# FailArmy vs YearTree

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YearTree at 100% against FailArmy's 54%. YearTree also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FailArmy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YearTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FailArmy asks for nothing beyond the download.

YearTree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FailArmy has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of FailArmy's written reviews are positive against 100% of YearTree's.

FailArmy ships an update every 3 months, YearTree every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FailArmy | YearTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/failarmy/id1015527860/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeartree/id6762160371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jukin Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001278056) | [Justin Neuman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859103444) |

## What reviewers say

### FailArmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/failarmy/id1015527860)

Discover and watch a vast collection of hilarious fail videos, pranks, and comedy clips. This app lets you celebrate life's absurd moments and laugh off any failure.

**Highlights:** Hilarious fail videos, Prank compilations, Comedy clips, Shareable content, Celebrate absurd moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Amazing content
- 💯 Best app for fails
- 🤗 Awesome entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🤔 Too many ads
- 🙄 Censored content
- 😒 Repetitive videos
- 🤯 Doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to load
- App crashes on volume change
- Categories and collections don't work
- Blank screens and loading issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Ability to rewind live videos
- More video categories
- Offline viewing option
- Improved search functionality


### YearTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeartree/id6762160371)

Cultivate a unique digital bonsai tree where each day represents a year of growth. Make mindful choices about pruning and light to shape its development. Experience contemplative play focused on patience and restraint, not competition.

**Highlights:** Daily year progression for tree growth, Interactive pruning and light adjustment, Unique tree development based on choices, Contemplative gameplay, no scores or timers, Collect and share finished bonsai trees, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YearTree Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FailArmy free?

FailArmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YearTree free?

YearTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FailArmy or YearTree?

YearTree is rated higher. FailArmy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while YearTree averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FailArmy or YearTree have ads?

FailArmy shows ads; YearTree does not.

### Which is updated more often, FailArmy or YearTree?

FailArmy ships an update every 3 months, and YearTree every 3 weeks. Most recently, FailArmy was updated on October 15, 2026 and YearTree on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*