# Botany+ vs Prep

The clearest difference is monetization model: Botany+ at free with in-app purchases against Prep's subscription. Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Botany+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Botany+ against 5.0 for Prep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Botany+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Prep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Botany+ | Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botany-plus/id6755444982/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-cooking-for-beginners/id6786235078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forwa Elade Wunde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685241344) | [Simone Canciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843079257) |

## What reviewers say

### Botany+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botany-plus/id6755444982)

Master plant biology with engaging quizzes covering a wide range of topics, from cell structure to biotechnology. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their botanical knowledge.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive quiz content, Covers diverse botanical topics, Boosts knowledge and confidence, Suitable for students and professionals, Engaging learning experience

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9000 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-cooking-for-beginners/id6786235078)

Learn fundamental cooking skills through interactive lessons and guided recipes. Save recipes from social media, plan your weekly meals, and generate grocery lists. This app helps beginners build confidence in the kitchen, one step at a time.

**Highlights:** Interactive cooking lessons, Recipe import from social media, Step-by-step cooking guides, Weekly meal planning, Automated grocery lists, Progress tracking with XP and streaks

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prep Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prep Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Prep Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Prep Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Botany+ free?

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

### Is Prep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Botany+ or Prep?

Botany+ and Prep are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Botany+ or Prep have ads?

Neither Botany+ nor Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Botany+ or Prep?

Botany+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prep every 3 days. Most recently, Botany+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Prep on October 12, 2026.

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