# BARE Blends vs U

The clearest difference is rating: U at 5.0 against BARE Blends's 4.7. BARE Blends's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARE Blends has 384 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BARE Blends ships an update every 2 months, U every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BARE Blends | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-blends/id1585953091/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ume/id6747566677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **384** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bare Blends LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730454650) | [Mealeo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/688713220) |

## 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


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ume/id6747566677)

Easily order your favorite ramen, poke bowls, chicken dishes, and boba tea for pickup or delivery. Browse the full menu, access exclusive specials, and reorder past meals with a few taps.

**Highlights:** Quick Reordering, Scheduled Orders, Full Menu Access, Account Sign-In, Pickup & Delivery Options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BARE Blends free?

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

### Is U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BARE Blends or U?

U is rated higher. BARE Blends averages 4.7 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while U averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do BARE Blends or U have ads?

Neither BARE Blends nor U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BARE Blends or U?

BARE Blends ships an update every 2 months, and U every 3 months. Most recently, BARE Blends was updated on October 12, 2026 and U on September 24, 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.*