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Falling Fruit
Falling Fruit · 112 ratings · ★ 2.4
2.4
★★★★★
112 ratings
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Top complaints - extracted from 51 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
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"money"
13 negative reviews mention this · 25% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Don’t waste your money. Good concept but it’s severely outdated. Came across a lot of post from 2013. It’s 2026!!!" - Honestrevier28
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"work"
13 negative reviews mention this · 25% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Unusable. I was already annoyed I had to make an account but it won’t even load anything. The old website worked way better even on mobile." - I am determined to post this
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"doesn"
12 negative reviews mention this · 24% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Doesn’t respond. I paid money for an app that doesn’t respond. It says my gps isn’t working by all my other apps disagree." - dcthot
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"doesn work"
9 negative reviews mention this · 18% of all complaints
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"email"
9 negative reviews mention this · 18% of all complaints
★★★★★ "App is a mess. I just paid for the app and registered but it’s telling me that I have the wrong password and also that the email address is taken. It is taken by me and it’s the right password, but there seems to be no way out of this. I can’t even open t…" - Fredzxcvbnm
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"register"
8 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Can’t even register!!!. Just a brilliant idea! Why aren’t you keeping up with it???? There are ever more hungry people, including me! I’d love to forage. Please get it running 🙏🌷" - HappiNance
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"sign"
8 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Can’t sign in. Unable to sign in, create account, or use passwords function for iPhone." - dgn.os
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"registration"
8 negative reviews mention this · 16% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Registration issues. I just downloaded the app after finding out more about the organization. I was hopeful that it would work but I am having issues registering. It prompts me to send a confirmation but I still have not received one after multiple attempts. Th…" - goldenslammer23
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"concept"
7 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Don’t waste your money. Good concept but it’s severely outdated. Came across a lot of post from 2013. It’s 2026!!!" - Honestrevier28
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"paid"
7 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Doesn’t respond. I paid money for an app that doesn’t respond. It says my gps isn’t working by all my other apps disagree." - dcthot
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"people"
7 negative reviews mention this · 14% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Can’t even register!!!. Just a brilliant idea! Why aren’t you keeping up with it???? There are ever more hungry people, including me! I’d love to forage. Please get it running 🙏🌷" - HappiNance
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"idea"
6 negative reviews mention this · 12% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Can’t even register!!!. Just a brilliant idea! Why aren’t you keeping up with it???? There are ever more hungry people, including me! I’d love to forage. Please get it running 🙏🌷" - HappiNance
📋 All 51 negative reviews
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Unusable
I was already annoyed I had to make an account but it won’t even load anything. The old website worked way better even on mobile.
Don’t waste your money
Good concept but it’s severely outdated. Came across a lot of post from 2013. It’s 2026!!!
App won’t open
I want to love this but it crashes before you can log in
Doesn’t respond
I paid money for an app that doesn’t respond. It says my gps isn’t working by all my other apps disagree.
Can’t even register!!!
Just a brilliant idea! Why aren’t you keeping up with it???? There are ever more hungry people, including me! I’d love to forage. Please get it running 🙏🌷
Terrible UI
Save yourself the money it doesn’t work
Garbage, don’t buy it
The app is barely usable and since it relies on the public to submit locations, it isnt worth getting unless you live in Boulder, CO. I want. A refund.
Can’t sign in
Unable to sign in, create account, or use passwords function for iPhone.
Too buggy to function
This app may have worked at some point but it’s broken now.
Don’t Bother
Super buggy, even down to sign in, not sure if anyone ‘really’ uses it.
App is a mess
I just paid for the app and registered but it’s telling me that I have the wrong password and also that the email address is taken. It is taken by me and it’s the right password, but there seems to be no way out of this. I can’t even open the app.
Not worth 99 cents
After repeated attempts to get the app map to stay on my California coastal location it returned to Boulder, Colorado so it’s not working well not intuitive.
By contrast, the Savage Kitchen app located me correctly right away.
So, after typing in my full address and zip code numerous times to force the map to my location, I noted zero entries for local plants, so I tried entering a plant and the “take a photo “ button was dead, so unable to take photo of plant.
Can I get a refund of my 99 cents?
By contrast, the Savage Kitchen app located me correctly right away.
So, after typing in my full address and zip code numerous times to force the map to my location, I noted zero entries for local plants, so I tried entering a plant and the “take a photo “ button was dead, so unable to take photo of plant.
Can I get a refund of my 99 cents?
Doesn’t work
Don’t waste your time or money, I have not been able to use the app at all since I got it. The map always starts in boulder Colorado but it NEVER loads. I’m not even able to see the fruit trees in boulder.
Unusable
This app is entirely unusable. Location services are nonfunctional, and it won’t even refresh to my location when typed in. Resets to Boulder Colorado, and doesn’t even show their data. Essentially the only thing I can do in this app is open it. Not to mention everything listed in my area on the website was planted in 1991? My large metro area landscape has changed in that time period. Great concept but poorly executed.
Worst app I cancelled and they are still charging
Be careful when purchasing this app I had cancelled my subscription on the website because you won’t find it on your phone if you have Apple ID and it said they cancelled it but I never received a conformation email and now I’m getting charged for this app that doesn’t even work. I feel like this is a scam and they just trying to take peoples money. I will be contacting my bank and whoever else I need to get this solved quickly.
Registration issues
I just downloaded the app after finding out more about the organization. I was hopeful that it would work but I am having issues registering. It prompts me to send a confirmation but I still have not received one after multiple attempts. The idea of the app was nice but looks like I just made a $2 donation.
App won’t allow you to Register
The app requires you to register, but then will not allow you to sign in
Don't buy
Doesn't work - this is obviously not a maintained app. I bought it years ago and it has never consistently displayed listings and navigating the app is frustrating. Don't waste your money.
Still waiting…
Still waiting to receive the email so I can then be able to log in. Paid $1.99 for the app a couple hours ago now.
Doesn’t work
UPDATE-Having attempted to use the app more, indeed it has many flaws that make it pretty useless :-c
Original thoughts=
Began using this app on Sep 25, 2021. Due to the well-written negative reviews I was hesitant to buy the app, but I really wanted to support the concept so I figured 4$ was worth the risk. Fortunately, SO FAR, everything is working as intended. The initial registration email took a bit longer to arrive than modern expectations allow patience for but it did arrive within the hour and I signed into the app without issue. The map content, for me living in a densely populated city, could leave something to be desired, but that isn’t the app’s fault since it’s user sourced content-if you want the app to have UTD local content, don’t complain others haven’t served it to you; get out there and participate. The content is only as good as we make it!
Original thoughts=
Began using this app on Sep 25, 2021. Due to the well-written negative reviews I was hesitant to buy the app, but I really wanted to support the concept so I figured 4$ was worth the risk. Fortunately, SO FAR, everything is working as intended. The initial registration email took a bit longer to arrive than modern expectations allow patience for but it did arrive within the hour and I signed into the app without issue. The map content, for me living in a densely populated city, could leave something to be desired, but that isn’t the app’s fault since it’s user sourced content-if you want the app to have UTD local content, don’t complain others haven’t served it to you; get out there and participate. The content is only as good as we make it!
Outdated information - waste of $4
Ugh. Wish I could get my money back on this one - what a waste of space. All of the listings in my area were dated 5-8 years ago! Idea is excellent, but this is clearly a project that lost its momentum a while ago.
App does not open
I never received an email for registration so am unable to even try the app. This app appears to be no longer maintained
Dumpsters
This app slows people to list good dumpsters to find food! Discussing!
Doesn’t work
App won’t work. Can’t register or sign in successfully. I need a refund for this!
This app is a joke
Not worth a penny.
Can’t even log in
The log in screen glitches every single time. I bought the app on accident and now I DEFINITELY regret it. It can’t find my account even though I just made it and it crashes constantly.
Unmaintained. Barely works
Used to be a great app, but the latest version is 3+ years old and doesn’t seem to work with newer devices. Specifically, when tapping into a text entry field, the on-screen keyboard doesn’t pop up. :(
App not working
Hello- the app is not working nor the host website for app help. I would like to get my money back from this purchase please.
Nope andddd Nope
Literally the most useless thing I have used in a long time.
- longest...or just wont... load
- list view won’t show you the location
- it is actually called falling fruit but 90% of the markers are just trees... everyday trees. Why would I ever need to know where to go to look at a tree?
- search for edible options has no categories but instead genus listings... does anyone know how many trees have the name cherry in them.
- ooh and the edible list search results are non-edibles
- registration is a nightmare. Why do I need a password when I have the app? Is someone going to hack my falling fruit app to find normal trees? Are these people elves?
- longest...or just wont... load
- list view won’t show you the location
- it is actually called falling fruit but 90% of the markers are just trees... everyday trees. Why would I ever need to know where to go to look at a tree?
- search for edible options has no categories but instead genus listings... does anyone know how many trees have the name cherry in them.
- ooh and the edible list search results are non-edibles
- registration is a nightmare. Why do I need a password when I have the app? Is someone going to hack my falling fruit app to find normal trees? Are these people elves?
It says $3.99 but I was charged $12 ! AND the app will not let me register!!
After paying the $3.99( which turned out to be almost $12!!!!! NOT $3.99!)
Then I try to register and keep getting an error message! Saying HTML /oops!
I would like a refund!
Then I try to register and keep getting an error message! Saying HTML /oops!
I would like a refund!
Can’t log in
I paid $3.99 for this app and it won’t even let me in past log in 💔 I could’ve bought some spinach.
Horrid! Do not buy!
I should have listened and not bought this app.
It glitches constantly. I can’t register. I can’t sign in.not one iota of this app works.
Thanks for robbing me of four bucks. Wish I could turn you in for faking an app, and taking my money.
Do not buy!
I’m not just one of those angry people complaining about something small, with a chip on my shoulder, that you should ignore. If you download the same thing will happen to you.
Zero stars for this app. Wish I could give a negative four stars for the four bucks I’m out.
It glitches constantly. I can’t register. I can’t sign in.not one iota of this app works.
Thanks for robbing me of four bucks. Wish I could turn you in for faking an app, and taking my money.
Do not buy!
I’m not just one of those angry people complaining about something small, with a chip on my shoulder, that you should ignore. If you download the same thing will happen to you.
Zero stars for this app. Wish I could give a negative four stars for the four bucks I’m out.
Registration?
Tried to register and got no confirmation email. Cannot open or use a paid app. Not a happy camper. Fix this issue. Or at least make it easier to contact support for help. Really want my money back.
Confirmation not working
Really interested in this app but it is not allowing me to sign up. It seems that the confirmation button won't work. Would be awesome if this could get resolved seeing that I have spent the money for the app
doesn't work
something went wrong during registration, so i could never open it. interesting idea, but useless if it doesn't open.
App is faulty
I was so excited about the potential of this app so you can imagine my disappointment that I cannot even use it. I signed up as instructed and clicked the Send Confirmation button and I waited. And waited. And am still waiting a day later. I tried to sign in but it doesn't recognize my email address since I never got the confirmation email. I tried to re-register but it won't let me due to the fact that my email address has already been used. I went on App Support and tried 5 times to have the confirmation re-sent. All to no avail. And what it the most disappointing aspect is that there is no way to even use the App without completing registration. Very disappointing.
Login broken
Login/account creation broken-
-verification email never arrives
-subsequent attempts to register state that email address is taken
-password recovery email (on web) never arrives
(and yes, that includes "checking my spam folder"-thx)
-verification email never arrives
-subsequent attempts to register state that email address is taken
-password recovery email (on web) never arrives
(and yes, that includes "checking my spam folder"-thx)
More filter options please
I really think it should have filter options like… filter out all the dumpster diver posts… and it be a setting that saves. I personally don’t want to eat anything that risks having discarded glass or needles… and I don’t particularly consider this foraging. I want to know things like where people saw onion grass, dandelions, or pawpaws… not where people found half eaten bagels… 🤢
So much potential but barely usable
The descriptions atleast need coordinates or some some way to identify where the fruit is. Great idea but bad execution
Love the concept, App needs work
After finally being able to set up an account I have yet to be able to use the App because it never loads any actual data. When I use the (free) website it pops up quickly with locations and pins.
Charges
I’m a little confused as to why I am getting charged another 1.99 when app stated 5.99 one time fee? And how or where do I cancel if this is in fact a subscription?!
Stuck loading
Cool concept, but the app is unusable. I have a strong internet connection but the app is stuck loading. I’ve tried a few different times this past week, but same deal, the map is stuck loading Boulder CO. Oh well, it was only a dollar.
Regrettable execution
I have to agree with the folks below, the combination of multiple inedible trees and the general lack of information makes this app fairly useless.
Great concept but app is nearly unusable
Registration is weird because it stops you from retyping the password in any field after you make a mistake once. Then when you finally get in, the ability to filter fruit types just plain does not work. Also despite the name, people have submitted a ton of non-edible trees! So I see hits all over my neighborhood, but on closer inspection they are actually an oak, Madrone, dogwood, hawthorn or any number of other trees that are obviously not fruit and, with the exception of acorns if you are extremely desperate, not even edible. Considering that this app costs money, I was expecting it to actually do the basic things it says. But the addition of non-fruit trees that cannot be filtered separately from fruit trees makes it worse than useless.
Doesn’t work on my iPhone 6s
This is a great idea, but when I try to use it, often times my keyboard doesn’t come up to type anything in. I was going to list my loquat trees for foragers, butI can’t. Maybe I’ll try it on my computer next time my loquats are ripe.
Basic fixes would make this worth using
What I’d really like is to be able log in. For some reason, I can hardly make the app recognize when I click on the login and password fields. Come on. Paid $3.99 to struggle to even sign up. That one fix will make up for so much. Please do it and then I’ll update my review. A lot people will continue to hate on this app and feel cheated when it’s really a super cool thing to have!
Some issues
The app seems to lock up when taking pictures and have problems with GPS even though I am outside with no GPS issues in other apps.
Also needs ability to add picture from camera roll rather than just active picture taking.
No updates for 3 years?
Also needs ability to add picture from camera roll rather than just active picture taking.
No updates for 3 years?
Very slow and buggy
Frequently crashes and fails to find my location.
Sorry, I don’t believe in registering for apps like this
I just want to use this app, not share information. I hate it when apps that are designed to provide information, require registering with email info.
So much promise. But severely lacking
You can tell this app is someone’s side hobby. Someone with limited app development skills. Super bugged, extremely tedious. Always resets to Boulder Colorado upon opening. Has a filter by fruit search that never works so there are often dozens of tags that you have to click on to find your fruit of interest and even when you find something, you can’t save that tag for future reference. Almost not useful features. I would hope that since it’s a paid app, some of that money would go into development. Overall a great concept that is unique and in need, but barely usable due to poor app design.
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Sentiment summary
31%
Positive (4-5★)
4%
Neutral (3★)
65%
Negative (1-2★)