Comparison

PlantBud vs PlantsKeeper

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

Head to head
About

PlantBud

Features
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Sprout is a gentle and delightful plant care app that helps you manage plant profiles, schedule watering reminders, and track growth changes, so every plant gets the care it needs. Create a dedicated profile for each plant with its name, location, category, photo, and watering cycle. The home screen clearly shows which plants need water, and you can log watering with a quick tap instead of guessing when you last watered. Key features: - Plant profiles: Manage houseplants, succulents, potted plants, and flowers - Watering reminders: Track cycles and get watering reminders - Care journal: Save watering records, photos, and growth changes - Growth stats: Review care trends and history - AI plant recognition: Identify plants and get care references - AI health check: Diagnose symptoms and build a step-by-step recovery plan - Multilingual support: Designed for users across languages Sprout Pro unlocks more advanced tools: - Unlimited plant profiles - 20 AI plant recognitions and health checks per month - Recovery plans (first one free) - Batch care and plant-sitter guides - Vacation Mode - Data import and export backup - Advanced statistics - Theme customization The free version still includes basic plant management, watering reminders, watering logs, language switching, and basic statistics. Some advanced features require a Sprout Pro subscription. AI recognition results are for reference only. Plant care decisions should also consider the real environment, season, light, temperature, and soil condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://heathered-chiller-081.notion.site/391e6b8c14b2808f867dd61142b24d03?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://heathered-chiller-081.notion.site/1fee6b8c14b280ea9a9feb679caf5075?source=copy_link

About

PlantsKeeper

Features
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Your all-in-one digital garden note. Replace scattered notebooks and camera rolls with a structured, searchable home for all your plant's history. Designed for clarity and speed, so you can spend less time logging and more time growing. • Built for Efficiency: Quick logs, batch actions, and smart tags save you time. • Perfectly Organized: Logs, photos, and plans—neatly organized in one place. • Distraction-Free: A clean, native iOS experience with no ads. Key Features My Plants • Organize plants by location for a clear view of your green space. • Pet-safe indicators to protect your furry companions. Growth Journal • Record planting dates and private notes for each plant. • A unified timeline tracks every care moment from day one. Progress Gallery • Build visual growth stories with dedicated photo albums for each plant. • Import existing photos to document your plant's full journey. Care Plans • Create custom to-do lists to manage your gardening tasks efficiently. Quick Log • Log care routines and snap photos for all your plants at once. Ultimate efficiency. Smart Tags • Use preset tags (e.g., "Fertilized", "Pruned") for one-tap, consistent logging. • Create custom tags to perfectly match your unique gardening style. The total cost of the purchase will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the same amount unless cancelled. You can cancel at any time or change your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.flysfeq.site/index.php/plantskeeper_privacy_policy_en.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support and Feedback: https://www.flysfeq.site/index.php/plantskeeper_support_en.html

Screenshots

PlantBud3 screens
PlantsKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlantBud at every 2 weeks against PlantsKeeper'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlantBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PlantsKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlantBud ships an update every 2 weeks, PlantsKeeper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PlantBud versus PlantsKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlantBudPlantsKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer承萍 马潇 孙

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlantBud

Subscriptions2
  • 订阅会员$0.991 Month
  • 年度会员$9.991 Year
2 purchases

PlantsKeeper

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Member$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Member$7.99

Questions

Is PlantBud free?
PlantBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlantsKeeper free?
PlantsKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlantBud or PlantsKeeper have ads?
Neither PlantBud nor PlantsKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlantBud or PlantsKeeper?
PlantBud ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlantsKeeper every 2 months. Most recently, PlantBud was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlantsKeeper on October 30, 2026.

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