GreenlyPlanta vs PictureThis
Planta is built around a care routine for houseplants; PictureThis around identifying almost any plant. Greenly is the third way: growing food and flowers by your own climate.
Side by side
| Feature | Planta | PictureThis | Greenly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best at | houseplant care routine | identifying almost any plant | a growing plan by your frost dates |
| Care reminders | yes | not shown | yes, free forever |
| Diagnosis | Dr Planta | causes and treatment suggestions | 2–3 likely causes, organic and chemical |
| Pet toxicity | not shown | yes | not yet |
| Planting calendar | not shown | not shown | yes |
| Ukrainian | not shown | no | yes |
| Price | $3.99/month billed $47.99 a year | free trial; price not shown | free plan; Premium in Google Play |
Facts about other apps are from their official pages, seen on 2026-09-30. «Not shown» means their official site does not mention it, not that it is missing.
Pick Planta if…
…you keep houseplants and want a steady care routine shared with your family.
Pick PictureThis if…
…you mostly want to know what a plant is, whether it is toxic, and read about it.
Pick Greenly if…
…you grow vegetables, berries or fruit — or flowers outside — and want to know when to sow, plant out, feed and harvest where you live.