Comparison

Bloom Direct vs Plantative

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

Head to head
About

Bloom Direct

Features
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With the Bloom Direct app for phone as well as tablet, you always have direct access to a wide selection of daily fresh products. You can also view orders, top up or create new orders from any location: on the road, from your holiday destination, the shop, or from the comforts of your own home. The app offers everything wholesale companies need for quick and easy stock management. Are you already a customer and do you normally place orders through the webshop on your computer? Just simply log on using the same login details Not an online customer yet? When you have downloaded the app, you will immediately see the option to register as new customer on the login page. The explanation and tutorial will follow after you have logged in. โ€ข Easy navigation through the complete selection โ€ข Easy filtering to get straight to the desired product โ€ข View previous orders, repeat or create new orders โ€ข Fast ordering

About

Plantative

Features
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Buy and sell plants Connect with plant enthusiasts worldwide to buy, sell, or trade your favorite plants. Whether you're looking for something special or want to find a new home for your extra plants, our community is the perfect place to grow your collection. Plant Recognition Identify any plant with a simple snap of your camera. Our AI-powered recognition system helps you discover species names, care requirements, and interesting facts about the plants you encounter in gardens, parks, or your daily life. Expert Plant Care Get instant, personalized advice for your plants anytime. Whether you're dealing with diseases, watering questions, or need help identifying your plants, Plantative Doctor gives you expert guidance tailored to your specific situation.

Screenshots

Bloom Direct4 screens
Plantative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plantative at every 2 weeks against Bloom Direct's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom Direct ships an update monthly, Plantative every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Bloom Direct versus Plantative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloom DirectPlantative
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFM Group Holding BVSebastiaan Verplancke

In-app purchases

None

Bloom Direct

No in-app purchases

None

Plantative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom Direct free?
Bloom Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plantative free?
Plantative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bloom Direct or Plantative have ads?
Neither Bloom Direct nor Plantative shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom Direct or Plantative?
Bloom Direct ships an update monthly, and Plantative every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bloom Direct was updated on October 4, 2026 and Plantative on October 13, 2026.

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