# Brown Sugar Babe vs Reckond

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brown Sugar Babe at 2.4K against Reckond's 2. Reckond's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Brown Sugar Babe against 5.0 for Reckond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brown Sugar Babe has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Brown Sugar Babe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reckond's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brown Sugar Babe | Reckond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brown-sugar-babe/id6443800106/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckond/id6766883618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brown Sugar Babe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649365735) | [Reckond LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896334338) |

## What reviewers say

### Brown Sugar Babe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brown-sugar-babe/id6443800106)

Discover and shop for aromatherapy beauty products. This app allows you to browse a range of healthy skincare items from a dedicated brand.

**Highlights:** Aromatherapy beauty products, Healthy skincare, Shop beauty products, Brand's product catalog

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Addictive scents
- 🌟 Excellent fragrance quality
- 🕰️ Long-lasting scent
- 👌 Easy to navigate app
- 💻 User-friendly website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes occasionally
- 🔍 Limited search functionality in app

**Reported bugs**

- Notification links don't always lead to correct product
- App doesn't display all available oils

**Requested features**

- View purchase history in app
- Expand scent selection


### Reckond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckond/id6766883618)

This app helps you make informed shopping decisions by identifying brands and scoring their commitment to the Black community. Browse brands directly, explore a directory, and view detailed scoring dimensions. It also provides quick brand scores and breakdowns within Safari.

**Highlights:** Brand identification and scoring, Commitment to Black community assessment, Black-owned brand directory, Detailed scoring dimensions, Safari browser integration, Discover Black-owned alternatives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brown Sugar Babe free?

Brown Sugar Babe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reckond free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brown Sugar Babe or Reckond?

Reckond is rated higher. Brown Sugar Babe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Reckond averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brown Sugar Babe or Reckond have ads?

Neither Brown Sugar Babe nor Reckond shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brown Sugar Babe or Reckond?

Brown Sugar Babe ships an update fortnightly, and Reckond fortnightly. Most recently, Brown Sugar Babe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reckond on October 13, 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.*