Comparison

SeedBankManager vs SeedBank

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

Head to head
About

SeedBankManager

Features
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Seed Bank Manager is a professional seed inventory app for gardeners and small growers. Organize varieties, track germination tests, and stay ahead of expiration dates with a simple, focused workflow. Key features: Add and manage seeds by family, variety, and season Track germination tests and success rates Expiration reminders so nothing goes to waste Backup and export your data anytime Optional Face ID protection Whether you’re a backyard gardener or a small grower, Seed Bank Manager keeps your seed library organized and ready for every planting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/dev/stdeula/

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SeedBank

Features
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SeedBank is the gardening companion built for seed lovers. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, it helps you catalogue your collection, plan your sowing calendar, and get expert care advice β€” all in one place. Scan or Search Any Seed Point your camera at a seed packet and let AI identify it instantly. Or search by name and get detailed growing info filled in automatically β€” sowing depths, spacing, indoor and outdoor sowing windows, harvest months, and more. All tailored for your local climate. Your Seed Bank & Wish List Save seeds you own to your Seed Bank, and seeds you'd love to grow to your Wish List. Move them across when you've got them in hand. Sort by name, sow month, or harvest month to find what you need fast. Year Planner A full 12-month growing calendar shows you exactly what to sow, plant out, and harvest each month. Add notes to any month, see your full season at a glance, and plan your growing year with confidence. Expert Care Guides Tap any seed for a detailed care guide covering sowing, growing conditions, and harvest tips β€” plus practical tricks specific to that variety. Generated fresh so the advice is always relevant. Built for Gardeners Everywhere Every sowing window, growing tip, and harvest date is based on your country's seasons and climate. Whether you're growing on an allotment, in raised beds, or on a windowsill, SeedBank knows how to best care for your seedlings and plants.

Screenshots

SeedBankManager4 screens
SeedBank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SeedBankManager at Free against SeedBank's $2.99. SeedBank's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

SeedBankManager is free to download; SeedBank costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SeedBankManager versus SeedBank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeedBankManagerSeedBank
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarkah NyadarDan Ensor

In-app purchases

None

SeedBankManager

No in-app purchases

None

SeedBank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeedBankManager free?
SeedBankManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SeedBank free?
SeedBank costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SeedBankManager or SeedBank have ads?
Neither SeedBankManager nor SeedBank shows ads.

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