Plant Identifier: LeafSnap
doubtful ratingThe app is genuinely handy and identifies plants fast, and it saved some people from pulling out a good plant by mistake. But the tech lets it down: sync does not carry over to a new phone, it drains the battery in the field, and it cannot be stopped. The subscription angers people most, the trial charges immediately and the store price does not match the in-app price.
43real score
4.5store star
4,502ratings
About the rating
Store 4.46 versus textAvg 2.96, and the five-stars are often short and generic (use it often, helps identify most plants). Authenticity comes from specific complaints about sync draining the battery in the field and data not migrating to a new phone.
Strengths
What users love
- Fast plant identification
- Detailed care information
- Simplicity
- Saves you from weeding out good plants
Weak spots
What users hate
- Data does not transfer to a new phone
- Sync drains battery and cannot be stopped
- Charges money instead of a trial
- Constant subscription nagging
Who it is for
Gardeners who want fast identification with care info and can tolerate pushy subscription prompts
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