Home / Hydration / Plant Nanny Review
Hydration · Updated 2026-04-05

Plant Nanny Review (2026)

Keep a virtual plant alive by drinking water — and yes, it works.

7.8 / 10
Visit website App Store Google Play
Portrait of Hana YamamotoWritten byHana YamamotoMindfulness & Behavior-Change Editor, MA, Clinical PsychologyPortrait of Dr. Maya OstrowskiReviewed byDr. Maya OstrowskiHead of Nutrition Research, PhD, Nutritional Sciences
Published
Updated
Peer-reviewed

Plant Nanny is a small, charming idea executed well: keep a virtual plant alive by hitting your hydration goal. The mechanic works.

See hydration rankings.

What are the pros and cons of Plant Nanny?

What we love

  • Genuine motivation hook
  • Cross-platform

What we don't

  • Gamification not for everyone
  • Free tier has ads

How much does Plant Nanny cost and what is included?

Free
$0
Basic tracking with ads
Premium
$19.99/year
More plants, no ads, custom themes

Should you use Plant Nanny? Our recommendation

Use Plant Nanny if you…

  • Like games and external motivation

Skip Plant Nanny if you…

  • Want a minimal tracker

What are the best alternatives to Plant Nanny?

Waterllama

Cuter, iOS only.

Read the Waterllama review →
WaterMinder

Plain and effective.

Read the WaterMinder review →

Frequently asked questions

Does the plant really die if you don't drink?
Yes — and it's surprisingly effective motivation for some users.