# BARE Blends vs The Thrivery

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BARE Blends at 493 against The Thrivery's 1. The Thrivery's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The Thrivery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARE Blends has 493 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BARE Blends ships an update every 2 months, The Thrivery monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BARE Blends | The Thrivery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-blends/id1585953091/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thrivery/id6741153841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **493** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bare Blends LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730454650) | [Thrive Juicery LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451752875) |

## What reviewers say

### BARE Blends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-blends/id1585953091)

Discover delicious, plant-based meals and drinks made with local produce. Enjoy acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, all vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Order for delivery and earn loyalty points for exclusive discounts.

**Highlights:** Order food for pickup or delivery, Earn loyalty points, Exclusive discounts, 100% plant-based menu, Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options, Eco-friendly packaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent quality ingredients
- 👍 Knowledgeable staff
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Delicious vegan food
- 👍 Great portions and prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loyalty points not received in-store
- 🐛 App did not transfer loyalty points
- 🐛 Manual re-entry of payment info
- 🐛 Challenging to order desired items
- 🐛 Ingredient customization limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Loyalty points not awarded in-store
- Loyalty points not transferred to new app
- App requires manual payment information entry
- Verification email for account signup not sent
- Unable to create account due to font requirements

**Requested features**

- Ability to swap ingredients easily
- Option to not leave a tip on to-go orders
- Display nutritional information alongside menu items
- Option to create own smoothie or bowl


### The Thrivery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thrivery/id6741153841)

Order fresh, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy meals for pickup or delivery. Discover new menu items and promotions to support a healthy lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Browse menu: juices, smoothies, bowls, coffee, toast, salads, Place online orders, Pickup and delivery options, View promotions and new items, Support healthy eating mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BARE Blends free?

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

### Is The Thrivery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BARE Blends or The Thrivery?

The Thrivery is rated higher. BARE Blends averages 4.7 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while The Thrivery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BARE Blends or The Thrivery have ads?

Neither BARE Blends nor The Thrivery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BARE Blends or The Thrivery?

BARE Blends ships an update every 2 months, and The Thrivery monthly. Most recently, BARE Blends was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Thrivery on October 16, 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.*