HowBigIsBean vs Plant The World
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HowBigIsBean
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Check how big your baby is through every week of pregnancy. Easy to use, real measurements (in inches and pounds), and zero comparisons to items in the produce aisle. Enjoy! We will never harvest your data
Plant The World
This app encourages daily walking by allowing you to grow a virtual grove. For every virtual tree you cultivate, a real tree is planted. Your grove will be populated with flowers and local fauna as you progress.
- Grow virtual grove with steps
- Plant real trees
- Populate grove with flowers and fauna
- Track daily walking activity
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What if every step you take helps grow a real forest? Plant The World is a cozy new walking game that turns your everyday steps into something extraordinary. Grow a beautiful virtual forest, welcome adorable woodland creatures, and help plant REAL trees in the world. PLANT REAL TREES Every virtual tree you grow helps plant a real tree. Your daily walks can make a difference beyond your phone. TURN WALKING INTO A GAME Earn progress with every step. Level up, complete quests, and unlock new trees as you move. GROW YOUR OWN LITTLE WORLD Start with a tiny grove and watch it blossom into a lush, beautiful forest filled with trees, flowers, and wildlife. MAKE ADORABLE NEW FRIENDS As your forest grows, woodland creatures move in! Discover deer, birds, and other charming critters who make your forest their home. FIND JOY IN EVERY WALK Whether you’re taking a quick stroll or getting your daily steps in, there’s always something new waiting for you. Your first tree is waiting… Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HowBigIsBean at none against Plant The World's 3. HowBigIsBean also leads on ads (none vs shown). Plant The World's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Plant The World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HowBigIsBean asks for nothing beyond the download.
HowBigIsBean ships an update every 2 months, Plant The World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HowBigIsBean | Plant The World |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Megha Raghavan | Impending |
In-app purchases
HowBigIsBean
No in-app purchases
Plant The World
- Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
- 1 Tree$4.99
- 5 Trees$19.99
