# Warby Parker vs NYC BUD

The clearest difference is ads: NYC BUD at none against Warby Parker's shown. NYC BUD also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Warby Parker's advantage is ratings volume (296K vs 14) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Warby Parker against 4.9 for NYC BUD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warby Parker has 296K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Warby Parker ships an update every 10 days, NYC BUD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warby Parker | NYC BUD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (296K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warby-parker/id1107693363/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bud/id6781212541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 331 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Warby Parker Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107693362) | [BUDBIZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781212543) |

## What reviewers say

### Warby Parker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warby-parker/id1107693363)

Shop for eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses with ease. Virtually try on frames, get personalized recommendations, and measure your pupillary distance. Enjoy free shipping and returns on all orders.

**Highlights:** Shop frames starting at $95, Virtual try-on with AI recommendations, Shop contact lenses, Measure pupillary distance, Free shipping and returns

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Convenient home try-on
- 👍 Affordable prices
- 👍 High-quality products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ordering issues
- 🐛 Delivery delays
- 🐛 Incorrect prescriptions
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- ⚠️ Limited availability in Canada

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Virtual try-on feature not working
- Ordering process glitches

**Requested features**

- Allow replacing lost/broken glasses without new prescription
- Improve app user experience
- Integrate insurance information in ordering process


### NYC BUD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bud/id6781212541)

Access an online menu, place orders, and track their status directly from your mobile device. Receive exclusive announcements and manage your shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Sign-up, Shop online menu, Track orders, Exclusive announcements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Warby Parker free?

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

### Is NYC BUD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Warby Parker or NYC BUD?

NYC BUD is rated higher. Warby Parker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 296K ratings, while NYC BUD averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Warby Parker or NYC BUD have ads?

Warby Parker shows ads; NYC BUD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Warby Parker or NYC BUD?

Warby Parker ships an update every 10 days, and NYC BUD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Warby Parker was updated on November 12, 2026 and NYC BUD on November 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*