# Falling Fruit vs Color Genie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Genie at 75% against Falling Fruit's 27%. Color Genie also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Falling Fruit costs $0.99 and Color Genie $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Color Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Falling Fruit's written reviews are positive against 75% of Color Genie's.

Falling Fruit ships an update every 11 months, Color Genie every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Falling Fruit | Color Genie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-fruit/id380859409/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-genie/id6737263152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #46 |
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falling Fruit](https://appshunter.io/developer/951506043) | [AskOkey Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775658384) |

## What reviewers say

### Falling Fruit

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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


### Color Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-genie/id6737263152)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Master color combinations for classic menswear by blending tones from a wide range of garments and accessories. Create the perfect outfit and ensure a good impression with real-time recommendations from style experts.

**Highlights:** Color combination master, Garment selection (jackets, trousers, shirts), Accessory integration, Wide color palette exploration, Real-time outfit recommendations, Style expert guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly without bugs
- 🚀 Helps with combinations and figuring out wardrobe
- 💡 Key feature needed for pattern selection
- 👍 Much needed app for color planning suits and outfits
- 👍 Unique application for mastering the art of dressing well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💡 Lack of pattern options for suits and trousers
- 💡 Could do with more content, more hues, tones, shades, style context, season, color wheel
- 💡 Needs more flexibility for shirts, ability to factor in shirt color first
- 💡 Limited in colors, missing some no-no's in the askokey universe
- 💡 Slightly disappointed with limited color options and garment variety

**Reported bugs**

- None mentioned

**Requested features**

- Add overcoat/top coat options
- Add option to save outfits
- Ability to select shirt color first and get matching pant/jacket recommendations
- Add more garment variations like double-breasted, tuxedo, smoking jackets
- Add patterns like pinstripes, checks, paisley, stripes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Falling Fruit free?

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

### Is Color Genie free?

Color Genie costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Falling Fruit or Color Genie?

Color Genie is rated higher. Falling Fruit averages 2.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Color Genie averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Falling Fruit or Color Genie have ads?

Neither Falling Fruit nor Color Genie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Falling Fruit or Color Genie?

Falling Fruit ships an update every 11 months, and Color Genie every 10 days. Most recently, Falling Fruit was updated on October 27, 2026 and Color Genie on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Falling Fruit or Color Genie?

Falling Fruit currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Color Genie at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*