# Falling Fruit vs NOOWORKS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOOWORKS at 97% against Falling Fruit's 27%. NOOWORKS also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.4). Falling Fruit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NOOWORKS is free to download; Falling Fruit costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NOOWORKS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOOWORKS has 730 ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Falling Fruit's written reviews are positive against 97% of NOOWORKS's.

Falling Fruit ships an update every 11 months, NOOWORKS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Falling Fruit | NOOWORKS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-fruit/id380859409/reviews) | **[4.9 (730 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooworks/id1627599542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **730** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falling Fruit](https://appshunter.io/developer/951506043) | [Nooworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627599544) |

## What reviewers say

### Falling Fruit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-fruit/id380859409)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Discover a global map of edible plants, featuring over 1,200 types and nearly a million locations. This app helps foragers, foresters, and freegans find and share knowledge about wild and cultivated edible plants, connecting users to local and global food resources.

**Highlights:** Global map of edible plants, Over 1,200 edible plant types, Nearly one million locations, User-contributed locations, Internet data aggregation, Information on native and exotic plants

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept for foraging
- 👍 User-friendly interface (sometimes)
- 🤝 Community collaboration
- 🌳 Useful for discovering edible plants
- 🚀 Works well for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't load or open
- 🐛 Registration/login issues
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Location/GPS problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before login or when trying to load
- Login and registration emails not received
- App resets to Boulder, CO location
- GPS and network signal errors despite good connection
- Keyboard not appearing in text fields

**Requested features**

- More filter options (e.g., exclude dumpster posts, filter by plant family)
- Coordinates or better location identification for posts
- Ability to save favorite trees/locations
- Filter out non-edible trees
- Add photos from camera roll


### NOOWORKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooworks/id1627599542)

Discover limited edition textiles created with artists, designed to flatter and feel good. Garments are produced in California, with a focus on sourcing materials domestically and supporting ethical practices.

**Highlights:** Limited edition textiles, Artist collaborations, Flattering garment cuts, Made in California, USA-sourced materials

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🎨 Beautifully designed
- 💻 Seamless shopping experience
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🕰️ Inconsistencies with website inventory
- 🤔 Missing some key features (e.g. size charts)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Checkout errors
- Inconsistent inventory between app and website

**Requested features**

- Restock notifications
- Artist/print request feature
- Store gift card payment option
- More detailed size/fit information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Falling Fruit free?

Falling Fruit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NOOWORKS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Falling Fruit or NOOWORKS?

NOOWORKS is rated higher. Falling Fruit averages 2.4 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while NOOWORKS averages 4.9 from 730 ratings.

### Do Falling Fruit or NOOWORKS have ads?

NOOWORKS shows ads; Falling Fruit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Falling Fruit or NOOWORKS?

Falling Fruit ships an update every 11 months, and NOOWORKS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Falling Fruit was updated on October 12, 2026 and NOOWORKS on October 3, 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.*