# GrowSmart vs Root & Row

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrowSmart at every 4 days against Root & Row's every 2 months. GrowSmart also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrowSmart sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Root & Row sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrowSmart ships an update every 4 days, Root & Row every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrowSmart | Root & Row |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growsmart-garden-planner/id6763134736/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amanda Holt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895177676) | [ZHICONG FU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779059995) |

## What reviewers say

### GrowSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growsmart-garden-planner/id6763134736)

This app helps you plan and manage your garden from seed to harvest. It provides personalized planting schedules, to-do lists, and crop rotation memory. Features include raised bed layout, companion planting advice, and AI assistance for gardening questions.

**Highlights:** Personalized planting schedules, Raised bed layout tool, Crop rotation memory, Companion planting matrix, Weekly garden to-do list, AI garden assistant (Pro + Sage)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sage Add-On (Monthly) | $2.00 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro + Sage (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Sage Add-On (Yearly) | $15.00 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $29.00 | per year |
| Pro + Sage (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |


### Root & Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-and-row/id6779059992)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root & Row Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Root & Row Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrowSmart free?

GrowSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Root & Row free?

Root & Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GrowSmart or Root & Row have ads?

Neither GrowSmart nor Root & Row shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GrowSmart or Root & Row?

GrowSmart ships an update every 4 days, and Root & Row every 2 months. Most recently, GrowSmart was updated on November 5, 2026 and Root & Row on November 5, 2026.

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