Comparison

OverBiscuits vs Planted

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

Head to head
About

OverBiscuits

Capture and preserve family stories through guided conversations. Record audio, get AI-powered follow-up questions, and transform memories into beautifully written books and audiobooks for generations to cherish.

Highlights
  • Guided conversation prompts
  • Automatic audio transcription
  • AI-powered follow-up questions
  • Exportable written chapters
  • Narrated audiobook creation
  • Family collaboration features
  • Quick story capture
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Your mom has stories you’ve never heard. Your dad remembers things he’s never said out loud. OverBiscuits helps you record them — before those memories are gone. Whether you're capturing your own life story or sitting down with a parent, grandparent, or someone you love, OverBiscuits turns guided conversations into a beautifully written book and audiobook your family will keep for generations. One conversation at a time. THE QUESTIONS YOU ALWAYS MEANT TO ASK Over 320 guided prompts spanning childhood, love, career, and wisdom — organized by life chapter. Some will surprise you. Just pick a chapter and press record. YOUR VOICE, PRESERVED FOREVER Record audio directly in the app — we transcribe automatically. The waveform stays. The laughter stays. The way they pause before a hard memory — that stays too. No typing required. AI THAT LISTENS BETWEEN THE LINES After each answer, OverBiscuits asks thoughtful follow-ups like: “You mentioned your grandmother’s kitchen — what did it smell like?” The kind of questions nobody thinks to ask — but everyone wishes they had. A BOOK WORTH KEEPING Your stories are transformed into beautifully written chapters — not raw transcripts. Edit if you want, then export as a PDF. A family heirloom you can print, share, or pass on. LISTEN TO THEIR LIFE Turn every chapter into a narrated experience. Choose from multiple voices and listen like a personal audiobook. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY Cookie Jar lets up to 5 storytellers record their lives while 10 readers follow along, read chapters, and leave comments. Invite family with a code or email — and build something together. MOMENTS — QUICK STORIES ANYTIME Not ready for a full chapter? Capture a standalone memory: “The meal that reminds me of home.” *“A lesson I learned the hard way.” A meaningful story in minutes. NO INTERVIEWING SKILLS NEEDED No equipment. No training. Just you, someone you love, and a question that opens a door. Start the conversation tonight. Free to try. Cookie Jar unlocks family features and unlimited access with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://overbiscuits.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://overbiscuits.com/privacy

About

Planted

This app helps plant enthusiasts track their plant's growth with a photo journal and set custom watering reminders. It provides a daily view of plants needing care and allows for data export and import, all stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Plant journal with photos and notes
  • Customizable watering reminders
  • Daily view of watering needs
  • Export and import journal data
  • Local data storage
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Planted is a plant journal and watering tracker — log growth, and always know what needs water. Keep a photo journal of every plant. Set watering reminders and see what needs water today. All data is saved on your device — no account, no cloud. Built for what plant people actually want. Features: - Plant journal with photos and notes - Fully custom watering reminders (optional) - Today view to see what needs water - Export and import your journal One-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

OverBiscuits4 screens
Planted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OverBiscuits at 5.0 against Planted's 4.0. Planted's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. OverBiscuits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Planted sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OverBiscuits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OverBiscuits ships an update every 5 weeks, Planted weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OverBiscuits versus Planted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverBiscuitsPlanted
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander GilRonald Westphal

Customer experience

OverBiscuits

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Planted

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OverBiscuits

Subscriptions5
  • Data Retention$0.991 Year
  • Cookies (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Cookie Jar (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Cookies (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Cookie Jar (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Planted

One-time1
  • Unlock Planted$3.99

Questions

Is OverBiscuits free?
OverBiscuits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planted free?
Planted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OverBiscuits or Planted?
OverBiscuits is rated higher. OverBiscuits averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Planted averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do OverBiscuits or Planted have ads?
Neither OverBiscuits nor Planted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OverBiscuits or Planted?
OverBiscuits ships an update every 5 weeks, and Planted weekly. Most recently, OverBiscuits was updated on October 31, 2026 and Planted on October 31, 2026.

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