Comparison

LawnGeek vs Grass Obsessed

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

Head to head
About

LawnGeek

Identify weeds and get treatment recommendations with AI. Log lawn care activities like mowing and spraying with detailed records. Receive smart reminders for tasks and track your property with weather integration.

Highlights
  • AI-powered weed and grass identification
  • Customized treatment recommendations
  • Detailed logging of mows and treatments
  • Smart reminders for lawn tasks
  • Yard mapping and square footage calculation
  • Local weather forecasts for lawn care
Features
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Every great lawn is built one decision at a time. LawnGeek is the pocket logbook for people who actually care what's in the bag, when they last sprayed, and which weeds keep coming back. Snap a photo of any weed, grass, or trouble spot and get an instant ID — plus a treatment recommendation tuned for lawns, not houseplants. Log every mow and treatment with the detail that matters: height of cut, product name, rate per thousand, spreader setting, notes, photos. Build a season-long record you can actually look back on. IDENTIFY ANYTHING IN YOUR YARD • AI-powered weed, grass, and plant identification from a single photo • Treatment guidance for weeds — herbicide options, timing, do/don't pull • Confidence scores so you know when to double-check LOG WHAT YOU DO, IN THE DETAIL THAT MATTERS • Mow entries with cut height, duration, notes, and photos • Treatment entries with multiple products per app, rate per 1K sq ft, spreader settings, dilution ratios • Granular vs. liquid, pre-emergent vs. post-emergent — all tracked • Annual mow and treatment counts so you can see your consistency at a glance NEVER MISS A WINDOW • Smart reminders for upcoming treatments, mows, and seasonal tasks • Push notifications the morning a reminder is due • Tie reminders to specific yards or your whole property MAP YOUR PROPERTY • Draw your yard boundaries once and get accurate square footage • Calculate product rates automatically based on real area • Multi-yard support for front, back, side strips, and beyond LOCAL WEATHER, BUILT FOR LAWN TIMING • Today's forecast and 7-day outlook tuned to lawn-care decisions • Hourly view for spray windows • Wind, rain, and soil-temp signals that actually move the needle WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're new to lawn care and want to learn what works, or you're three years deep into a Bermuda renovation with a soil test on the fridge — LawnGeek meets you where you are. The detail level is up to you. LAWNGEEK PRO Unlock unlimited yards, unlimited photo logs, and unlimited AI weed identifications with a Pro subscription. Try Pro free, cancel anytime. Built by lawn obsessives who got tired of guessing what they sprayed last March.

About

Grass Obsessed

Connect with fellow lawn enthusiasts to share progress, troubleshoot issues, and track your yard work. Log activities, view photo timelines, and receive personalized plans. Enjoy lawn-themed games and get AI-assisted advice.

Highlights
  • Community forum for lawn discussions
  • Log mowing, watering, and treatments
  • Photo log for lawn progress
  • Personalized lawn care plans
  • AI-assisted lawn advice
  • Daily lawn-themed games
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If you know the difference between a decent mow and a great one, you're in the right place. GrassObsessed is where lawn people share the wins, figure out the problem spots, and keep track of the work behind a better yard. TALK TURF Post lawn photos and updates to the Community. Ask questions, compare notes, and see what other owners are trying. You choose what to make public. PUT IN THE WORK Log mowing, watering, fertilizer, soil work, treatments, and observations. Add photos, connect work to your plan, and see it all in a timeline. SEE THE PAYOFF Keep a Photo Log and look back at how your lawn changes through the season. A personalized plan helps you decide what to do next based on your grass, location, and goals. PLAY THE OFF DAYS Take a lawn break with daily games and challenges, even when there's no mowing to do. GET AN ANSWER Browse practical guides or ask GrassGuru a question using your saved lawn context. GrassGuru is AI-assisted, explains uncertainty, and asks permission before its optional features. Your lawn record stays private unless you choose to share it. GrassObsessed is intended for ages 13 and older. Most features require an account and internet connection. Lawn guidance is informational; follow product labels and local advice.

Screenshots

LawnGeek4 screens
Grass Obsessed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grass Obsessed at 100% against LawnGeek's 40%. Grass Obsessed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LawnGeek's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. LawnGeek sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Grass Obsessed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grass Obsessed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LawnGeek has 76 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of LawnGeek's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grass Obsessed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LawnGeek ships an update every 3 weeks, Grass Obsessed every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LawnGeek versus Grass Obsessed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLawnGeekGrass Obsessed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (76 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPursuit Labs LLCGrassObsessed, LLC

Customer experience

LawnGeek

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Grass Obsessed

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LawnGeek

Subscriptions4
  • LawnGeek Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • LawnGeek Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • LawnGeek Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • LawnGeek Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Grass Obsessed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LawnGeek free?
LawnGeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grass Obsessed free?
Grass Obsessed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LawnGeek or Grass Obsessed?
Grass Obsessed is rated higher. LawnGeek averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Grass Obsessed averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do LawnGeek or Grass Obsessed have ads?
Neither LawnGeek nor Grass Obsessed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LawnGeek or Grass Obsessed?
LawnGeek ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grass Obsessed every 5 days. Most recently, LawnGeek was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grass Obsessed on October 31, 2026.

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