Comparison

The Plant Map | Care Tracker vs Chart Maker

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

Head to head
About

The Plant Map | Care Tracker

Visualize your plant collection on a map-based interface for effortless care tracking. Set custom tasks, receive personalized notifications, and log notes with photo history. Syncs seamlessly across devices and utilizes AR for space scanning.

Highlights
  • Map-based plant visualization
  • Customizable care tasks
  • Personalized notifications
  • Notes and photo history
  • Cross-device syncing
  • AR space scanning
  • Apple Shortcuts integration
Features
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See what needs care at a glance, not buried in a list. The Plant Map shows every plant in your collection on a visual, color-coded map so you can see what needs water, what can wait, and what needs attention right now. Your plants, where they actually live Most plant apps give you a list. The Plant Map puts your plants on a map of your real space, your windowsill, your shelf, your patio, so you see everything in context and know where to start. Open the app, read the colors, and you're done. What you can do • Place plants on a private map built from a quick on-device 3D scan of your space. No sharing, no cloud processing. • Track watering, fertilizing, misting, rotating, or create your own custom care labels. All available to free users, not locked behind a subscription. • Fine-tune any interval with a one-time adjustment per session so a quick snooze or a dry spell doesn't throw off your carefully tuned schedule. • Choose reminders your way: per-plant notifications, a daily summary, or none at all. • Keep a photo history and quick field notes to remember changes over time. • Add notes and track progress without needing to name or photograph every plant just to tell them apart. • Designed with accidental-tap protection for when your phone is tucked under your arm and your hands are full of soil. Why a map changes everything You don't think about your plants as rows in a spreadsheet. You remember them by where they are. With color-coded markers set to your own ratios, you can judge what needs care in seconds, even with 100+ plants. No scrolling, no decoding, no naming required. Lists and generic reminders can work, but they weren't designed around how plant care actually works day to day. The Plant Map gives every plant its own place and remembers everything for you, so you can stop holding it all in your head and just enjoy your plants. Scan your space with AR On supported devices, use LiDAR to scan and generate a precise floor plan. Bring your real environment into a bird's-eye view of your care routine. Works across your devices Start on iPhone, continue on iPad. iCloud backup keeps your plant data backed up. Apple Shortcuts and NFC tags let you scan a sticker on a planter and log care without even opening the app. Privacy first Your maps and plant data stay on your device and under your control. What users say "Every other plant app felt like homework. This one just clicks." – DrCareey "I have 40 plants and stopped losing track of them after I started using this." – Jake T. "I finally stopped killing my plants. This app changed everything." – Maria L. Affordable one-time purchase Start with up to 8 plants free. Unlock unlimited plants with a single purchase, no subscription. All core tools available to free users except iCloud Backup, Group Snoozing, and Custom Shapes.

About

Chart Maker

Features
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Chart Maker is your all-in-one solution for creating professional charts and graphs on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you need a simple pie chart for a school project or detailed data visualizations for business presentations, this app makes it easy to transform your data into stunning visuals. POWERFUL CHART TYPES Create 14 different chart styles to match any data visualization need: Pie Chart - Perfect for showing proportions and percentages Donut Chart - Modern alternative to traditional pie charts Bar Chart - Compare values across different categories Column Chart - Vertical bars for trend analysis Line Chart - Track changes and patterns over time Area Chart - Visualize cumulative totals and trends Scatter Plot - Show relationships between variables Radar Chart - Compare multiple variables simultaneously Stacked Bar Chart - Show composition within categories Stacked Column Chart - Vertical stacked comparisons Bubble Chart - Add a third dimension to your data Waterfall Chart - Understand cumulative effects Funnel Chart - Visualize stages in a process Heat Map - Identify patterns in large datasets EASY DATA ENTRY The built-in spreadsheet editor makes data entry simple and intuitive: - Enter data directly with familiar spreadsheet controls - Add and remove rows and columns with a single tap - Edit any cell inline for quick updates - Your data automatically saves as you work IMPORT YOUR DATA Already have your data in a spreadsheet? Import it directly: - Open CSV files from your device or cloud storage - Import TSV tab-separated files - Automatic parsing creates charts instantly - Save hours of manual data entry BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATION Make every chart uniquely yours: - Choose from 12 professionally designed color themes - Select from multiple font styles and sizes - Toggle legends, labels, and axes visibility - Add custom titles and styling - Preview changes in real-time EXPORT AND SHARE Get your charts where they need to go: - Save as high-resolution PNG images - Export data as CSV or TSV files - Share directly to email, messages, or social media - Perfect quality for printing and presentations WHO USES CHART MAKER Students and Educators Create graphs for homework, research papers, science projects, and classroom presentations. Visualize statistical data, survey results, and experimental findings with professional quality. Business Professionals Build charts for quarterly reports, sales presentations, marketing analysis, and stakeholder meetings. Import data from existing spreadsheets and create polished visualizations in minutes. Researchers and Analysts Transform complex datasets into clear visual representations. Compare trends, identify patterns, and communicate findings effectively to any audience. Personal Projects Track fitness goals, manage household budgets, plan events, or visualize any personal data. Make better decisions with clear visual insights. WHY CHOOSE CHART MAKER - Works completely offline with no internet required - No account creation or sign-up needed - Clean, intuitive interface optimized for touch - Fast performance with datasets of any size - Regular updates add new features and improvements - Privacy focused with all data stored locally on your device - No data collection or tracking of your information PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the full power of Chart Maker: - Access all 14 chart types - Unlimited dataset storage - 9 additional premium color themes - Ad-free experience Download Chart Maker today and start transforming your data into professional visualizations. Join thousands of users who trust this app for all their charting needs. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Plant Map | Care Tracker4 screens
Chart Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Plant Map | Care Tracker at none against Chart Maker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Plant Map | Care Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chart Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Plant Map | Care Tracker versus Chart Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Plant Map | Care TrackerChart Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas HwangSebastin Michael

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Plant Map | Care Tracker

One-time3
  • Upgrade to Unlimited · 1-Time$0.49
  • Garden Size 25 Plants · 1-Time$0.99
  • Unlimited Plants · One-Time$1.49
3 purchases

Chart Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is The Plant Map | Care Tracker free?
The Plant Map | Care Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chart Maker free?
Chart Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Plant Map | Care Tracker or Chart Maker have ads?
Chart Maker shows ads; The Plant Map | Care Tracker does not.

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