 100% against Growing Degree Days Tracker's 33%. GDDTracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Growing Degree Days Tracker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Growing Degree Days Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and GDDTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GDDTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDDTracker has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Growing Degree Days Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of GDDTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Growing Degree Days Tracker ships an update weekly, GDDTracker every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Growing Degree Days Tracker versus GDDTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrowing Degree Days TrackerGDDTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernhard HeringKirk Faris

Customer experience

Growing Degree Days Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

GDDTracker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Growing Degree Days Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • bis zu drei Standorte$3.991 Year
  • Bis zu zehn Standorte$12.991 Year
2 purchases

GDDTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Growing Degree Days Tracker free?
Growing Degree Days Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GDDTracker free?
GDDTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Growing Degree Days Tracker or GDDTracker?
GDDTracker is rated higher. Growing Degree Days Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GDDTracker averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Growing Degree Days Tracker or GDDTracker have ads?
Neither Growing Degree Days Tracker nor GDDTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Growing Degree Days Tracker or GDDTracker?
Growing Degree Days Tracker ships an update weekly, and GDDTracker every 2 days. Most recently, Growing Degree Days Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and GDDTracker on October 30, 2026.

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