Best gardening apps for Android
Gardening apps identify plants and weeds from a photo, remind you when to water or fertilize, and guide pruning, soil and pest care.
16 apps ranked · How we rank
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Number 1: PictureThis - Plant Identifier
Glority Global Group Ltd.
4.5 out of 5 (802.7K) 50M+ installs
A free, ad-free plant identifier with care tools that suits gardeners and houseplant owners, though the accuracy claims come from the developer.
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Number 2: Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide
Glority Global Group Ltd.
4.5 out of 5 (114.9K) 10M+ installs
A free, ad-free houseplant companion that handles reminders, identification and diagnosis in one place, best for collections that have outgrown memory.
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A free, ad-free plant identifier with care guidance attached, best for houseplant owners and beginner gardeners who want names and practical next steps.
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A free, photo-first plant identifier with care tools attached, best for curious gardeners rather than serious botanists.
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A free, ad-supported plant care app that pairs photo identification with watering reminders and diagnosis, best for people who want both in one place.
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A free, photo-first plant identifier with care advice and a personal collection, best for gardeners and curious walkers who want names and context.
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A well-rounded plant care app for growers whose collection has outgrown memory, with reminders, identification and shared schedules in one place.
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A free, ad-supported plant identifier that pairs photo recognition with care guides, disease diagnosis and watering reminders, best for plant owners and beginners.
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A free, ad-supported plant companion that identifies what you own and keeps its care on schedule.
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A well-rounded free garden planner that suits home growers, with Premium for unlimited tracking and photo-based help.
More of the best gardening apps
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11
Yard Mastery: Lawn Care App
Yard Mastery, Inc.
4.5
100K+
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12
GrowIt: Vegetable Garden Care
Glority Global Group Ltd.
4.3
500K+
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13
Plant App - Identifier & Care
HUONG DAO
3.9
1M+
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14
Indoor Plant Guide Pocket Ed.
M.Stevens
4.6
10K+
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15
iScape: Landscape Design App
iScape Holdings Inc.
2.8
500K+
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16
FFL Plants & Pollinators
UF/IFAS IT
4.3
10K+
About gardening apps
They suit beginners who want clear instructions and experienced gardeners who want a quick reference in place of scattered notes, whether the plot is vegetables, flowers or a lawn. Some focus on identification, some on scheduling and others on diagnosing problems. Results depend on how well an app accounts for your location and climate, how detailed its plant database is and whether it works without a signal out in the yard. A simple reminder app is easy to pick up but limited, while a full guide offers more depth and takes time to learn.
What to look for
- Check how the app handles plant identification, because accuracy matters if you rely on it to tell a weed from a seedling or to diagnose a problem.
- Look at the care schedule features, since a calendar that adjusts to your local weather and frost dates is more helpful than a fixed reminder.
- See whether the plant database covers the kinds of plants you grow, as a guide for vegetables may not help with ornamentals or lawn care.
- Consider whether the app works offline, because you may need advice while you are in the garden without a reliable signal.
- Find out how the app is paid for, since some charge a subscription for full access while others show ads or sell seeds and supplies.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.