# Nike vs ECONO

The clearest difference is ads: ECONO at none against Nike's shown. ECONO also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Nike's advantage is ratings volume (1.7M vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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 Nike against 5.0 for ECONO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nike has 1.7M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nike ships an update weekly, ECONO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nike | ECONO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nike-engineered-for-athletes/id1095459556/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econo/id6791468420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 217 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nike, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/301521406) | [020 DIGITAL SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602622311) |

## What reviewers say

### Nike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nike-engineered-for-athletes/id1095459556)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop the latest Nike and Jordan footwear, apparel, and accessories. Become a member for exclusive access to new releases, personalized style advice, and rewards. Discover innovative sport styles and streetwear collections.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member access to latest releases, Personalized style advice, Shop Jordan brand clothing and sneakers, Customize iconic Nike shoes, Expert training and coaching tips, In-store product details and reviews

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great selection of products
- 💡 Customization options
- 🚀 Convenient app experience
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information
- 🐛 Buggy checkout process
- 🐛 Unreliable order tracking
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Poor communication on product availability

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to complete checkout
- Inaccurate inventory information
- Delayed or lost order notifications
- Glitches when switching between app and website
- Login issues and account access problems

**Requested features**

- Improved product filtering and search
- Ability to cancel orders within a reasonable timeframe
- Seamless integration with SNKRS app
- Personalized recommendations based on user preferences
- Expanded sizing options, especially for big and tall customers


### ECONO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econo/id6791468420)

This loyalty rewards program allows shoppers to earn points on purchases at participating outlets. Points can be redeemed for cash rebates, vouchers, and exclusive member promotions. Registration is simple via the app, granting immediate access to benefits.

**Highlights:** Earn reward points on purchases, Redeem points for cash rebates, Exclusive member-only promotions, Early access to campaigns, Birthday rewards and vouchers, Check reward points balance, Instant promotion updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nike free?

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

### Is ECONO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nike or ECONO?

ECONO is rated higher. Nike averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while ECONO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nike or ECONO have ads?

Nike shows ads; ECONO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nike or ECONO?

Nike ships an update weekly, and ECONO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nike was updated on October 24, 2026 and ECONO on October 15, 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.*