Buckle vs Boot Barn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buckle
Discover new arrivals and reserve your favorite fashion items for up to 24 hours. Shop directly on the website or opt for free shipping to your local store.
- New arrival notifications
- Item reservation
- Online shopping
- Store locator
- Free shipping to store
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Instant access to your favorite styles, wherever you are. Stay Updated On New Arrivals Receive instant notifications when new product has arrived Shop Your Favorites Filter to your local store inventory or shop our full online assortment. Check out in the app! Pick up your purchase at your favorite store or have items shipped directly to you. Connect With Us Follow us @Buckle on Instagram and Facebook for new and trending styles, fashion tips and events
Boot Barn
Discover and shop a vast selection of western and work boots, clothing, and accessories. Find exclusive collections, access in-store shopping modes, and locate nearby country music events and concerts.
- Shop full product assortment
- Exclusive collections and new arrivals
- In-store shopping mode
- Boot Barn Radio
- Concert and event finder
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Boot Barn is the nation's largest retailer of western and work boots and clothing, hats, accessories, and the latest in western-inspired fashion. The new Boot Barn app brings you our full product assortment plus exclusive in-app features. Exclusive App Features Shop: Explore our full assortment of thousands of cowboy boots, work boots, clothing, cowboy hats, accessories, and western fashion pieces. Plus, get first access to exclusive collections and new arrivals. Easily search for items or shop by category to find products tailored to your lifestyle. Shop over 10,000 styles of cowboy boots, work boots, and casual boots. In-Store Mode Shop items available in your local store for an easy in-store shopping experience. Boot Barn Radio: Take our exclusive radio station on the go or listen while you shop in store. Concert Finder & Events: Find concerts, rodeos, and other country events nearest you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Boot Barn at free against Buckle's free with in-app purchases. Boot Barn also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 31%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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.
Buckle ships an update every 3 months, Boot Barn monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buckle | Boot Barn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (31K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 31K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #177 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Buckle, Inc. | Boot Barn, Inc. |
Customer experience
Buckle
Boot Barn
User reviews
Buckle
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 📱 Easy in-store reservation system
- 🔔 Helpful push notifications for new arrivals
- 💳 Credit card management integration
- 🏪 Quick local store inventory visibility
- 👍 Simple and intuitive navigation for reservations
Room to improve
- 🚫 Cannot purchase items online through app
- 🔍 Limited to single store inventory viewing
- 📊 No order history or purchase tracking
- 🖼️ Poor product information display
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical glitches
Boot Barn
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app and store
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Convenient app features (rewards, radio)
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Smooth online shopping experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Account and shopping cart issues (loading, freezing, disappearing items)
- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information between app and stores
- 🐛 Rewards program not working properly
- 🐛 Checkout and payment problems (multiple payments required, charges without orders)
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs (filters not working, navigation issues)
Bugs and requests
Buckle
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes when clicking on product notifications
- App freezes and requires refresh after 2-3 minutes of use
- Cannot add items to cart - only enlarges images
- Product details don't load when clicking items
- App won't work on cellular data - requires WiFi
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- Login verification fails for many users
- Password reset functionality broken
- Address verification issues
- Payment form submission fails
- App crashes when selecting product sizes
- Notification system doesn't display properly
- Gender category filter not working (shows wrong items)
- Inventory mismatch between app and website
- Network error messages despite active connection
Requested features
13 requests- Full online ordering and shipping capability
- Search functionality across entire inventory
- View all store locations and inventory simultaneously
- Order history and purchase tracking
- Wishlist/favorites that sync across stores
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- Filter products by size, color, fit, and availability
- Product reviews and ratings
- Kids clothing category
- Jewelry and accessories full catalog
- Advanced sorting options
- Ability to update and manage favorites
- Direct cart functionality without website redirect
- Detailed product descriptions and specifications
Boot Barn
Reported bugs
5 issues- Account section infinite loading
- Unable to add items to cart
- App update button not working
- White screen/loading issues in app
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating and using filters
Requested features
5 requests- Wishlist/save for later feature
- Ability to apply discounts/rewards to online purchases
- Improved account management (saved payment info, address changes)
- Better integration between in-store and app rewards
- More transparent inventory information
In-app purchases
Buckle
No in-app purchases
Boot Barn
No in-app purchases
