Comparison

Verdy vs PlantWise

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

Head to head
About

Verdy

Features
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Verdy is the ultimate app for anyone looking to elevate their vegetable garden or plant collection. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting with your first tomato plant, Verdy helps you care for every plant optimally with smart care tasks, seasonal advice, and an active community. FOR VEGETABLE GARDENS AND ALL PLANTS Verdy is specially designed for vegetable gardeners, but also supports ornamental plants, herbs, and houseplants. Manage your entire garden from one convenient app. SMART CARE TASKS • Get automatic care tasks based on your plants and climate zone • Watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting tasks at the right time • Calendar overview with all tasks per day • Snooze function to postpone tasks • Complete history of completed care tasks SEASONAL GUIDANCE • Know exactly when to sow, plant, and harvest • Recommendations adapted to your climate zone and hemisphere • Seed calendar with reminders for sowing times • Growth phase tracking from seed to harvest WEATHER INTEGRATION • Real-time weather forecasts for your location • Smart watering: less water during rainy periods • Temperature warnings for frost-sensitive plants • Optimal planting times based on weather conditions COMMUNITY FEATURES • Share and discover garden tips from other users • Upvote the best tips for your favorite plants • Learn from experienced gardeners worldwide • Built-in content filters for a safe community PLANT DOCTOR (AI ASSISTANT) • Upload photos of sick plants for diagnosis • Get treatment advice from our AI plant doctor • Ask advice about care and problems • Conversation history for all questions EXTENSIVE PLANT DATABASE • Hundreds of vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants • Detailed care information per plant • Customized care tasks based on plant type • Add your own notes and photos PERSONALIZATION • Set your location and climate zone • Choose your preferred units (metric/imperial) • Multi-language support (12+ languages) • Dark/light mode for comfortable use SEED MANAGEMENT • Manage your seed collection digitally • Get reminders when it's sowing time • Track which seeds you've planted • Archive old seed batches CLEAR DASHBOARD • See all your plants in one overview • Daily tasks and priorities • Weather forecast and seasonal tips • Community activity and trending plants PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your data is safely stored • Optional location services for weather forecasts • No ads or spam • Content moderation for a pleasant community PERFECT FOR • Vegetable gardeners who want to optimize their harvest • Beginners learning about plant care • Urban gardeners with limited space • Anyone with a green passion Download Verdy now and make your garden a success! VERDY PRO Verdy is free with up to 3 plants and 3 Plant Doctor questions per day. Verdy Pro unlocks unlimited plants, seeds and growth photos, up to 20 Plant Doctor questions per day, AI plant requests and frost warnings. Available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, charged to your Apple ID. It renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.verdy.io/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.verdy.io/en/privacy

About

PlantWise

Instantly identify plants by taking a photo and receive practical care advice. Diagnose plant health issues and get actionable steps for recovery. Suitable for all levels of plant enthusiasts, from beginners to experts.

Highlights
  • Instant plant identification via photo
  • Detailed care guidance
  • Plant health diagnostics
  • Pest and disease identification
  • Watering, light, and soil tips
  • Suitable for various plant types
Features
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Identify plants in seconds (Subscription required) —just snap a photo. Our Plant ID app matches your plant instantly and gives you clear, practical info you can actually use. Get care guidance based on your plant type, including watering, light needs, soil tips, and growth habits. Not sure what’s wrong with your plant? Run a quick health check to spot common issues like overwatering, underwatering, pests, or leaf discoloration, and get suggested next steps to help it recover Great for houseplants, gardens, flowers, succulents, weeds, and wild plants—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned plant parent. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Verdy4 screens
PlantWise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verdy at none against PlantWise's 2. PlantWise's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlantWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Verdy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verdy ships an update every 10 days, PlantWise every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Verdy versus PlantWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerdyPlantWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudhintsRhythm App, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Verdy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlantWise

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Verdy free?
Verdy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlantWise free?
PlantWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Verdy or PlantWise have ads?
Neither Verdy nor PlantWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verdy or PlantWise?
Verdy ships an update every 10 days, and PlantWise every 3 days. Most recently, Verdy was updated on November 9, 2026 and PlantWise on November 9, 2026.

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