Footpatrol vs LFDY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Footpatrol
Discover and shop for desirable footwear, apparel, and accessories from top sneaker brands. Stay connected to the sneaker culture with exclusive releases and collaborations.
- Shop desirable footwear
- Browse apparel and accessories
- Discover top brand releases
- Access exclusive collaborations
- Stay connected to sneaker culture
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Footpatrol has long been at the heart of the sneaker community, supplying enthusiasts with the most desirable footwear, apparel, and accessories. Over the years, FP has grown and evolved, but the mission remains the same: to serve and support the sneaker culture we helped shape. From highly coveted releases and rare deadstock pairs to performance gear and unique pieces, we stock the best from top brands like adidas, Nike, ASICS, New Balance, HOKA, Salomon & more. Alongside these, we offer exclusive in-house Footpatrol collaborations with brands, creatives, and friends of the store. Shop every product and stay connected to the sneaker world directly from the palm of your hand.
LFDY
Stay updated on authentic streetwear releases and restocks. This app offers real-time notifications, exclusive early access to sales, and a convenient way to manage orders and save payment details for a hassle-free shopping experience.
- Real-time release and restock notifications
- Early access to sales and promotions
- In-store discount member card
- Save favorite items, addresses, and payment details
- Convenient order tracking
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LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG – Authentic streetwear est. 2013. The LFDY app is your gateway to staying up-to-date on new releases & restocks. It simplifies your shopping experience by offering convenient access to order information, your favorite items, addresses & payment details. Key Features: • Real-time Notifications: Receive instant updates on the latest releases & restocks. • Exclusive App Benefits: Enjoy Early Access to sales & promotions. • Member Card: Unlock in-store discounts with our app exclusive store-card. • Effortless Shopping: Easily save your favorite items, shipping addresses & payment details. • Convenient Order Management: Keep track of all your orders in one convenient location. Don't miss out on the latest drops, exclusive deals & enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LFDY at 96% against Footpatrol's 22%. LFDY also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Footpatrol's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (480 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LFDY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footpatrol has 480 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Footpatrol's written reviews are positive against 96% of LFDY's.
Footpatrol ships an update every 3 weeks, LFDY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Footpatrol | LFDY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (480 ratings) | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 95.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 480 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | size? | Live Fast Die Young |
Customer experience
Footpatrol
LFDY
Bugs and requests
Footpatrol
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Crashes, freezes, network errors
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Add fingerprint support
- Don't show out of stock items in the basket
LFDY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Footpatrol
No in-app purchases
LFDY
No in-app purchases
