# DahliaGens vs PROVENA

The clearest difference is monetization model: PROVENA at free against DahliaGens's free with in-app purchases. PROVENA also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DahliaGens sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PROVENA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DahliaGens against 5.0 for PROVENA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

DahliaGens ships an update every 3 weeks, PROVENA every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DahliaGens | PROVENA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dahliagens/id6746369629/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provena-seed-tracker/id6756889010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Curtis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822385206) | [ENGIN YILMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863462699) |

## What reviewers say

### DahliaGens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dahliagens/id6746369629)

This app simplifies dahlia breeding for enthusiasts and growers. Track flower traits, seedling progress, and parent crosses. Generate and manage crosses, monitor germination, and sort seedlings by various characteristics.

**Highlights:** Track dahlia breeding progress, Record flower traits, Log seedling development, Manage parent crosses, Generate and edit crosses, Monitor germination, Sort seedlings by characteristics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Hobbyist | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Enthusiast | $7.99 | per month |
| Enthusiast | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Hobbyist | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Enthusiast | $59.99 | per year |


### PROVENA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provena-seed-tracker/id6756889010)

This app helps you catalog and track your seed collection, preserving the stories behind each variety. It offers privacy-first, offline functionality, allowing you to record origins, monitor stock, and evaluate performance. Generate QR codes for labels and share seed information easily.

**Highlights:** Offline seed tracking, Smart seed inventory, Seed origin and history, QR code labels, Performance evaluation, Multiple garden management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provena Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DahliaGens free?

DahliaGens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PROVENA free?

PROVENA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DahliaGens or PROVENA?

DahliaGens and PROVENA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DahliaGens or PROVENA have ads?

Neither DahliaGens nor PROVENA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DahliaGens or PROVENA?

DahliaGens ships an update every 3 weeks, and PROVENA every 6 days. Most recently, DahliaGens was updated on October 30, 2026 and PROVENA on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*