Theory vs Empty Vase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Theory
Explore the latest fashion collections and shop exclusive styles from a renowned contemporary brand. Save desired items with a one-tap Wish List and receive timely updates on new arrivals and sales through push notifications.
- Discover collections
- Shop exclusive styles
- Save items to Wish List
- Check order status
- Find store locations
- Receive sale notifications
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Discover Theory's collections, shop exclusive styles, and receive early access to sales. Convenient: Easier than ever to browse, shop, check order status, find a store, and more. Personalized: Our new Wish List function allows you to save items in just one tap. In the Know: Push notifications allow you to stay up to date on new arrivals, sales and App exclusive products. In 1997 Theory revolutionized the contemporary fashion market with its concept of the urban uniform. Headquartered in New York City and a leader in Fast Retailing Group’s brand portfolio, the brand balances luxury with accessibility in collections that are known for their exceptional fits, innovative fabrics, and enduring styles.
Empty Vase
Discover luxury floral arrangements and exclusive discounts. Order flowers for same-day pick-up or delivery from a premier Los Angeles florist.
- Luxury floral arrangements
- Exclusive app-only discounts
- Same-day pick-up
- Same-day delivery
- Los Angeles florist
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Empty Vase, Los Angeles Luxury Florist. Buy and send flowers and access unique discounts exclusively through the app. Same-day pick-up and delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Empty Vase at none against Theory's shown. Empty Vase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Theory's advantage is ratings volume (912 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Empty Vase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theory has 912 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Theory ships an update every 2 months, Empty Vase every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Theory | Empty Vase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (912 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 912 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Theory LLC | The Empty Vase Inc |
Customer experience
Theory
Empty Vase
Bugs and requests
Theory
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cart items disappearing or unable to remove
- Inability to complete purchases due to app issues
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between screens
- Compatibility problems with newer devices and OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improve account management and sync across devices
- Enhance search and filtering capabilities
- Optimize performance and reduce loading times
- Provide a more seamless and reliable checkout process
- Offer more personalization and customization options
Empty Vase
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Theory
No in-app purchases
Empty Vase
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Theory free?
Is Empty Vase free?
Which has better reviews, Theory or Empty Vase?
Do Theory or Empty Vase have ads?
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