Comparison

Node. vs Green Collection | Plants care

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

Head to head
About

Node.

Features
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Node. is an observation archive app for preserving plant growth through photos. Save observation photos, care logs, and notes on your device, then revisit each plant’s changes through timelines and comparison views. Node. supports fixed-point shooting with a previous-photo overlay, photo comparison, timelapse generation, Quick Log, custom care buttons, and local watering reminders. With the Plus Pack, you can use tags, search, iCloud Backup, and plant transfer export. Plant data can be exported as a .nodeplant file and passed to another device running Node. via AirDrop or the share sheet. A Local First plant record app you can start using without creating an account. Down to the memories you grew.

About

Green Collection | Plants care

Easily track your plant care with automated reminders for watering, fertilizing, and repotting. Identify new plants with AI and build a digital collection of your greenery. Share your plant journey with friends and revisit cherished memories.

Highlights
  • AI plant identification
  • Customizable care reminders
  • Digital plant collection
  • Growth photo timeline
  • Home screen widget
  • Social sharing tools
Features
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Green Collection β€” a little more joy in your everyday plant care. Snap a photo, and your plant is cut out and added to your very own collection. It drifts down onto the screen and bounces into place with the others. Register each plant one by one, and get reminders for watering, repotting, and fertilizing. 8 characters, each with their own specialty, gently check in on you along the way. KEY FEATURES β€’ A profile for every plant (name, welcome date, photo) β€’ A library of over 1,000 species, browsable by category, with care tips and placement advice right at hand β€’ Reminders for watering, repotting, and fertilizing β€” plus a calendar where you can add your own manual plant events β€’ A home screen widget that shows watering status at a glance, with one-tap logging right from the widget β€’ AI-powered species identification and care guidance β€’ A monthly look-back at the plants you've welcomed β€’ A growth photo timeline for every plant β€’ Create share images and videos for social media (Feed and Stories, both supported) β€’ Add friends in a tap with a QR code β€” peek at their collection, or send them a misting β€’ A gentle "Memory Album" to keep the plants you've said goodbye to β€’ Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or LINE * Some features are available only with the paid Pro plan. Pro lets you register unlimited plants, adjusts watering intervals to the season, and adds weather-aware timing for outdoor plants. You can also try Pro features during the free trial period. --- Terms of Service: https://media.tokyoplants.com/legal/my-plants-collection/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://media.tokyoplants.com/legal/my-plants-collection/privacy/en

Screenshots

Node.4 screens
Green Collection | Plants care4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Green Collection | Plants care at every 2 days against Node.'s weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Node. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Green Collection | Plants care sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node. ships an update weekly, Green Collection | Plants care every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Node. versus Green Collection | Plants care: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNode.Green Collection | Plants care
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshiki IsawaMasashi Matsubuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Node.

One-time1
  • Plus Pack$9.99
2 purchases

Green Collection | Plants care

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly Plan)$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly Plan)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Node. free?
Node. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Green Collection | Plants care free?
Green Collection | Plants care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Node. or Green Collection | Plants care have ads?
Neither Node. nor Green Collection | Plants care shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Node. or Green Collection | Plants care?
Node. ships an update weekly, and Green Collection | Plants care every 2 days. Most recently, Node. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Green Collection | Plants care on October 14, 2026.

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