Comparison

PlantScan vs PlantPic

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

Head to head
About

PlantScan

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
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PlantScan allows you to scan plant leaves and discover useful information about them. Take a photo to identify plants and explore general care recommendations such as watering frequency, sunlight exposure, and maintenance suggestions. Features: - Leaf and plant scanning - Informational care guides - Clean and simple design - Suitable for beginners Subscription: PlantScan offers optional subscription plans for access to premium features. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your Apple ID settings. Disclaimer: This app provides general plant information and does not guarantee accuracy of results. It is intended for educational use only. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/aiplantscan/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/aiplantscan/privacy-policy

About

PlantPic

Features
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PlantPic helps you identify plants, understand plant problems, and keep your garden routine simple. Take a photo to identify a plant, scan sick leaves for likely causes, save plants to My Garden, and use care tools for watering, light, repotting, and more. Sprout, the built-in AI assistant, can answer plant care questions when you need a second opinion. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Identify plants from a photo - Diagnose yellow leaves, brown tips, spots, wilting, and other common symptoms - Search a visual plant library covering houseplants, flowers, weeds, trees, succulents, and more - Use Plant Finder to choose plants for your light, space, pets, and routine - Check light levels before choosing a spot - Estimate watering needs by plant, pot, season, and conditions - Check whether a plant may need repotting - Save plants to My Garden and keep care details in one place - Ask Sprout for plant care help, troubleshooting, and next steps WHY PLANTPIC Plant ID is useful, but it is only the start. PlantPic is built for what comes next: what the plant is, what it needs, what might be wrong, and how to keep it alive without guessing. Plant care and toxicity information is general guidance. If a person or pet may have eaten a plant, contact a qualified professional immediately. PRIVACY PlantPic does not require an account. Photos used for identification or diagnosis are processed so the app can return results. PlantPic does not sell personal data. With your permission, it uses limited device identifiers to measure advertising performance and improve acquisition; photos and plant-care content are never used for advertising. SUBSCRIPTIONS PlantPic offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions for premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Questions or feedback? Email support@plantpic.app. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal-site-kappa-red.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

PlantScan4 screens
PlantPic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlantScan at none against PlantPic's shown. PlantScan also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlantScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and PlantPic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlantScan ships an update every 9 days, PlantPic every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlantScan versus PlantPic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlantScanPlantPic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (428 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings428 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer焱辉 史Jye Menzies

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PlantScan

Subscriptions5
  • PlantScan 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • PlantScan 1 Week Pro3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • PlantScan 1 Year Pro$29.991 Year
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  • PlantScan 1 Year Pro$34.991 Year
  • PlantScan 1 Year Pro$89.991 Year
4 purchases

PlantPic

Subscriptions4
  • PlantPic Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • PlantPic Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PlantPic Plus$19.991 Year
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  • PlantPic Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PlantScan free?
PlantScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlantPic free?
PlantPic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlantScan or PlantPic have ads?
PlantPic shows ads; PlantScan does not.
Which is updated more often, PlantScan or PlantPic?
PlantScan ships an update every 9 days, and PlantPic every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlantScan was updated on November 5, 2026 and PlantPic on November 5, 2026.

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