Comparison

PlantsKeeper vs Succulent Assistant

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

Head to head
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

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Succulent Assistant

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Succulent Assistant is your AI-powered companion for identifying and caring for succulents. Take a photo, learn what you’re growing, and get practical care guidance—then keep watering, fertilizing, and growth history in one calm garden journal. AI PLANT IDENTIFICATION • Photo ID for succulent varieties • Confidence-aware results to help you decide next steps • Personalized care suggestions based on plant and environment context • Useful for beginners who aren’t sure of the variety name EVERYDAY CARE MADE SIMPLE • Build your garden with nicknames, stages, health status, and photos • See today’s care tasks on Home and complete them in one tap • Track watering, fertilizing, repotting, spraying, and more • Optional care reminders and iPhone notifications for due-day digests • Organize plants with tags (balcony, cuttings, favorites) and filter fast • Keep a clear care history with notes and photos HOME & ENVIRONMENT • Indoor or outdoor context with temperature and humidity support • A clean Home view that highlights what needs attention today MEMBERSHIP & SYNC • Annual membership unlocks higher AI usage and cloud sync • Back up your garden across devices and restore after switching phones • Guest mode is supported; sign in to enable cloud sync • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings • Price is shown on the purchase screen LANGUAGES English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Privacy Policy: https://florajoy.cloud/privacy?lang=en Terms of Use: https://florajoy.cloud/terms?lang=en Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlantsKeeper4 screens
Succulent Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Succulent Assistant at weekly 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. PlantsKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Succulent Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlantsKeeper ships an update every 2 months, Succulent Assistant weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PlantsKeeper versus Succulent Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlantsKeeperSucculent Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer潇 孙文佳 胡

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlantsKeeper

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

Succulent Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • 多肉帮帮年度会员$2.991 Year

Questions

Is PlantsKeeper free?
PlantsKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Succulent Assistant free?
Succulent Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlantsKeeper or Succulent Assistant have ads?
Neither PlantsKeeper nor Succulent Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlantsKeeper or Succulent Assistant?
PlantsKeeper ships an update every 2 months, and Succulent Assistant weekly. Most recently, PlantsKeeper was updated on October 7, 2026 and Succulent Assistant on October 13, 2026.

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