Comparison

Mochi vs Plants Are Science

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

Head to head
About

Mochi

This app helps couples strengthen their bond through shared journaling, drawing, mood sharing, and countdowns. It offers home screen widgets to keep partners connected, fostering intimacy regardless of distance.

Highlights
  • Shared journaling with prompts
  • Send hand-drawn notes
  • Real-time mood sharing
  • Countdown to special events
  • Home screen widgets for connection
  • Designed for two
Features
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The app for couples who want to feel closer every day. Journal together, draw for each other, count down to your next adventure, and share your mood — all in one place. Plus, beautiful home screen widgets that keep your partner close even when you're apart. WHAT YOU CAN DO TOGETHER Couples Journal Write entries together. Capture memories, answer daily prompts, and look back on your story as it grows. Drawing Send hand-drawn notes, doodles, and love letters. It's more personal than a text. Mood Sharing Let your partner know how you're feeling without saying a word. Check in on each other throughout the day. Countdowns Count down to date nights, trips, anniversaries, and everything you're looking forward to — together. Home Screen Widgets See your partner's mood, drawings, and countdowns right on your home screen. A little reminder of love, all day long. WHY COUPLES LOVE MOCHI - Designed for two — everything is shared with your partner - Beautiful, minimal design that feels personal - Widgets that make your phone feel like home - No social feed, no distractions — just the two of you Whether you're next door or long distance, Mochi keeps you connected in ways that matter. Download Mochi and start your shared space today. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-35b3585e60ff80ffac5ec24d448cad6d Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plants Are Science

This app helps hydroponic growers meticulously track their Deep Water Culture (DWC) grows. It records reservoir data, environmental conditions, and observations, offering AI-powered analysis and actionable insights to optimize plant health and harvest results.

Highlights
  • DWC grow tracking
  • Reservoir measurements (pH, EC)
  • Environmental condition logging
  • Nutrient and adjustment recording
  • AI-powered grow analysis
  • Photo and harvest logging
  • Complete grow history
Features
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YOUR GROW HAS A MEMORY. NOW YOU DO TOO. Every plant has a story. Plants Are Science helps you capture it, understand it, and learn from it. Whether you're growing your first tomato plant or managing a detailed hydroponic setup, PAS brings your photos, measurements, observations, and grow history together in one place. WATCH YOUR GROW UNFOLD Build a photo journal of your plants from their earliest days through harvest. Capture changes, document milestones, and look back at how far your grow has come. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Keep your growing records organized without juggling notebooks or spreadsheets. • Record pH, EC, and reservoir measurements • Track nutrients, top-offs, and reservoir changes • Log temperature and humidity • Save observations and grow notes • Keep photos and measurements connected to your grow • Review your history whenever you need it TURN HISTORY INTO INSIGHT Plants Are Science goes beyond simply storing data. AI Analyze uses your recorded grow history and the context you provide to help you understand what's happening with your plants. Explore changes over time, identify patterns worth watching, and get practical observations informed by your growing records. The more you document, the more useful your history becomes. BUILT FOR CURIOUS GROWERS You don't need to be an expert to start keeping better records. PAS is designed for beginners who want to document their progress and experienced growers who enjoy understanding the details. Start with a photo. Add measurements as you learn. Build a growing record that's actually useful. START GROWING FREE Explore Plants Are Science with: • 30 days of free access • 10 AI Analyze reports included • No credit card required • No automatic subscription Want to keep using AI Analyze? Upgrade to PAS Pro for 60 reports per monthly subscription period. Your grow deserves more than scattered photos and forgotten measurements. Give it a memory. Plants Are Science. AI-generated observations are informational and are not a substitute for your own judgment and growing experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mochi4 screens
Plants Are Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plants Are Science at none against Mochi's shown. Mochi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Mochi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Plants Are Science sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mochi against 5.0 for Plants Are Science. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update weekly, Plants Are Science monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mochi versus Plants Are Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiPlants Are Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Software Company of Barcelona S.L.Get The Tote LLC

Customer experience

Mochi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plants Are Science

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mochi

Subscriptions2
  • Mochi Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Mochi Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Plants Are Science

Subscriptions1
  • Plants Are Science Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plants Are Science free?
Plants Are Science is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mochi or Plants Are Science?
Mochi and Plants Are Science are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mochi or Plants Are Science have ads?
Mochi shows ads; Plants Are Science does not.
Which is updated more often, Mochi or Plants Are Science?
Mochi ships an update weekly, and Plants Are Science monthly. Most recently, Mochi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Plants Are Science on October 31, 2026.

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