SOAK vs Plant Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SOAK
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Treat yourself to a moment of self-care at SOAK Bar & Beauty, now with the ease of booking appointments through our app! Cultivate your inner glow and connect with our community through the art of self-care. Our app allows you to browse our extensive menu of luxurious beauty treatments, including manicures, pedicures, facials, brows & lashes, waxing, spray tans, makeup artistry, and more. Our talented beauticians will tailor their services to your unique needs, ensuring an exceptional, personalized experience that leaves you feeling relaxed and radiant. SOAK isn't your typical beauty salon. We're Melbourne's only licensed beauty bar, offering a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, premium wines, and refreshing gins to elevate your self-care ritual. Browse our full bar menu directly within the app and create a truly unforgettable pampering experience. Here's what makes booking through the SOAK app so delightful: Effortless Booking: Schedule your appointments anytime, anywhere. Flexible Scheduling: Find a time that fits your busy life. Complete Beauty Menu: Explore all our luxurious treatments at your fingertips. Bar Menu Included: Craft the perfect self-care experience with a curated drink. Stay Connected: Receive appointment reminders and exclusive app-only offers. Download the SOAK app today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and indulgence. You deserve it.
Plant Now
Get personalized monthly planting recommendations for vegetables based on your location. Access detailed growing guides, companion planting information, and expert tips. Includes a reference library and links to video tutorials.
- Location-specific planting calendar
- Detailed vegetable growing information
- Companion planting suggestions
- Expert tips from The Hungry Gardener
- Vegetable reference library
- Video tutorials
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No more standing in front of the seeds and seedlings at your local nursery with no clue what to actually PLANT NOW! You've got this app now. Plant Now tells you exactly which vegetables to grow, right where you are, right now. Select your country (AUS, UK, US), pick your city, and instantly see every vegetable worth planting this month โ with all the detail you actually need to grow it well. This isn't generic gardening advice written by an algorithm. It's built on the same expertise The Hungry Gardener has shared through books, television, and with hundreds of thousands of home gardeners across Australia and beyond. If you've ever followed The Hungry Gardener or Little Veggie Patch Co., this is that knowledge โ in your pocket, always up to date, and finally off your search history. Three tabs. Everything you need. Plant Now โ Your monthly planting list, tailored to your city and climate. Tap any vegetable for the full picture: how to sow it, when to harvest, how much sun and water it needs, who it likes growing next to, and a personal tip from The Hungry Gardener. The kind of tip you'd get if you cornered him at a dinner party. Plant Cards โ A bitesize reference library of every vegetable in the app. Browse anytime, even when it's not planting season. Great for planning ahead, killing time, or convincing yourself you'll definitely grow artichokes this year. Watch & Learn โ Head straight to The Hungry Gardener's YouTube channel for in-depth tutorials, seasonal guides, and the Veggie Patch School Guide Book. Everything you need to actually know what you're doing out there. Available for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States โ with cities and climates mapped so the advice actually makes sense for where you live. Whether you've got a backyard patch, a couple of raised beds, or a balcony full of optimistic pots โ Plant Now meets you where you are and tells you exactly what to do next. Grow something good.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SOAK at Free against Plant Now's $3.99. SOAK also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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
SOAK is free to download; Plant Now costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOAK ships an update every 11 days, Plant Now every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOAK | Plant Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days โ better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOAK Bar & Beauty | Fabian Capomolla |
In-app purchases
SOAK
No in-app purchases
Plant Now
No in-app purchases









