Balcony Lab vs Tiny Plant Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Balcony Lab
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Your balcony becomes a Tiny Lab that brings forth miraculous discoveries! Balcony Lab is a fresh, hyper-casual gardening simulation where growing and collecting become addictive. Will your usual vegetables suddenly mutate into a blue tomato or a golden eggplant!? Start your unique new species collection right in your hands! - Cultivation is Key! Experiments at Balcony Lab The real fun in this game is searching for the recipe for new species through trial and error! You won't stop at just watering. Your small actions will transform vegetables into never-before-seen forms. Adjust the amount and frequency of watering and fertilizing! Challenge yourself with consecutive planting in the same pot! Accumulate specific actions to evolve your crops! The cultivation process yields unpredictable results in this casual mutation simulation. - Complete the Codex! Collect 72 Unique Species The new crops you harvest are packed with collector elements to fill your codex! Discover all 60 types of mutant species, each with unique names and stories, such as the Lava Tomato with a bumpy surface or the Meadow Scent Broccoli, and aim for 100% completion. - One Hand OK! Easy to Play Anytime No complex operations necessary! It's a simple process of planting seeds and waiting for them to grow. This hyper-casual design allows you to quickly enjoy the game during short breaks or commutes. Start your own [Balcony Lab] today! Challenge yourself to complete the entire new species codex! Download Balcony Lab for FREE now!
Tiny Plant Lab
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Welcome to Tiny Plant Lab, a cozy plant-growing game made for calm, relaxing play. Start with a small plant, care for it, discover new upgrades, and slowly build a peaceful little lab full of life. Tiny Plant Lab is designed to feel friendly, simple, and satisfying: no pressure, no stress, just steady progress and cute plant discoveries. Features: ā¢ Grow and care for tiny plants ā¢ Unlock cozy upgrades and decorations ā¢ Enjoy a calm, friendly atmosphere ā¢ Play in short relaxing sessions ā¢ Build your own peaceful plant lab over time Tiny Plant Lab is for players who enjoy cozy games, plant care, soft progression, and relaxing little worlds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Balcony Lab at every 8 days against Tiny Plant Lab's every 3 months. Balcony Lab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Balcony Lab ships an update every 8 days, Tiny Plant Lab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balcony Lab | Tiny Plant Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koichi Iwasaki | manuel cruzat |
In-app purchases
Balcony Lab
No in-app purchases
Tiny Plant Lab
No in-app purchases
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