The Sunday app is for people who want to do their own lawn care with a plan based on their actual soil. The TruGreen app is for people who pay TruGreen to do the work and want to manage those visits from their phone. They serve different purposes, so choose the one that matches your needs.
Sunday app vs TruGreen app: feature by feature
Feature
Sunday app
TruGreen app
Soil testing
Free soil test kit ships in your first box; lab analyzes 15 soil metrics and results update your plan in 3-4 weeks
Not advertised
Nutrient planning
Custom plan built from satellite imagery, soil data, and local climate, following MLSN guidelines
View plan details and service timeline; regional turf tips
Pest diagnosis
Weed & Issue Photo ID: snap a photo, get an ID and a next step
Not advertised
Seasonal reminders
Application reminders timed to your lawn's needs and local weather
Seasonal reminders plus push alerts for service, billing, and weather
Professional service scheduling
Not offered (Sunday is DIY)
View, reschedule, or postpone visits; real-time technician arrival updates
Pricing model
Free app; Sunny is included free, no subscription required. Lawn plans start at $80/season
Free app; requires a TruGreen customer account; service pricing quoted per property
Who each app is for
Sunday: for homeowners who want to do it themselves, minus the guesswork
The Sunday app provides the tools to plan and carry out lawn care yourself. Answer a few questions about your address, yard size, grass type, and goals, and it builds a plan matched to your specific lawn.
The app tells you what to apply and when, sends reminders based on local weather, and includes Sunny, the in-app assistant, for questions about brown patches, mowing height, or watering. If you see an issue, photograph it to get a diagnosis. Applications take about 10–15 minutes per pouch with a hose.
If you want to understand your soil and do the work yourself, this app is aimed at that approach.
TruGreen: for homeowners who want a pro to handle it
The TruGreen app is an account management tool for TruGreen customers. You can pay bills, enroll in EasyPay or PrePay, view service history, reschedule visits, and track your technician's arrival in real time. The real-time notifications are useful if you need to bring in pet toys or unlock a gate before a visit.
The app does not teach lawn care or guide DIY work. TruGreen's model uses a technician every 4 to 6 weeks, and the app exists to manage that service.
What the Sunday app does differently
It starts with data about your actual yard
Sunday pulls satellite imagery of your lot, regional soil data, and local climate patterns to build your plan before your first box ships. Your free soil test then adjusts the plan, if necessary, using a database of nearly 300,000 residential soil tests for comparison. Plans for different grass types and regions reflect those differences.
It feeds your lawn only what it needs
Sunday follows MLSN, Minimal Levels of Sustainable Nutrition. Your soil test shows which nutrients are low, and the plan adds only those. Excess fertilizer can make a lawn dependent on frequent feeding. Applying nutrients to the minimum sustainable level aims to support a lawn that requires less ongoing input.
It recommends pesticide-free nutrients you can look up
Every recommendation in the app points to Sunday's pesticide-free fertilizers, which use ingredients like seaweed, molasses, iron, and soy protein. They are meant to build soil health and deeper roots rather than only producing a short-lived green-up. Sunday does not use glyphosate in any product. Because you apply the products, you know what goes on your lawn.
Sunny is free for everyone
As of the July 7 update, Sunny is free to use with no subscription. Download the app, ask about lawn issues, and get answers based on your grass type and region.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunday's app better than TruGreen's?
It depends on what you want. If you want soil-based guidance, photo diagnosis, and weather-timed reminders for DIY care, the Sunday app offers those features. If you are a TruGreen customer who needs to manage billing and technician visits, the TruGreen app provides that functionality. They address different needs.
Can I switch from TruGreen to Sunday's app?
Yes. Download the Sunday app, answer a few questions about your yard, and you will have a personalized plan within minutes. Your first box includes a free soil test kit, and once results return in 3–4 weeks, your plan becomes more precise. Check your TruGreen contract terms first, since some plans have annual commitments.
Is the Sunday app free?
Yes. The app is free to download, and Sunny is free with no subscription. Features like personalized application reminders come with a Sunday lawn plan, which starts at $80/season.
Ready to compare for yourself?
The fastest way to see the difference is to try it. Head to the Sunday app hub to download the app and meet Sunny.
If you are weighing the full services, not just the apps, the Sunday vs TruGreen comparison breaks down plans, ingredients, and pricing side by side.
