# Plant Identifier vs PlantScan

The clearest difference is rating: Plant Identifier at 4.8 against PlantScan's 4.3. Plant Identifier also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 20%). PlantScan's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plant Identifier sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PlantScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plant Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 402 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Plant Identifier's written reviews are positive against 20% of PlantScan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Identifier | PlantScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-bloom/id6758732530/reviews)** | [4.3 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantscanleaf-identifier/id6761518436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **402** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 212 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GAMA TECH APPS LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874650393) | [焱辉 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886300170) |

## What reviewers say

### Plant Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-bloom/id6758732530)

Identify plants, diagnose diseases, and receive personalized care plans. This app acts as a comprehensive plant companion, offering features like a light meter, weed detection, and growth journaling to help users nurture their green spaces.

**Highlights:** Instant AI Plant Identification, Disease Diagnosis & Treatment Plans, Weed Detection, Smart Care Plans & Reminders, Plant Health Tracking & Photo Journal, Multi-Garden Management

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Anual Ret 60 | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual Ret 50 | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual Ret 40 | $23.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual Mega | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual 30 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual (oferta) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual (7 dias gratis) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual | $39.99 | per year |


### PlantScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantscanleaf-identifier/id6761518436)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Identify plants and learn about their care needs by scanning their leaves. Get general recommendations for watering, sunlight, and maintenance. Ideal for new plant owners.

**Highlights:** Leaf and plant scanning, Plant identification, Care guides, Watering recommendations, Sunlight exposure info, Maintenance suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlantScan 1 Week Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| PlantScan 1 Week Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| PlantScan 1 Year Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plant Identifier free?

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

### Is PlantScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plant Identifier or PlantScan?

Plant Identifier is rated higher. Plant Identifier averages 4.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while PlantScan averages 4.3 from 402 ratings.

### Do Plant Identifier or PlantScan have ads?

Neither Plant Identifier nor PlantScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plant Identifier or PlantScan?

Plant Identifier ships an update every 9 days, and PlantScan every 9 days. Most recently, Plant Identifier was updated on September 25, 2026 and PlantScan on September 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*