# Rebud vs Strain Guide

The clearest difference is rating: Strain Guide at 4.8 against Rebud's 3.8. Strain Guide also leads on ratings volume (913 vs 19) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rebud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strain Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rebud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strain Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strain Guide has 913 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Rebud's written reviews are positive against 83% of Strain Guide's.

Rebud ships an update every 2 months, Strain Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rebud | Strain Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebud/id1566012017/reviews) | **[4.8 (913 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **913** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [LogicKit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480981019) | [phannafest llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209901791) |

## What reviewers say

### Rebud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebud/id1566012017)

Shop for cannabis products with a user-friendly app offering a curated menu and real-time order tracking. Discover items based on your lifestyle and preferences for a convenient delivery experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time order tracking, Live ETAs, Easy payment options, Personalized shopping by personality/hobbies, Extensive delivery menu, Curated product selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strain Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933)

Explore thousands of cannabis strains with detailed information on effects, flavors, and growing tips. Features an AI assistant for personalized recommendations and advanced search filters. Track your favorites and add personal notes for easy reference.

**Highlights:** AI strain assistant, Advanced search and filtering, Personalized notes and favorites, Growing and harvesting information, Strain suggestions, Community ratings and comments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strain guide, pro, monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Strain guide, pro, yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable
- 🔍 Useful database and reference guide
- 📚 Extensive strain information
- 🗒️ Ability to save notes on favorite strains
- 🤝 Good for both new and experienced users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Obnoxious commercials/ads
- ⏱️ Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🔍 Limited strain selection
- 🤖 Temperamental app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on startup
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Photo identification feature to identify strains
- Ability to filter strains by terpene profile
- Option to remove ads through a paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rebud free?

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

### Is Strain Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rebud or Strain Guide?

Strain Guide is rated higher. Rebud averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Strain Guide averages 4.8 from 913 ratings.

### Do Rebud or Strain Guide have ads?

Strain Guide shows ads; Rebud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rebud or Strain Guide?

Rebud ships an update every 2 months, and Strain Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rebud was updated on September 15, 2026 and Strain Guide on September 28, 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.*