Comparison
Floralens
Plantum
Floralens vs Plantum
Plant identifier (formerly NatureID)
Overview
Floralens
Floralens is a privacy-first plant identification and care app made in France. It identifies 400,000+ species from a single photo, helps diagnose plant health issues with Dr. Flora, and provides personalized care schedules. You can start without creating an account; offline use focuses on queued scans and previously saved plant and garden information.
Plantum
Plantum (formerly NatureID) by AIBY Inc. is a plant identifier with disease diagnosis, care reminders, a light meter, water calculator, weather tracking, and vacation mode.
Features
| Features | Floralens | Plantum |
|---|---|---|
| Plant identification | ||
| Disease diagnosis | ||
| Care reminders | ||
| Garden management | ||
| Offline access | ||
| Growth tracking | ||
| Pet toxicity alerts | ||
| No account required | ||
| Privacy-first |
Pricing
Floralens
Made in France
Plantum
Made in Cyprus (AIBY Inc.)
Floralens is our product. We strive for accuracy and fairness — all competitor data is sourced from public information and verified as of the date shown. Pricing may vary by region. · App Store: Aug 6, 2026
Plantum
What the research shows
A concise read of store listings, Reddit discussions, editorial reviews, and accuracy studies for this app.
Reviewed: 2026-05-27
App Store / Google Play
- App Store positions Plantum around plant ID, diagnosis, care reminders, light/water tools, and AIBY's subscription ecosystem.
Reddit and user feedback
- Direct Reddit volume is thinner than for PictureThis, Planta, and PlantNet; broader houseplant threads still complain about paywalls across this category.
Web articles and studies
- Best compared as AIBY's broader consumer ID/care app, with Plant Guru as a newer sibling focused on care utilities.
Caveats
- Pricing and rebrand history (NatureID to Plantum) make it important to keep source links visible and avoid overstating accuracy.
Our verdict
Floralens vs Plantum
Plantum covers identification and care, but its pricing surface is harder to compare and its French localization has been criticized in public reviews. Floralens is simpler on free use, language coverage, and offline fallback for queued scans.
Floralens — Strengths
- 66-symptom diagnostic engine (Dr. Flora)
- Offline queue for scans plus access to saved plant and garden info
- No mandatory account, no cookies, no data selling
- 39 languages — more than most competitors
- 4.8/5 App Store France rating at the last public store check
Plantum — Weaknesses
- Free version is very limited
- Pricing varies a lot across weekly, annual, and lifetime offers
- French App Store reviews repeatedly mention incomplete French localization
- Only 9 languages supported
No sign-up required · 4 free IDs
Sources
Ratings, pricing, feature claims, and privacy notes are cross-checked against public store listings, official pages, editorial sources, and community feedback where available.
Floralens
FAQ
Is Floralens better than Plantum?
It depends on your priorities. Floralens is the better fit if you want 39 languages, queued offline scans, and a privacy-first experience with no mandatory account. Plantum remains a strong option for users who prefer its public mix of identification and care tools, but Floralens is lighter on sign-up and data collection.
Is Floralens free?
Floralens offers 4 free plant identifications with no account required. The Pro plan costs $34.99/year with a 7-day free trial, and includes unlimited identifications, disease diagnosis, smart reminders, and access to saved plant information.
How much does Plantum cost?
Plantum's public pricing can vary by store, region, and offer. Current public listings show: 1 free ID, then paywall. Paid plans: $39.99. Other public offers include $7.99. Floralens costs $34.99/year (7-day free trial) with 4 free IDs and no sign-up required.
Does Floralens work offline?
Partially. If you take a new plant photo offline, Floralens keeps it queued so it can be analyzed when the connection returns. Saved plant and garden information can remain available offline, but full identification and information that has not been loaded yet require internet. Plantum does not always advertise this offline fallback publicly.
Which app is more private — Floralens or Plantum?
Floralens requires no account, uses no non-essential cookies, and never sells your data. App Store labels include purchases, identifiers, usage data, diagnostics, and user content linked to identity.
Can Floralens diagnose plant diseases?
Yes. Floralens includes Dr. Flora, a 66-symptom diagnostic engine that analyzes photos to identify diseases, nutrient deficiencies, pest damage, and environmental stress. It provides treatment plans with priority levels.
Last updated: as of October 2026
