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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HYDROPONIC GROW TRACKING, MADE SIMPLE. Keep multiple hydroponic grows organized in one place. Track nutrients, pH, EC, reservoir changes, and plant photos. Use AI analysis to better understand your plants, spot potential problems, and make more informed growing decisions. Plants Are Science (PAS) combines a detailed grow journal with AI analysis, helping you learn from your growing history instead of relying on memory or scattered notes. TRACK YOUR GROW Everything you need to document your plants from setup through harvest. • Record pH, EC, and reservoir measurements • Log nutrients, reservoir top-offs, and water changes • Track temperature and humidity • Add grow notes and observations • Take photos to document plant development • Review your complete grow history anytime GET AI-POWERED GROW ANALYSIS Not sure what your plants are telling you? AI Analyze reviews your plant photos alongside your recorded measurements, observations, and growing history to provide useful insights. • Identify potential plant health concerns • Understand changes in your grow conditions • Spot patterns and trends over time • Get practical suggestions based on your grow data • Compare current conditions with previous records The more you track, the more context PAS can use to help you understand your grow. SEE YOUR PROGRESS FROM START TO HARVEST Follow your plants throughout their growing cycle with an organized photo and measurement history. See how your plants respond to nutrient changes, reservoir maintenance, and environmental conditions. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or reviewing a successful harvest, your growing history is always there. BUILT FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED GROWERS Just getting started with hydroponics? PAS makes it easy to build good recordkeeping habits. Already managing a detailed setup? Keep your measurements, reservoir activity, photos, and observations together without relying on spreadsheets or handwritten logs. Start simple and add detail as you grow. START FREE — NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED Try Plants Are Science with: • 30 days of free access • 10 AI Analyze reports included • No credit card required • No automatic subscription Upgrade to PAS Pro whenever you're ready for more AI analysis, with 60 reports per monthly subscription period. Your grow records and history remain available even after your free evaluation ends. GROW SMARTER WITH PLANTS ARE SCIENCE. Track your plants. Understand your grow. Learn from every harvest. 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. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update weekly, Plants Are Science every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mochi versus Plants Are Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiPlants Are Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
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 ratings2 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 2 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 every 10 days. Most recently, Mochi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Plants Are Science on November 10, 2026.

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