# Rhubarb: Garden AI SuperApp — user reviews > 59 indexed App Store user reviews of Rhubarb by Rhubarb Labs Inc., rated 4.00/5 from 37 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhubarb-garden-ai-superapp/id6474530874/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhubarb-garden-ai-superapp/id6474530874.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 27 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Rhubarb? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great for beginners - 💡 AI assistant (Ruby) helpful - 🤝 Strong community support - 🌍 Global and local connections - 🌱 Tailored advice for location - ✅ Simple and effective - 🚀 Streamlined gardening process - ✨ Rewarding and fun experience - 👍 Makes gardening manageable - 💯 Game-changer for new gardeners - 🌟 Wholesome and helpful alternative - 👍 Compelling platform - 🏆 Best app for new gardeners - 💡 AI works and knows garden/location - 🤝 Connect with local growers - 💡 AI component is fantastic - 💚 Saved my garden - 👍 Helped me be the gardener I wanted to be **Cons** - 🐛 Onboarding issues/freezing - 👎 Misleading free lifetime offer - 😠 Forced to share location - 😠 Intrusive design/notifications - 😠 Privacy concerns/data collection - ⏳ Long and demanding onboarding - 💸 Steep price - 🚫 Cannot create account with email - ⚠️ Requires photo upload for profile - 🚫 No privacy settings for profile - ❌ App doesn't load/progress - 😵 Overwhelming information for some - 😠 Requires sign-up - 📱 Not efficient for iPad Pro landscape - 🗣️ Forced community aspect - ❌ Clickbait subscription offer - 👎 Terrible user experience - 👎 Misrepresents data collection **Commonly reported bugs** - Account creation fails - Error message disappears too quickly - Onboarding freezes or spins endlessly - Offer expired due to onboarding glitch - Cannot get past interests selection screen - App crashes during onboarding - Lifetime subscription not honored - App doesn't load main page - Stuck after selecting interests/hashtags - Cannot log in after choosing topics - Endless loading graphic after choosing interests - App frozen at intro screen due to location settings **Most requested features** - Allow email sign-up - Option to input zip code instead of mandatory location sharing - More privacy settings - Improve iPad Pro landscape optimization - Allow skipping profile picture upload ## Newest reviews (14 of 59) ### 4/5 — Initial onboard issues but GREAT support! *2025-04-25* I saw this app come up on AppAdvice as a limited lifetime free option and I was extremely excited as I've wanted to grow my own backyard garden for sometme, but my last attempt yielded zero sprouts (quite dissaappointing indeed). Now I would have support advice to help manage my garden and help track my plot! I have grapes growing in my front yard, oranges and Meyer Lemons in the backyad; a banana plant on the side, and other grafted trees on my property which helps me feel connected to my land and the Earth in general. It has been very rewarding over the years and the lemons are sold locally and seem well-liked. Now I have the tools to take this to the next level and grow with the support that I didn't have before and couldn't do alone thanks to this app! I appreciate the resolution of some onboarding issues and it's moved me to write my second review ever on the Apple App Store. Very much appreciated guys! I'm off to launch my Good Pickens location with gusto! **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out so we were able to help, we wanted everyone to have the chance to access the promotion on Earth Day. We look forward to watching your Good Pickens grow and being a great tool to ensure your success! Cheers, Whitney ### 3/5 — Think there may be a problem *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Can’t get past the What are you interested in Page. Will give 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ & will review later if I can get past that page. Got it free from App Advice I hope if problem gets fixed. ### 1/5 — Slow loading after choosing 3 *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Can’t tell if it’s crashed but onboarding is slow ### 1/5 — Stuck *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* I get stuck during the onboarding phase. Screen “What are you interested in” - good luck waiting! Uninstalling. ### 1/5 — Veryyyy long onboarding *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* No free lifetime as advertised ### 3/5 — Sign-up required *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Three things prevent me from using this app: 1) Sign-up required; 2) not efficient for iPad Pro landscape use; 3) forced "community". You may appreciate it, not for me. ### 1/5 — Couldn’t use *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Typed in my details, allowed it to use my location and then picked the three things I’m interested in. Had tried picking more but it just stuck on a spinning wheel. Tried less than three and it insisted I pick at least three. Picked exactly three and got the spinning wheel again for over three minutes. This is on a 900 Mbps connection! ### 1/5 — Complete waste of time! *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Makes you go through all the on boarding, takes your data and email then just shows a spinning circle! Tried this ridiculous app on three different phones with friends, and it doesn’t work on any of them!! Don’t waste your time, these so called developers don’t seem to know what they’re doing. Deleted! 👎👎👎 ### 1/5 — Interests *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Not able to state interests. Does not load. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Does not load beyond interests screen. Pointless and certainly will not allow access to free lifetime option! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t progress beyond “What are you interested in?” *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* What a waste of time. The app will not load beyond the interests screen and despite repeated tries, the circling interstitial persists. A shame. I was hoping to give this app a try and even purchase a subscription that was on offer. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* It will not log me in after choosing the 3 mandatory topics. ### 1/5 — Needs work *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* Impossible to create an account with an email address. Google and Apple are the only two options. ### 1/5 — Worst app *2025-04-22, version 2.1.2* App only wants steal your personal data ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t let me create an account *2025-06-30, version 2.1.7* I just updated this app and opened it. I tried to create an account and it won’t let me. I get a large error message on top of screen that goes away before I can read or copy it. Please help me because I can’t even get in to go to the support page. ### 1/5 — Click bait subscription offer *2025-04-24, version 2.1.2* Onboarding process froze right at the start. Tried multiple times during the day. The day after, onboarding process worked fine, but the offer had expired. Also, the onboarding is very time consuming and demanding. You must add photos and fill in fields in the order prescribed or you get stuck. This is a good idea, but execution and marketing needs improvement. Everyone hates false promotions. Finally, the price is too steep. Uninstalling. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* It might be a good app, but it gets stuck when choosing my 3, it just spins forever ### 1/5 — Intrusive and poor design *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Not sure who designed this app, but they certainly did not have the user in mind. Harassing the user about notification settings every time I open the app and not allowing me to even look at my profile unless I upload a picture is just thoughtless design. Maybe someday this would be a worthy app but today I would recommend bypassing it. ### 1/5 — Couldn’t register yesterday for free lifetime membership *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Been trying all day yesterday to get the lifetime subscription and finally at 6pm BST I could continue to sign up then found out I can’t get the free lifetime subscription. I was so looking forward to using this app but now it’s a waste of time. If this changes then I will update my review, until then I’m not happy. ### 1/5 — Completely unsatisfied *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Claimed to provide free lifetime but after creating account, adding my location, and completing onboarding only see paid access. No thanks, not a fan of false flagging to boost user base. ### 1/5 — Won’t Work *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Got this app free but it won’t go past the ‘what are you interested in’. Just keeps spinning & never continues. Shame as it looked useful.. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t go past selection screen *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Tried 5 times. Wouldn’t go past selection screen. Keeps on loading ### 1/5 — Wanted to love *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* I downloaded this app for free as part of apps gone free. It was free for today. I followed the instructions which were to download, complete onboarding, go to settings and select subscriptions and select 0.00 lifetime for free. I selected 0.00 for lifetime and it still 21.99. It said 0.00 and still charged me. I would like a refund and want to continue using as I think it will really educate me on starting gardens. ### 1/5 — Cannot onboard *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* Three attempts with greater than 2min wait for the app to “think” about selected interests (obligatory select at least 3), and the spinning wheel prevents movement forward and backward. Force close resets the process and gets caught in the same step, even with reduced options selected. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Superior customer service and a great community! *2025-05-15, version 2.1.4* Onboarding from an offer went askew because of a glitch, but a polite request to the developer (to ask if the offer would go out again) resulted in them making it right from the get go. The community is wonderful, and the app is super-useful. I’m looking forward to exploring it more, but honestly, the best part is connecting with other gardening enthusiasts from all over the world, sharing knowledge! ### 5/5 — Initial onboard issues but GREAT support! *2025-04-29, version 2.1.2* I saw this app come up on AppAdvice as a limited lifetime free option and I was extremely excited as I've wanted to grow my own backyard garden for sometme, but my last attempt yielded zero sprouts (quite dissaappointing indeed). Now I would have support advice to help manage my garden and help track my plot! I have grapes growing in my front yard, oranges and Meyer Lemons in the backyad; a banana plant on the side, and other grafted trees on my property which helps me feel connected to my land and the Earth in general. It has been very rewarding over the years and the lemons are sold locally and seem well-liked. Now I have the tools to take this to the next level and grow with the support that I didn't have before and couldn't do alone thanks to this app! I appreciate the resolution of some onboarding issues and it's moved me to write my second review ever on the Apple App Store. Very much appreciated guys! I'm off to launch my Good Pickens location with gusto! *** 1/4/25: Revised back up to 5 stars from 4 as they really went out of their way to make this a great experience and supported it whole heartedly. ### 5/5 — Super helpful for beginners! *2025-04-27, version 2.1.2* Last year was my first year using the app and first year that I was successfully able to grow vegetables! The knowledge base is great and the input from experts and Ruby is so helpful! Excited to be using it again this growing season. ### 5/5 — Excellent app support *2025-04-27, version 2.1.2* I was having a problem with signing up for the lifetime version of this app and reached out to the developer for assistance. They were very supportive and quick to answer. Ultimately solving my issue with little effort from me. Great app!! ### 5/5 — Great Support Turned a Frustrating Start Around *2025-04-25, version 2.1.2* Signing up was initially frustrating—I couldn’t get past the interests selection screen. But I reached out to support and got a prompt, thoughtful response from Whitney, one of the founders. She kept me updated throughout, resolved the issue, and even ensured my Lifetime Subscription was honored. 🎉 Great customer service turned a rocky start into a positive experience. Looking forward to seeing how the app evolves! ### 5/5 — Perfect for new gardeners *2025-04-23, version 2.1.2* I’m completely new to food gardening. After spending hours trawling the internet for help, I just got lost. There’s so much information out there, but most of it didn’t apply to where I live or my (very limited) level of experience. Rhubarb cuts through all that noise. It takes the confusion and turns it into simple, tailored advice that actually makes sense for me. I’ve stopped googling everything—I just ask Rhubarb and get quick, trustworthy answers. The reminders help me stay on track and make sure I’m not over- or under-watering. What felt like a daunting task now feels totally manageable. This is exactly what tech should do—brilliant work, Rhubarb! ### 5/5 — Simple and Effective! *2025-04-21, version 2.1.2* I’m new to gardening. After a dozen hours of searching the web for info, felt absolutely stuck. There is so much info out there and most of it - has nothing to do with where or I live or my degree of knowledge (actually lack thereof). Rhubarb takes this chaotic, over whelming information and simplifies it to my works and my needs. No longer searching the web for help! It’s a question to Rhubarb and quick, reliable info is delivered back to me. The reminders keep me in track and prevent me from over watering or under watering. Rhubarb has made a daunting project so incredibly simple and that’s what technology is supposed to do! Bravo! ### 5/5 — I found my tribe! *2025-04-03, version 2.1.1* Finally found my people! Love this app, great resources for budding gardeners! ### 5/5 — The Strava for Gardening *2025-04-02, version 2.1.1* I have been looking for a platform (other than Reddit and Facebook) to share my gardening journey, and connect and collaborate with other gardeners form my community and around the world. Rhubarb is the place to grow, learn and connect! Plus the AI powered insights with Ruby have genuinely helped me improve my grow cycles ### 5/5 — Great for beginners *2025-04-01, version 2.1.1* As someone who wanted to get into gardening but doesn’t have a green thumb, Rhubarb has been a game-changer. This app brings the perfect blend of technology and nature to your fingertips, making it easy to manage and maintain a garden with ease. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*