# Houseplants

> Directory houseplants

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.do\_apps.catalog\_58](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.do_apps.catalog_58)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.do_apps.catalog_58`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Svetlana Sidorova
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 124,691
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (500 ratings)
- **Version:** 82.3.08
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-29
- **First published:** 2015-09-19
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 8.88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-03-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.do_apps.catalog_58)
- **Website:** [http://path-knowledge.com/](http://path-knowledge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://path-knowledge.com/privacy\_policy/0058.html](http://path-knowledge.com/privacy_policy/0058.html)

## Description

Houseplants is a Chrome extension that offers a detailed directory of indoor plants. It provides users with descriptions and information about various indoor houseplants, helping enthusiasts and beginners alike to learn more about the types, care, and benefits of these plants. Whether you're looking to enhance your living space or seek guidance on indoor gardening, this extension serves as a handy reference tool.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.do_apps.catalog_58.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app is well referenced and generally nice to use with optional extra features. However, multiple reviews highlight significant drawbacks: key accessibility features like read-aloud are locked behind a paywall, much content is inaccessible without payment, some experience app crashes after purchase, and the user interface is not intuitive—with difficulties in searching and organizing plant lists.

### Pros

- The app is well referenced, providing useful plant-related information.
- Some users find the app nice and enjoyable to use.
- Additional features are available for purchase for enhanced experience.

### Cons

- The app disables the read-aloud accessibility feature behind a paywall, which is frustrating for visually-impaired users.
- Users report that much content is blocked unless additional payments are made, leading to dissatisfaction.
- Crashes occur after purchasing features, leading to feelings of being ripped off.
- The app is not user friendly, with issues such as inability to search common plant names and lack of alphabetical ordering in lists.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.do_apps.catalog_58)