# Primal vs Mulberry Tree Cooking

The clearest difference is rating: Primal at 4.9 against Mulberry Tree Cooking's 4.0. Primal also leads on ratings volume (935 vs 19) and review sentiment (87% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Primal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Mulberry Tree Cooking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Primal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Primal has 935 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Primal's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mulberry Tree Cooking's.

Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, Mulberry Tree Cooking monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Primal | Mulberry Tree Cooking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (935 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primal/id1673134518/reviews)** | [4.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mulberry-tree-cooking/id6746870204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **935** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Primal Systems Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134521) | [MulberryTree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818848404) |

## What reviewers say

### Primal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primal/id1673134518)

Experience a next-generation social media platform built on Nostr and Bitcoin. Enjoy rich media feeds, long-form articles, and integrated Bitcoin wallet functionality. Discover content easily and authorize other Nostr apps with remote login.

**Highlights:** Rich media feeds with playback, Built-in Bitcoin wallet, Long form articles, Extensive content discovery, Advanced search, Remote Login for Nostr apps, Configurable ambient sounds

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primal Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Primal Pro Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Primal Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Primal Pro Yearly Subscription | $749.99 | per year |
| Prepaid Nostr Zaps | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Secure and private social experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Seamless integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network
- 🤘 Empowering decentralized social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for Canadian users
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and discovery features
- 🔔 Inconsistent push notification support

**Reported bugs**

- Losing relay connections when switching to desktop
- Issues with account creation and sign-in process
- Inconsistent display of reactions from other Nostr apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Nostr reaction types
- Implement robust community/subreddit features
- Improve cache management and clearing options
- Provide better account management and sign-out options


### Mulberry Tree Cooking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mulberry-tree-cooking/id6746870204)

Discover and share recipes, connect with local farmers, and support your community by buying directly from producers. Learn about the origin of your food and engage with others who value local food systems.

**Highlights:** Explore and share recipes, Connect with local farmers, Buy directly from producers, Learn food origins, Discover seasonal ingredients, Engage with food community

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Primal free?

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

### Is Mulberry Tree Cooking free?

Mulberry Tree Cooking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Primal or Mulberry Tree Cooking?

Primal is rated higher. Primal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while Mulberry Tree Cooking averages 4.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Primal or Mulberry Tree Cooking have ads?

Neither Primal nor Mulberry Tree Cooking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Primal or Mulberry Tree Cooking?

Primal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mulberry Tree Cooking monthly. Most recently, Primal was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mulberry Tree Cooking on October 21, 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.*