# Specialty Produce — Every Fruit Has A Story

> Comprehensive guide to fruits and vegetables with articles, recipes, and seasonal information. (iPhone/iPad app by Specialty Produce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialty-produce/id398083565 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Specialty Produce](https://appshunter.io/developer/371010443)
- Category: Food & Drink, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 967 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 263 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Dutch, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hindi, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Mexican Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2010-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialty-produce/id398083565/reviews.md

## What is Specialty Produce?

Discover the story of fruits and vegetables through over 4,000 carefully researched articles exploring the history, taste, appearance, and cultural significance of produce found at markets worldwide.

The Specialty Produce App features:
- Content – Thousands of articles and recipes for fresh fruits and vegetables conveniently in your hands. Articles are researched and updated frequently by our international team.
Share Market® - The Share Market® promotes fresh fruits and vegetables that are currently in season. Share your inventory or your sources with anyone and everyone, anywhere, anytime.
- Learn More – The Specialty Produce App, with over 4,000 articles, doubles as a table of contents for our app subscribers researching fruit and vegetables on the internet. After discovering an interesting article, tapping "learn more" will conveniently take you to targeted online search results. 

- A paid subscription is required to access The Specialty Produce App's content and features. Subscriptions are charged on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the option chosen when the account is set up. 
- Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. 

- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling your subscription will prevent auto-renewal at the end of the pre-paid subscription period. 
- For Specialty Produce's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, see http://app.specialtyproduce.com/privacypolicy.php 
and http://app.specialtyproduce.com/termsofuse_ios.htm

## Key features

- Thousands of researched articles on produce
- Recipes for fruits and vegetables
- Seasonal produce discovery
- Online search integration
- Share Market® for inventory and sources

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Content and Features | $24.99 | per year |
| Professional Content and Features | $2.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #134 in Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## What do users think of Specialty Produce?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🍎 Comprehensive produce database
- 🍴 Useful recipes and cooking tips
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying unfamiliar produce
- 🏪 Locates nearby produce sources

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription-only access to full features
- 🚫 Limited free version
- 🐌 Slow performance and crashes
- 🗺️ Lacking customization options for location

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent app functionality after updates
- Broken links and missing information
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline access to produce information
- Integration with grocery delivery services
- Ability to save personal produce preferences

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialty-produce/id398083565/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No longer a free tier

*2025-04-08*

I recall using this app in the past, but when I went to check it out again, it now requires a subscription. I’m deleting the app since I don’t use it often enough to make a subscription worthwhile.

### 1/5 — Better Info on Internet

*2024-03-01, version 7.6.5*

Better free and inclusive information including where to order in a general internet search including one of the new AI applications like Copilot.

### 3/5 — Unsure of the point

*2023-10-12*

Talking about both free version and subscription of the app (not the website).  This app seems to be, mainly, an encyclopedia for edible fruits/vegetables/roots/fungi (ie, Wikipedia, but with far less detailed information and not open to user contributions).  In the app there is also a locator of sorts, but you can’t really customize where you want to search or how the information is sorted.  For example, there is an option to let the app use your phone’s location, but there’s no way to know where it thinks you are or manually fine tune, and the list of produce it shows isn’t necessarily relevant anymore-it’s October as I type, all results, which were arbitrarily listed (not showing by closest to my location) were from July, and I can’t really get much detail beyond that in the app.  I could go on, but suffice to say, even though I recognize that people don’t work for free, hence the subscription Specialty Produce wants users to pay, the annual subscription isn’t getting most (maybe Californians who have year round growing and farmer markets) anyone a useful service.  Instead of this app, just go to their website if you find their efforts useful; there’s far more there and it’s for free.

### 5/5 — Amazing resource for fruits and vegetables

*2023-02-09, version 4.6.2*

This is a great app for anyone in the food business !

### 5/5 — Amazing resource for fruits and vegetables

*2020-12-15, version 4.4*

This app is an extremely comprehensive database about fruits and vegetables. Take the time to explore and you’ll see!

### 1/5 — Unhappy early supporter who has since deleted

*2020-09-06, version 4.3.3*

I was an early supporter of this app & loved using it when it was free. 
When it became subscription only, I expected that I would be ‘grandfather’ed in. But the app became useless to me and I’ve since deleted it.

### 5/5 — Produce Love

*2019-11-23*

I find this app extremely useful and interesting. It really is like an Encyclopedia for produce. My favorite feature is finding recipes linked to each produce item. You can even save recipes in your own digital cookbook! :)  if you are a produce lover or foodie, this app is worth every penny.

### 1/5 — Now just a useless waste of space

*2019-11-07*

The app has now become subscription and is now useless... one of those update bait and switch moves. I grow exotic/tropical fruits and I’ve had the app for years and I used to check it out every once and awhile, and liked it well enough I guess... there isn’t any information on it that is not available elsewhere on the internet.
So now it is just a brick taking up valuable space... DELETING IT!

### 3/5 — Specialty Produce

*2019-10-06*

This is a review of the free limited version. I find it to be useful as a database of produce but extremely limited as a resource to the benefits of these fruits and vegetables. This version has most of the content locked. While it is understandable I feel the app could at least provide each produce listing with the essential heath ingredients it contains. That would make it more useful to the free crowd with information still available to the premium crowd.

**Developer response:** Hi D. Hill, Thank you for your feedback. We're always working to improve our App; all comments are much appreciated. We understand the value of the information you are requesting and though at this time it isn't available on the App, we encourage you to check out our website where the desired information can be found.

### 1/5 — One star for free, buy my subscription for more stars

*2019-09-04*

Used to be great, now requires a subscription (even though last I checked there is still free info on the website). 

I would have absolutely paid a one time fee for the app but a recurring subscription is a complete non-starter.

**Developer response:** The same great content is still there. To sustain the research, quality writing, photography, and technology, we have decided to ask for $2.00/mo. We know some will not use the App enough to warrant subscription ownership, so we make our content available on the mobile web for free.

## Frequently asked questions about Specialty Produce

### What does the Specialty Produce app do?

The Specialty Produce app provides access to over 4,000 researched articles detailing the history, taste, appearance, and cultural significance of fruits and vegetables from markets worldwide. It also includes recipes and information on seasonal produce.

### How do I access the content and features?

A paid subscription is required to access all of the app's content and features. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your device's Account Settings. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling will prevent auto-renewal at the end of the prepaid period.

### What are the use cases for this app?

This app is useful for home cooks looking for new recipes, food enthusiasts interested in the origins of produce, shoppers wanting to know what's in season, and anyone curious about the vast world of fruits and vegetables.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The description does not specify device compatibility. However, it mentions terms of use for iOS, suggesting it is available on Apple devices. Users should check their respective app store for specific compatibility information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.4.3 — 2026-07-30

• Article Summary — read or listen to produce stories on any device
• Keep listening in the background while you browse
• More summary languages: Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese
• Search produce in your language
• New language: Dutch
• Faster InSeasonNow!™ feed
• My Shares — clearer spot details and smoother refresh
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.4.2 — 2026-07-16

- Article Summary; read and listen on any device for supported locales
- Background audio; keep summaries playing while you browse
- Faster InSeasonNow!™;
- My Shares; more reliable spot details and smoother refresh
- New summary languages; Spanish, Japanese, Chinese
- Age verification for community sharing where required
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.4.1 — 2026-06-19

This version improves error handling when the user adds information to My Shares that is not what we expect it to be.

### 8.4.0 — 2026-06-16

· My Shares: New tab for your posts, view counts, edits, and swipe-to-remove
· Top Produce: See what’s trending worldwide in the last 7 days
· Easier Spot sharing
· 日本語 · 简体中文 · 繁體中文 — Japanese and Chinese now supported
· Updated & New Articles moved to Produce → Highlights
· Refreshed layout and seasonal reminders for In Season Now
· Stability and performance improvements

### 8.3.9 — 2026-05-10

Fix an issue that can occur when open links.

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