Comparison

Veggie Notes vs HahaGrow

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

Head to head
About

Veggie Notes

Track your garden's progress from planting to harvest with detailed logs for each plant. Record care, capture observations with photos, and manage your harvests. Plan future tasks and discover new varieties to grow.

Highlights
  • Plant care history logging
  • Photo and note capture
  • Harvest count and weight recording
  • Calendar task planning with reminders
  • Plant variety catalog and favorites
  • Summary of past harvests
Features
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Veggie Notes is a garden journal for keeping track of each variety you grow, from daily care to harvest. Give vegetables or individual plants their own names, keep their records separate, and use what you learn in your next growing season. โ€ข Keep a care history Record watering, feeding, pruning and other tasks for each vegetable. Look back to see when you last cared for it. โ€ข Capture changes with photos and notes Save observations about leaves, fruit and growth alongside your records, so you have something to refer to later. โ€ข Record harvest counts and weight Choose counting units such as pieces, pods, bunches, leaves and plants. Add weight in g or kg, or record weight on its own. โ€ข Look back at what you grew Browse records and photos in Summary. See harvest counts grouped by unit and the total weight you recorded. โ€ข Plan the next task Organize watering, feeding and other tasks on the calendar, with recurring schedules and reminders. โ€ข Find your next variety Browse variety characteristics in the catalog, save favorites and keep a list of what to grow next. The free version has two separate limits: up to 10 vegetable registrations per year and up to 10 individually named vegetables. You can also save 1 photo icon. These limits apply to registered vegetables and saved photo icons. Veggie Notes Pro removes ads, raises each vegetable registration limit to 1,000, and lets you save up to 12 photo icons. Pro is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Prices and subscription periods are shown on the purchase screen. You can manage or cancel your subscription through the App Store. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://tsumorimasahiro.github.io/privacy-policy-hervest-app/privacy_policy.md

About

HahaGrow

Features
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HahaGrow โ€” an all-in-one vegetable gardening app designed for home growers. Vegetable Encyclopedia Explore 155 vegetables and 1,005 varieties with complete growing guides from sowing to harvest. Planting months, stage durations, variety traits, and daily care guidance are easy to understand at a glance. Smart Tasks Automatically generates watering, fertilizing, care, and inspection suggestions based on your planting records. Custom tasks and batch management make everyday garden care easier. My Garden Record each planting's variety, date, stage, and care history in clear grid or list views. Organize plants by plots and beds, link one planting to multiple growing areas, and batch-update watering, fertilizing, or dates. Planting Plans Plan spring and autumn sowing around each crop's suitable planting months. Match plans with your existing seed inventory and view crop rotation guidance for what to grow next. Seed Box Manage seed varieties, quantities, expiration dates, and photos. Recognize text from seed packets, import seeds in batches, and keep multiple photos for easier organization. Perennial Management Dedicated seasonal cycles for perennial and woody crops show accurate harvest states for leaves, flower buds, fruit, shoots, or roots. Resume the same plant after dormancy while preserving its care and harvest history across years. Fertilizer Management Manage fertilizer inventory and usage records, track homemade compost fermentation, and receive reminders when crops need feeding or compost is ready. Shopping List & Planting Diary Add needed seeds, tools, and fertilizers to your shopping list. Record gardening stories with moods and photos, then revisit them on a timeline. iCloud Sync & Data Backup Sync data through your iCloud so it stays available when you change devices. Pro users can also export and import encrypted backups for greater control over their gardening data. Privacy First We do not collect or analyze user data. Your information stays on your device and in your private iCloud database. Free to use. Pro is available as a monthly subscription or lifetime purchase. No ads. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Veggie Notes4 screens
HahaGrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HahaGrow at none against Veggie Notes's shown. Veggie Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Veggie Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HahaGrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Veggie Notes ships an update every 5 days, HahaGrow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Veggie Notes versus HahaGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeggie NotesHahaGrow
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasahiro Tsumoriๆ™“ๅฎ‡ ๆจ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Veggie Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Veglog Pro14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Veglog Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

HahaGrow

One-time1
  • Unlimited Crops & iCloud Support$24.99

Questions

Is Veggie Notes free?
Veggie Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HahaGrow free?
HahaGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Veggie Notes or HahaGrow have ads?
Veggie Notes shows ads; HahaGrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Veggie Notes or HahaGrow?
Veggie Notes ships an update every 5 days, and HahaGrow every 10 days. Most recently, Veggie Notes was updated on November 6, 2026 and HahaGrow on November 5, 2026.

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