# Leafa vs Squiggle Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Squiggle Studio at 5.0 against Leafa's 3.3. Squiggle Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Leafa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squiggle Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Leafa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squiggle Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Leafa ships an update every 5 weeks, Squiggle Studio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leafa | Squiggle Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafa-ai-plant-identifier/id6770811434/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-studio/id6804071931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tran Kim Kien](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772953613) | [Nidhi Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804071933) |

## What reviewers say

### Leafa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafa-ai-plant-identifier/id6770811434)

Instantly identify plants, flowers, and trees with a photo. Get detailed care guides, disease diagnosis, and personalized reminders to keep your plants thriving. Perfect for both new plant parents and experienced gardeners.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification via photo, Plant disease diagnosis and treatment, Comprehensive plant care guides, Personalized care reminders, Extensive plant library, Daily gardening tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squiggle Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-studio/id6804071931)

This app transforms spoken ideas into printable coloring pages for children. Users can then color, draw on, and save their creations. It prioritizes privacy with no accounts, ads, or tracking.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated drawing generation, Extensive coloring tools, Freehand drawing capabilities, Undo/redo functionality, Save and print options, Gallery of pre-made images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squiggle Studio Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leafa free?

Leafa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squiggle Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leafa or Squiggle Studio?

Squiggle Studio is rated higher. Leafa averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Squiggle Studio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Leafa or Squiggle Studio have ads?

Leafa shows ads; Squiggle Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leafa or Squiggle Studio?

Leafa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squiggle Studio every 4 days. Most recently, Leafa was updated on October 31, 2026 and Squiggle Studio on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*