# HomeCraft vs PlantScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HomeCraft at 70% against PlantScan's 20%. HomeCraft also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). PlantScan's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeCraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and PlantScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HomeCraft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeCraft has 2.7K ratings behind it against 430, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of HomeCraft's written reviews are positive against 20% of PlantScan's.

HomeCraft ships an update every 3 weeks, PlantScan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeCraft | PlantScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecraft-diy-projects-ideas/id6754315407/reviews)** | [4.3 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantscanleaf-identifier/id6761518436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 430 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [焱辉 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886300170) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecraft-diy-projects-ideas/id6754315407)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Identify plants and insects with AI, then transform natural and recycled materials into unique art using step-by-step tutorials. Build a digital nature almanac and share your creations with a community of eco-conscious artists.

**Highlights:** AI-powered plant and insect identification, Upcycling craft idea generation, Step-by-step eco-tutorials, Digital nature almanac, Community inspiration gallery, Nature journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeCraft Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NatureCraft Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NatureCraft Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### PlantScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantscanleaf-identifier/id6761518436)

Identify plants and learn about their care needs by scanning their leaves. Get general recommendations for watering, sunlight, and maintenance. Ideal for new plant owners.

**Highlights:** Leaf and plant scanning, Plant identification, Care guides, Watering recommendations, Sunlight exposure info, Maintenance suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlantScan 1 Week Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| PlantScan 1 Week Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeCraft free?

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

### Is PlantScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HomeCraft or PlantScan?

HomeCraft is rated higher. HomeCraft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while PlantScan averages 4.3 from 430 ratings.

### Do HomeCraft or PlantScan have ads?

Neither HomeCraft nor PlantScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomeCraft or PlantScan?

HomeCraft ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlantScan every 9 days. Most recently, HomeCraft was updated on October 30, 2026 and PlantScan on October 31, 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.*