# Specialty Produce — user reviews > 71 indexed App Store user reviews of Specialty Produce by Specialty Produce, rated 4.70/5 from 969 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialty-produce/id398083565/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specialty-produce/id398083565.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 819 · 4★ 88 · 3★ 21 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 35 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (10 of 71) ### 4/5 — Good with a few bugs *2026-08-19* The search engine could be improved. For example, searching “corn” lends way too many unrelated results like mushrooms and flowers. It makes exploring all the varieties of a produce more tedious and it feels like an easy fix. ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 2/5 — New update 👎🏼 *2019-05-23* The previous version I had allowed me to look up produce, get info, access a few recipes...all free. New update requires *membership* to access recipes/info. Miss the older version. Better UI also. Deleted. **Developer response:** Our free version offers: over 15,000 recipes that you can organize into a personal cookbook as well as our Share Market that gives you an up to the minute in season list of fresh produce and hard to find fruits & vegetables. We also offer more than 2,700 articles on the mobile web. Thank you for your valuable feedback ### 1/5 — PAY!?!? *2019-04-02, version 4.0* I have had this app for several years. Now all of a sudden I have to pay to get all the information that I used to get for free. Not cool!!!! ### 1/5 — New version doesn’t work *2019-03-29* 2 days ago the app updated and now I can’t access any of the info. I can search for and navigate to pages for various items but none of the information appears. Really a drag as this has always been my go-to app. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your feedback. We offer a 30-day free trial, that will allow you to gain access to product information. After the 30-day free trial is over, you can purchase a subscription or visit our mobile website where all the information will remain free. ### 1/5 — Greedy *2019-03-28, version 4.0* I work in the produce department for a local grocery store and this app was always my go-to for whenever I wanted to learn about any particular produce item. I updated the app without really glancing or giving it a second thought. I open the app and to my dismay...I now have to pay a stupid subscription in order to view anything. It’s just..I don’t know? I’m very disappointed in whoever made that decision and with anybody else affiliated with this app. F**ck you guys. ### 5/5 — Extremely useful app *2019-01-01* Opened in the produce section it gives all the information you need to select an unfamiliar fruit or vegetable. Ripeness, uses, seasonality, even recipes. The pictures are helpful, the country of origin and history are added interest. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2018-11-05, version 3.40.2* I downloaded it just for the fruit n veggie information I saw on the first 2 screen shots, but I have not seen those details. When I open the app it shows a blank page where all the categories should be. It’s worthless! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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! ### 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. ### 1/5 — Nothing free to use *2019-07-06, version 4.1.2* I did not want to provide any cc info. I just wanted to use the app. Utterly useless. ### 1/5 — Lame update *2019-05-27, version 4.1.2* Used it for years and now you have to sign up and pay ??!? What the hell Not cool DELETE ### 1/5 — It used to be a great app *2019-04-05, version 4.0* I paid for this app on both ios and Android. When it worked it was great, but in the last year it crashed so often that I stopped using it. Then an update is released and I think great they have fixed the problem and. I can start using it again, but what I find is that that the crash bug was probably intentional. Now when I attempted to use it I find that they want $25 a year. No thanks and good by. ### 1/5 — Dumping the app. *2019-04-05, version 4.0* App is awesome, but not with the cost. Many people that use this app are retail produce clerks that don't have extra money for apps. Many of my employees have found this app an invaluable tool, but many can't afford another app that costs money to use. ### 1/5 — Why Doesn't My Review Show *2019-04-04, version 4.0* This app not working as it did in the past. Since last update app is not allowing me to click on to description, etc....... also no PLU codes. Cannot click on anything as of 4/1/19! ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2019-04-04, version 4.0* Used to be a great app with helpful info and facts. Now it cost $25.00 a year to use ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 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. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2019-07-10, version 4.1.2* Lovin’ the app! I work as a broker and this is extremely helpful. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2019-06-28, version 4.1.2* I used this almost daily. Some many great recipes. I love I can build my own cookbook. Great job guys. ### 5/5 — Sold! *2019-06-21* I’ve had the app for 4 years now and was shocked when the new version called for a subscription. My 30-day trial just ended and I must admit I love the app more than before. Easy to use, can swipe within produce pages :) and it's cool to see produce in markets near me and far with the share market features. From one veggie enthusiast to another, get the app! ### 5/5 — Great app - worth it! *2019-04-21, version 4.0* So I’ve been in the produce retail/wholesale industry for 30+ years and have had this app for many many years, first discovering it through the web long time ago, and to this day I think the work that is put in to attaining the proper information to keep us all informed for ourselves and our customers is quite amazing. Did I question the newly added yearly charge of 24.99? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes, because I know through all these years that there’s really nothing comparable in one sitting like this app and it’s Produce encyclopedia. I know some will turn away because of the cost but in the end I get it and it’s way worth the small investment to have endless Produce knowledge in the palm of my hand. ### 5/5 — Beautiful update! *2019-04-11* I use this app all the time. Love the new version!! Very happy that I can swipe through the product pages now. The share market is pretty cool. Now I can know where to get all the cool produce around me! Yay ### 5/5 — Yasssss *2019-02-23, version 3.40.2* I love everything about this! ### 5/5 — Finding *2019-02-17* I was a Dietitian and thought I knew fruits and vegetables but finding new ones each time I use the site. Love it! --- *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 2026-09-07.*