# Sproutly vs Sproutlings

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sproutlings at 13.0 against Sproutly's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sproutly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sproutlings sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sproutly against 5.0 for Sproutlings. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Sproutly ships an update weekly, Sproutlings every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sproutly | Sproutlings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutly-game/id6755443584/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutlings/id6756928894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sproutly Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853915172) | [Vibe Coding Basics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836769685) |

## What reviewers say

### Sproutly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutly-game/id6755443584)

Cultivate a virtual orchard, harvest unique fruits, and collaborate with others to achieve shared goals. This game supports real-world agroforestry projects, allowing you to track your positive environmental impact.

**Highlights:** Virtual tree care, Harvest common, rare, and legendary fruit, Join or create player orchards, Collaborate on shared goals, Unlock research upgrades and minigames, Hire apprentice farmers, Track real-world impact

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Lite Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Forest Charm (3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forest Charm (10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Forest Charm (60) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seed of Life | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift (1) Seed of Life | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Charm (150) | $18.99 | one-time |
| Seed of Life (3) | $26.99 | one-time |
| Seed of Life (10) | $84.99 | one-time |


### Sproutlings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutlings/id6756928894)

Hatch and raise unique creatures in a personalized sanctuary. Design habitats, keep your creatures happy, and embark on expeditions to find more. Play minigames to earn rewards and build the ultimate home for your growing collection.

**Highlights:** Hatch mysterious creature eggs, Design and build creature habitats, Care for creature needs (water, food, love), Embark on rescue expeditions, Play minigames for rewards, Collect common, shiny, and legendary creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1000 essence | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 3500 essence! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 9000 essence! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20,000 essence! | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sproutly free?

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

### Is Sproutlings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sproutly or Sproutlings?

Sproutly and Sproutlings are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Sproutly or Sproutlings have ads?

Both Sproutly and Sproutlings show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sproutly or Sproutlings?

Sproutly ships an update weekly, and Sproutlings every 5 days. Most recently, Sproutly was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sproutlings on November 5, 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.*