# CB2 vs Empty Vase

The clearest difference is ads: Empty Vase at none against CB2's shown. Empty Vase also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). CB2's advantage is ratings volume (844 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 CB2 against 5.0 for Empty Vase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CB2 has 844 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB2 | Empty Vase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb2/id6458787569/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-vase/id6462795052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **844** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crate and Barrel](https://appshunter.io/developer/529356022) | [The Empty Vase Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703404933) |

## What reviewers say

### CB2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb2/id6458787569)

Discover and shop for modern furniture and home decor with a focus on quality materials and timeless design. Explore exclusive collections, visualize items in your space using AR, and manage gift registries.

**Highlights:** Streamlined shopping for modern furniture, Exclusive product collections, Augmented Reality (AR) tool to see furniture in your space, Create and manage gift registries, In-store item availability and care information, Store locator and directions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Modern, affordable, and timeless design aesthetic
- 👍 Better than website experience for browsing
- 💡 Augmented reality feature for visualizing furniture
- 🛍️ Convenient mobile shopping experience
- ✨ High-quality, cohesive product selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR 'View in my room' feature displays furniture in black space
- 🐛 Curbside pickup check-in functionality broken
- 🐛 Reviews section shows blank white space
- 🐛 Search functionality returns irrelevant results
- 🐛 Favorites and add-to-cart buttons frequently fail

**Reported bugs**

- AR feature shows furniture floating in black space instead of room view
- Curbside pickup check-in does not work
- Reviews section displays blank white space
- Search returns irrelevant products for basic keywords
- Add to cart and favorites buttons malfunction intermittently

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete saved lists and clear clutter
- iPad optimization for better display scaling
- Background music/audio app compatibility
- Improved autofill for login from website


### Empty Vase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-vase/id6462795052)

Discover luxury floral arrangements and exclusive discounts. Order flowers for same-day pick-up or delivery from a premier Los Angeles florist.

**Highlights:** Luxury floral arrangements, Exclusive app-only discounts, Same-day pick-up, Same-day delivery, Los Angeles florist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB2 free?

CB2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Empty Vase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CB2 or Empty Vase?

Empty Vase is rated higher. CB2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Empty Vase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CB2 or Empty Vase have ads?

CB2 shows ads; Empty Vase does not.

### Which is updated more often, CB2 or Empty Vase?

CB2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Empty Vase every 3 weeks. Most recently, CB2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Empty Vase on June 20, 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.*