# TOWNSOUP vs Bunny Free

The clearest difference is rating: TOWNSOUP at 4.6 against Bunny Free's 3.7. TOWNSOUP also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bunny Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (77 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOWNSOUP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bunny Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

TOWNSOUP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunny Free has 77 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TOWNSOUP ships an update every 4 months, Bunny Free every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOWNSOUP | Bunny Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsoup/id455293475/reviews)** | [3.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunny-free/id853346357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [townsoup.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455293478) | [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals](https://appshunter.io/developer/421236955) |

## What reviewers say

### TOWNSOUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsoup/id455293475)

Discover the unique architecture and local businesses that define American towns. Explore diverse regions and appreciate the structures that form the backbone of communities.

**Highlights:** Discover unique town architecture, Explore local businesses, Learn about regional styles, Appreciate community structures, Focus on American towns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| townsoup annual subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Bunny Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunny-free/id853346357)

Easily check if companies test on animals. Search by company name to see their cruelty-free status. This app uses regularly updated data from PETA's cruelty-free shopping guide.

**Highlights:** Search companies by name, Check cruelty-free status, Animal testing information, Uses PETA data, Regularly updated information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward interface
- 💡 Innovative barcode scanning feature concept
- 🎯 Helpful for making ethical shopping decisions
- 📱 Convenient to use while shopping in-store
- ✅ Provides clear yes/no answers on cruelty-free status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Severely limited database coverage
- 🌍 Heavily US-focused, lacks UK and international brands
- 🔍 Search function returns blank results frequently
- ❌ Missing major mainstream brands
- ⚠️ Inaccurate information on some brands

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner does not work or open camera
- Search returns zero results for existing brands
- Browse function returns no results
- Slow search performance and long load times
- Inaccurate cruelty-free status (e.g., Bath & Body Works listed as cruelty-free when not)

**Requested features**

- Barcode scanning functionality that actually works
- Expanded database with more brands and products
- UK and European company listings
- Parent company relationship tracking
- User submission feature for new products


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOWNSOUP free?

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

### Is Bunny Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TOWNSOUP or Bunny Free?

TOWNSOUP is rated higher. TOWNSOUP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bunny Free averages 3.7 from 77 ratings.

### Do TOWNSOUP or Bunny Free have ads?

Neither TOWNSOUP nor Bunny Free shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOWNSOUP or Bunny Free?

TOWNSOUP ships an update every 4 months, and Bunny Free every 3 months. Most recently, TOWNSOUP was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bunny Free on October 23, 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.*