Planta
Plant identifier with care reminders, a light meter and diagnosis
- #5 of 9 in best plant identification apps
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- iOS, iPadOSAndroid
Ranked 5 of 9 in best plant identification apps
Planta combines photo identification, care reminders, Dr. Planta diagnosis and a light meter, which goes further into care than iNaturalist. It is free to download with in-app purchases, and Premium is a subscription.
Best for Identification plus care reminders for houseplants
About Planta
Planta builds a care plan for each plant from its species and the conditions at home. Users take a photo to identify a plant, and the app then sets reminders for watering, fertilizing, misting, repotting and cleaning. According to the homepage, the watering reminders use local climate and weather data. A plant journal records care over time, and care schedules can be shared with friends and family.
Dr. Planta analyzes symptoms such as yellow leaves, brown spots, pests or slow growth, then gives step-by-step treatment recommendations. The built-in light meter helps users judge which rooms suit a plant. The app is free to download and uses in-app purchases, and the App Store lists a 12-month Premium Plant Care subscription. The homepage says the app is made in Sweden.
Key features
- Plant identification from a photo
- Care reminders for watering and fertilizing
- Dr. Planta diagnosis
- Built-in light meter
- Plant journal
- Care Share with family
Strengths
- Photo identification with a tailored care plan
- Dr. Planta diagnoses symptoms with treatment steps
- Built-in light meter for room conditions
Limits
- Premium features need an in-app subscription
Where Planta ranks
How Planta compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Species covered | Care advice | Disease diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#3 AI Planter* | 84.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | About 283 houseplants | Care plans and calculators | Leaf disease detection |
#4 Seek by iNaturalist | 87.0 | Free | iOSAndroid | Plants, animals and fungi | Not described | Not described |
| #5Planta | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroid | Any plant, identified from a photo | Care plan and watering and fertilizing reminders | Dr. Planta analyzes symptoms and gives treatment steps |
#6 PlantSnap | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroid | Not stated on its site | AI care assistant | Disease questions to the AI assistant |
#7 Blossom | 85.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroid | Plants, flowers, succulents and trees | Watering, light, temperature, soil and propagation info | Disease identification and AI botanist (Premium) |
The full comparison table for best plant identification apps has all 9 products.
Alternatives to Planta
All 8 alternatives
Pl@ntNetAlso runs on Web.
PictureThisAlso runs on Web.- AI Planter (made by the publisher of this site)Also runs on Web.
- Seek by iNaturalistFree nonprofit camera app that identifies plants, animals and fungi
- PlantSnapPlant identifier with an AI care assistant and community map
- BlossomPlant identifier with care information, reminders and disease ID
Questions about Planta
- Is Planta free?
- Planta can be used without paying: Free with in-app purchases; Premium plans are subscriptions. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Planta open source?
- No. Planta is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Planta support?
- Planta is available on: iOS, iPadOS, Android.
- What is Planta best for?
- Identification plus care reminders for houseplants. In our ranking of plant identification apps it is number 5 of 9 with a score of 86.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Planta?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Pl@ntNet, PictureThis, AI Planter*, Seek by iNaturalist.
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