Comparison

BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent vs Node.

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

Head to head
About

BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent

Features
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A serious management app for caudex plants, agaves, and staghorn ferns. When did I last water that one? Once you're growing dozens of plants, it's easy to lose track of watering. BotaCodex is a management tool for caudex and succulent enthusiasts, where AI suggests the right watering based on each species and your own records. β–  Key Features β–Ό AI Watering Suggestions From species, season, growing environment, and your past records, AI suggests watering tailored to each of your plants β€” accounting for seasonal phases like dormancy and active growth. β–Ό Family Tree & Lineage Link plants grown from division, seed, or cuttings to their parent plants. Trace lineage across generations with a family tree that also handles crosses with multiple parents and backcrosses. Viewing the family tree is free; linking to a parent is a Pro feature. β–Ό AI Photo Consultation (Pro) Share a photo with symptoms like "looking weak lately" or "leaves dropping" and consult AI about your plant. β–Ό QR Tag Generation (Pro) / Scan (Free) Generate and print a QR code for each plant. Stick it on the pot and scan to open that plant's details instantly (scanning is free). And when you pass a plant on to someone, they just scan the QR to inherit it β€” watering, growth, and photo records included. The time you've invested carries over (transfer). β–Ό Memorial & AI Loss Analysis (Pro) Record plants you've sadly lost. AI analyzes the cause and keeps it as a lesson so you don't repeat the same mistake (AI analysis is Pro). β–  A Professional Management Experience, In Your Hand A calm, dark-mode-unified interface. Designed for observing, recording, and analyzing your plants β€” a serious management experience. Its spacious, refined layout keeps managing dozens of plants comfortable. β–  Plans β–Ό Free Unlimited plant registration Watering alerts for up to 5 plants 3 AI consultations per month Family tree viewing In-app notifications β–Ό Pro Β₯500/month or Β₯5,000/year (2 months free) Unlimited watering alerts Push notifications 30 AI consultations per month AI photo consultation AI loss analysis QR tag generation & transfer Family tree lineage linking Bulk watering & snooze β–  Requirements iPhone & iPad iOS 13.0 or later β–  Contact support@botacodex.jp Privacy Policy: https://botacodex.jp/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://botacodex.jp/terms-of-service

About

Node.

Features
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Node. is an observation archive app for preserving plant growth through photos. Save observation photos, care logs, and notes on your device, then revisit each plant’s changes through timelines and comparison views. Node. supports fixed-point shooting with a previous-photo overlay, photo comparison, timelapse generation, Quick Log, custom care buttons, and local watering reminders. With the Plus Pack, you can use tags, search, iCloud Backup, and plant transfer export. Plant data can be exported as a .nodeplant file and passed to another device running Node. via AirDrop or the share sheet. A Local First plant record app you can start using without creating an account. Down to the memories you grew.

Screenshots

BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent4 screens
Node.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent at every 3 days against Node.'s weekly. BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Node. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent ships an update every 3 days, Node. weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent versus Node.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBotaCodex Caudex & SucculentNode.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunji YamamotoToshiki Isawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent

Subscriptions2
  • BotaCodex Pro$2.991 Month
  • BotaCodex Pro$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Node.

One-time1
  • Plus Pack$9.99

Questions

Is BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent free?
BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node. free?
Node. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent or Node. have ads?
Neither BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent nor Node. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent or Node.?
BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent ships an update every 3 days, and Node. weekly. Most recently, BotaCodex Caudex & Succulent was updated on September 15, 2026 and Node. on September 19, 2026.

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