# Gardyn

> The Gardyn App is the perfect companion who takes care of all your plants.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectiot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectiot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.projectiot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gardyn Inc.
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 42,795
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (1,912 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.25.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2020-02-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 117 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projectiot)
- **Website:** [http://mygardyn.com](http://mygardyn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mygardyn.com/policy/privacy](https://www.mygardyn.com/policy/privacy)

## Description

The Gardyn™ App is an innovative companion that helps you care for your plants effortlessly. Integrated with compatible Gardyn devices, it utilizes Kelby™, an AI-based private gardener, to monitor and optimize plant growth 24/7. The app provides detailed information on temperature, humidity, lighting, and watering schedules, ensuring your plants thrive.

Users can remotely view plants through the embedded vision system, receive personalized care tips, and even manage plants while away. The app also allows ordering yCubes™ seed pods directly, making it easy to replenish your garden. Perfect for busy individuals, the Gardyn App promotes healthier food options, saving time while enriching your lifestyle. Discover more at www.mygardyn.com and experience the future of smart gardening today.

## Rankings

- #319,745 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_*`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.projectiot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users generally love the Gardyn hardware for growing fresh indoor vegetables easily. However, the Android app receives widespread criticism for connectivity issues, buggy scheduling, poor interface design, and unreliable notifications—often requiring costly subscriptions for basic features. Many report lost or unhealthy plants due to app failures and frustrating user experiences with setup and ongoing use. While the device performs well physically, the app needs significant improvements to match the hardware quality.

### Pros

- Great product design and hardware; grows fresh, delicious veggies indoors regardless of weather.
- Easy setup and low maintenance beyond simple weekly tasks.
- Allows for indoor gardening with fresh produce year-round.
- Good features like automated watering and lighting (hardware side).
- Subscription service Kelby offers helpful reminders (though recent issues).

### Cons

- App frequently fails to connect to the Gardyn device, causing frustration and plant loss.
- App interface is glitchy, unintuitive, and difficult to navigate, especially for scheduling lights and watering.
- Time zone and scheduling features are buggy, causing incorrect light and watering times.
- App often freezes or shows continuous loading screens, requiring reinstallation or rebooting.
- Important notifications like water level alerts require a costly subscription and sometimes don't work at all.
- Live camera feature is unreliable or not truly live.
- The app loses features or provides inaccurate sensor readings after updates.
- Customer support and app troubleshooting are slow or ineffective.

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