# 3Natives vs The Thrivery

The clearest difference is ads: The Thrivery at none against 3Natives's shown. The Thrivery also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 3Natives's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K 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 3Natives against 5.0 for The Thrivery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3Natives has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

3Natives ships an update fortnightly, The Thrivery monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Natives | The Thrivery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3natives/id6499598824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thrivery/id6741153841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3 Natives Franchising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743998698) | [Thrive Juicery LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451752875) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Natives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3natives/id6499598824)

Easily order fresh, delicious, and healthy food for pickup or delivery. Save your information for quick reorders and track your rewards and orders in real time.

**Highlights:** Order for pickup or delivery, Save information for faster reorders, Track and redeem rewards, View most popular items, Real-time order tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🥗 Fresh, healthy food quality
- 👨‍💼 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🎯 Convenient app ordering
- ⚡ Quick service during busy hours
- 💰 Good rewards and specials program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and frequent login issues
- 🐛 Rewards system not working properly in-store
- 😕 Confusing app UI design
- ⚠️ App lacks proper updates and maintenance
- 🔄 Inconsistent app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work - unable to place orders
- Frequent forced logout requiring re-login every 10 seconds
- Rewards system fails to register purchases in-store
- Confusing UI design with identical options for different product types
- App requires updates that haven't been implemented

**Requested features**

- Better differentiation between salad and wrap ordering options in app
- Improved app stability and performance
- Fix persistent login requirements


### The Thrivery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thrivery/id6741153841)

Order fresh, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy meals for pickup or delivery. Discover new menu items and promotions to support a healthy lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Browse menu: juices, smoothies, bowls, coffee, toast, salads, Place online orders, Pickup and delivery options, View promotions and new items, Support healthy eating mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Natives free?

3Natives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Thrivery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Natives or The Thrivery?

The Thrivery is rated higher. 3Natives averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The Thrivery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3Natives or The Thrivery have ads?

3Natives shows ads; The Thrivery does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3Natives or The Thrivery?

3Natives ships an update fortnightly, and The Thrivery monthly. Most recently, 3Natives was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Thrivery on October 24, 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.*