# Warby Parker vs 5C Exchange

The clearest difference is ads: 5C Exchange at none against Warby Parker's shown. 5C Exchange also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Warby Parker's advantage is ratings volume (296K vs 1). 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 5.0 for 5C Exchange. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warby Parker has 296K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warby Parker | 5C Exchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (296K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warby-parker/id1107693363/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5c-exchange/id6790087653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 331 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Warby Parker Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107693362) | [Claremont Computer Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809467885) |

## What reviewers say

### Warby Parker

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

Shop for stylish eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses with virtual try-on features. Get personalized recommendations and easily manage your prescriptions. Enjoy free shipping and returns on all orders.

**Highlights:** Shop eyeglasses and sunglasses, Virtual try-on feature, AI-powered frame recommendations, Shop contact lenses, Pupillary distance measurement tool, Manage eyewear prescriptions

**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


### 5C Exchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5c-exchange/id6790087653)

A secure, closed marketplace for students at the five Claremont Colleges to buy, sell, trade, or give away items. Verified accounts ensure a safe, local exchange of goods like textbooks and furniture, promoting sustainability and community.

**Highlights:** Verified student accounts, Buy, sell, trade, or give away items, In-app messaging, Local, in-person exchanges, Sustainability tracking and eco badges, Report and moderation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 5C Exchange free?

5C Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Warby Parker or 5C Exchange?

5C Exchange is rated higher. Warby Parker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 296K ratings, while 5C Exchange averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Warby Parker or 5C Exchange have ads?

Warby Parker shows ads; 5C Exchange does not.

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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.*