Comparison

FawnGuard vs Plants Diary

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

Head to head
About

FawnGuard

Features
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FawnGuard helps parents build healthy screen-time habits for their kids β€” without the guesswork. Set a daily limit, block the apps that get in the way, and reward the good stuff. Everything is managed from the parent's phone. SCREEN TIME LIMITS THAT ACTUALLY STICK β€’ Set a daily screen-time limit for each child. β€’ When the time is up, FawnGuard shields the device using Apple's Screen Time technology. β€’ Kids can ask for more time; you approve or deny right from your phone. BLOCK & LIMIT APPS β€’ Limit specific apps or whole categories. β€’ Set a 0-minute limit to block an app entirely. β€’ Changes sync to your child's device automatically. SCHEDULE DOWNTIME & BEDTIME β€’ Create school-time and bedtime windows that block the device automatically. β€’ Great for homework focus and a calmer night routine. REWARD GOOD HABITS β€’ Kids complete tasks you set (chores, homework, reading) to earn coins. β€’ They redeem coins for bonus minutes or a short app unlock in the Reward Shop. β€’ Turns "screen time" into a positive, motivating system instead of a fight. ONE DASHBOARD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY β€’ Manage multiple children from a single dashboard. β€’ Invite a co-parent so you're both on the same page. β€’ See how screen time is being spent with clear usage reports. PEACE OF MIND β€’ A child can send an SOS alert with their location to parents in an emergency. β€’ A parental PIN protects the settings on your child's device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ FawnGuard is built for parents to manage their own family. β€’ We do not read your child's messages, browse their social media, or track their location in the background. β€’ Your family's data stays in your private account. Requires iOS 17 or later. Screen-time enforcement uses Apple's Family Controls (Screen Time) framework and requires granting Screen Time permission on the child's device. Terms of Use: https://fawnguard.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://fawnguard.com/privacy

About

Plants Diary

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Every plant grows at its own pace. Plants Diary brings watering, feeding, pruning, repotting, photos, and notes into one clear care history. Whether you have a few pots on a windowsill or a growing collection at home, it helps you stay organized and remember what each plant needs. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION β€’ Create groups by room, variety, or your own care routine β€’ Add multiple tags and personal notes to each plant β€’ Switch between a photo-forward Card view and an information-rich List view β€’ Add as many plants as your device storage allows; the app sets no fixed plant limit FIND ANY PLANT QUICKLY β€’ Search plant names, notes, groups, and tags β€’ Filter by group, tag, or days since the last watering β€’ Sort by last watering, recent care, name, or order added RECORD CARE YOUR WAY β€’ Create custom actions for watering, feeding, pruning, repotting, and more β€’ Log everyday care with one tap β€’ Add a date, notes, and multiple photos when you want more detail β€’ Review recent care in a clear timeline β€’ Record care for several plants or an entire group at once CARE ON YOUR SCHEDULE β€’ Choose the quick care actions you use most for each plant β€’ Set watering reminders; after you log the actual watering time, the next reminder is recalculated automatically KEEP EVERY GROWTH STORY β€’ Archive plants that have died while keeping their photos and care history β€’ Restore mistakenly deleted plants from Trash during the retention period LOCAL FIRST, EASY EVERY DAY Plant profiles, photos, notes, and care records are stored on your device by default. You can view and record them offline, and no sign-in or account is required. MADE FOR iOS 26 Native Liquid Glass design supports Light and Dark appearances, Dynamic Type, and familiar system controls for a clear, natural experience. Care for your plants without relying on memory alone. Plants Diary keeps every thoughtful moment close at hand.

Screenshots

FawnGuard4 screens
Plants Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plants Diary at none against FawnGuard's 3. FawnGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. FawnGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Plants Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FawnGuard ships an update every 2 weeks, Plants Diary every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FawnGuard versus Plants Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFawnGuardPlants Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan Daniel Naftanailaε ƒ 杨

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FawnGuard

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Weekly$69.991 Year
None

Plants Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FawnGuard free?
FawnGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plants Diary free?
Plants Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FawnGuard or Plants Diary have ads?
Neither FawnGuard nor Plants Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FawnGuard or Plants Diary?
FawnGuard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plants Diary every 6 days. Most recently, FawnGuard was updated on October 31, 2026 and Plants Diary on October 25, 2026.

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