# Gen Con vs The CherryPicks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The CherryPicks at 100% against Gen Con's 30%. The CherryPicks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Gen Con's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The CherryPicks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gen Con asks for nothing beyond the download.

The CherryPicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gen Con has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Gen Con's written reviews are positive against 100% of The CherryPicks's.

Gen Con ships an update fortnightly, The CherryPicks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gen Con | The CherryPicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-con/id1382454840/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cherrypicks/id6752599353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gen Con, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272336773) | [CherryPicks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840107770) |

## What reviewers say

### Gen Con

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-con/id1382454840)

Navigate and enhance your convention experience with this official guide. Discover events, manage your schedule, connect with friends, and utilize an interactive map to explore the venue. Event hosts can also use it for electronic badge scanning.

**Highlights:** Event browsing and searching, Ticket purchasing, Personal event schedule, Friend messaging, Interactive convention map, Electronic badge scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The CherryPicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cherrypicks/id6752599353)

This app offers a community-driven platform for discussing TV and films, with a focus on female-driven storytelling. Discover curated recommendations, engage in meaningful conversations, and track your viewing history. Unlock exclusive opportunities by becoming a fan.

**Highlights:** Female-driven storytelling spotlight, Original editorial and interviews, Proprietary CherryScore rating system, User-driven app experience, Personalized content discovery, Curated watchlists

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CherryFans Basic Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CherryFans Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CherryFans VIP Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CherryFans Basic Annual | $11.49 | per year |
| CherryFans Plus Annual | $33.00 | per year |
| CherryFans VIP Annual | $53.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gen Con free?

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

### Is The CherryPicks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gen Con or The CherryPicks?

The CherryPicks is rated higher. Gen Con averages 3.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while The CherryPicks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gen Con or The CherryPicks have ads?

The CherryPicks shows ads; Gen Con does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gen Con or The CherryPicks?

Gen Con ships an update fortnightly, and The CherryPicks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gen Con was updated on October 14, 2026 and The CherryPicks on October 17, 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.*