# Tavern DSM vs GrownHere

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tavern DSM at every 3 weeks against GrownHere's every 2 months. Tavern DSM also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). GrownHere's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ads 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 — 5.0 for Tavern DSM against 5.0 for GrownHere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Tavern DSM ships an update every 3 weeks, GrownHere every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tavern DSM | GrownHere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-dsm/id6476251535/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grownhere/id6612008011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barred Software Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726291764) | [Gregory Jean-Baptiste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624400377) |

## What reviewers say

### Tavern DSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-dsm/id6476251535)

Discover local venues with happy hour specials, pet-friendly options, and event details. Search for specific information or save your favorite spots for easy access.

**Highlights:** Happy hour specials, Pet-friendly locations, Event information, Searchable venue details, Favorite place saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GrownHere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grownhere/id6612008011)

Discover locally grown produce and connect with urban farms in your community. Farmers can advertise their available items to reach a broader audience. This tool supports local food systems and fresh ingredient sourcing.

**Highlights:** Discover locally grown produce, Connect with urban farms, Search for ingredients, Farmers advertise produce, Support local food systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tavern DSM free?

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

### Is GrownHere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tavern DSM or GrownHere?

Tavern DSM and GrownHere are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tavern DSM or GrownHere have ads?

Neither Tavern DSM nor GrownHere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tavern DSM or GrownHere?

Tavern DSM ships an update every 3 weeks, and GrownHere every 2 months. Most recently, Tavern DSM was updated on November 4, 2026 and GrownHere on October 30, 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.*
