Comparison

Riverford vs Ration App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Riverford

Easily order seasonal organic produce and manage your deliveries. Get live updates on your order, browse a wide selection of farm-fresh items, and set up recurring orders. Never miss out on in-season favorites or forget to reorder essentials.

Highlights
  • Live delivery alerts
  • Browse seasonal produce
  • Create recurring orders
  • Pause or cancel deliveries
  • Smart order reminders
  • View upcoming deliveries
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Seasonal, sustainable, and in your pocket. Riverford’s easy order app is the quickest way to get your organic veg fix — and never forget your avocados again. Whether you’re a long-time customer or just starting your veg box journey, our app makes it simple to shop from the farm and manage your deliveries. Why download the Riverford app? - Live delivery alerts: Get ETA updates and alerts when your box arrives - See your next delivery at a glance - Browse everything: From seasonal veg boxes to recipe kits and everyday staples - Create your own regular order: Weekly, fortnightly, or every 3–4 weeks - Never miss what’s in season - Pause or cancel with a single tap - Smart reminders: Know when to order, and when to put your box out for collection From the carrotiest carrots to the sweetest tomatoes, Riverford has delivered flavour-packed organic produce for more than 30 years. All with a fair deal for farmers and the planet. The Riverford app puts our fields at your fingertips.

About

Ration App

Features
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Ration is a portion-based food ordering platform designed for real life. Why pay for a full plate when you only want half? Why waste food when you can order exactly what fits your appetite, budget, or diet? With Ration, you can: • Order meals in flexible portion sizes • Schedule orders for later delivery • Discover trusted local vendors • Track your order in real time • Pay securely in-app • Save your favorites for quick reordering Whether you’re eating light, feeding the office, budgeting smart, or planning ahead, Ration gives you control over how much you order and when you get it. Less waste. Smarter portions. Better food decisions. Welcome to the future of food ordering.

Screenshots

Riverford4 screens
Ration App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ration App at none against Riverford's shown. Riverford's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Riverford ships an update every 8 days, Ration App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Riverford versus Ration App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiverfordRation App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiverfordRATIONOS TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Bugs and requests

Riverford

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App not opening after download/update
  • Search results are irrelevant (e.g., kale search shows potatoes, beer, meat)
  • Notifications not working even after reinstall and checking settings
  • App only works in portrait mode on iPad
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  • Order confirmation issues (items not showing up)
  • Login issues (account won't let user in)
  • Payment declined issues and unclear process to clear balance
  • App redirects to iTunes for update but no update available

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add live chat support
  • Improve search functionality
  • Remember filter and sort preferences
  • Add option to filter by diet preference (e.g., plant-based)
  • Enable landscape mode on iPad
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  • Improve signposting for clearing outstanding balances
  • Allow easier switching between recipes/menus
  • Make ordering more flexible for specific menus

Ration App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Riverford

No in-app purchases

None

Ration App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riverford free?
Riverford is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ration App free?
Ration App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Riverford or Ration App have ads?
Riverford shows ads; Ration App does not.
Which is updated more often, Riverford or Ration App?
Riverford ships an update every 8 days, and Ration App monthly. Most recently, Riverford was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ration App on October 1, 2026.

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