# ScanMate vs PlantSnapper

The clearest difference is rating: ScanMate at 4.6 against PlantSnapper's 3.9. ScanMate also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). PlantSnapper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (371 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and PlantSnapper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantSnapper has 371 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ScanMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of PlantSnapper's.

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, PlantSnapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMate | PlantSnapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507/reviews)** | [3.9 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnapper-plant-id/id6761613149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 114 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培锐 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746983253) | [雪薇 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886021145) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507)

Transform your device into a versatile scanning tool. Effortlessly count objects with AI, measure dimensions using augmented reality, and scan URLs or barcodes for quick information retrieval. Get accurate results for real-world tasks in seconds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object counting with smart markers, AR ruler for length and area measurement, URL scanner from images, Product barcode scanner, Scan history for saved scans

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 3-day trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Plan | $39.99 | per month |


### PlantSnapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantsnapper-plant-id/id6761613149)

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees with a quick photo. Get general care guidance, including watering and light needs, to keep your plants healthy. Unlock detailed information and identification with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Photo-based plant identification, Detailed plant information, General plant care guidance, Watering and light suggestions, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plant Snapper Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Plant Snapper Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Plant Snapper Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Plant Snapper Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| PlantSnapper Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMate free?

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

### Is PlantSnapper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanMate or PlantSnapper?

ScanMate is rated higher. ScanMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PlantSnapper averages 3.9 from 371 ratings.

### Do ScanMate or PlantSnapper have ads?

ScanMate shows ads; PlantSnapper does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMate or PlantSnapper?

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlantSnapper fortnightly. Most recently, ScanMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlantSnapper on October 28, 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.*