Basic features now locked behind a forced monthly subscription.
I’m beyond frustrated with Gardyn right now. After being forced to update the app, I discovered they’ve locked basic features behind a $29/month subscription — features that used to be free. Simple reminders like “top off the water” and “refresh the tank” are now paywalled. These are fundamental maintenance alerts for equipment we already purchased. They should not require a subscription. I previously had the paid subscription, and it provided no meaningful value. The information was minimal and not actionable. There was nothing about it that justified $29 per month. Now it feels like they’re deliberately removing core functionality just to push people into paying. This isn’t adding value — it’s stripping value away from customers who already invested in the system. If you’re considering Gardyn, understand that basic functionality may no longer be included unless you’re willing to pay a recurring monthly fee. That changes the true cost of ownership significantly. Very disappointing move.