# END. vs Sole Retriever

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: END. at none against Sole Retriever's 6. END. also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (25K vs 5.2K). Sole Retriever's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 55%) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sole Retriever sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. END. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for END. against 4.8 for Sole Retriever. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of END.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Sole Retriever's.

END. ships an update every 9 days, Sole Retriever monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | END. | Sole Retriever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/end/id1132649509/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-retriever-sneakers/id1553374770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 56 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashworth and Parker Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132649508) | [Sole Retriever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553374772) |

## What reviewers say

### END.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/end/id1132649509)

Shop a curated selection of over 200 global brands, designers, and cult products in menswear, womenswear, and sneakers. Discover new arrivals, exclusive collections, and collaborations with features like shop-the-look styling and instant notifications for restocks and launches.

**Highlights:** Shop over 200 global brands, Discover exclusive END. LABEL collections, Shop-the-look styling, Shared wishlists, Launch and restock notifications, Guest checkout

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Great selection of brands and products
- 💯 Reliable and excellent service
- 🤩 Best clothing app
- 🎯 Lots of steals and affordable prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with constant crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Issues with filters and search functionality
- 🤔 Slow wishlist and cart interactions
- 💰 High shipping costs and customs fees for international customers
- 🚫 Poor customer service and refund policies

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized access issues when trying to enter raffles
- Inconsistent pricing and product information between app and website
- Order cancellations without notification
- Refund and return process problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename wishlists
- More advanced filtering and sorting options
- Integration of launch/raffle system into the app
- Display of actual product measurements instead of just model details


### Sole Retriever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-retriever-sneakers/id1553374770)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

This app helps sneaker enthusiasts find and secure limited-edition shoe drops, raffles, and restocks from major brands. It provides real-time notifications, a release calendar, and tools to streamline the purchasing process.

**Highlights:** Sneaker raffle and release information, Real-time, personalized notifications, Restock alerts and AutoCart, Multi-browser for tracking, Detailed release calendar, Advanced raffle autofill, Saved retailer account logins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Restocks, Releases, Drop Alerts | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Timely notifications
- 📊 Helpful statistics and data
- 🔍 Comprehensive information on releases and raffles
- 🛒 Convenient auto-fill and checkout features
- 🔔 Useful restock alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Waitlist and access issues
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for non-US/EU users
- 🔕 Too many notifications
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account access problems
- Delayed or missing notifications
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Improved filtering and notification customization
- Expanded global coverage
- Free or more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is END. free?

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

### Is Sole Retriever free?

Sole Retriever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, END. or Sole Retriever?

END. is rated higher. END. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Sole Retriever averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do END. or Sole Retriever have ads?

Neither END. nor Sole Retriever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, END. or Sole Retriever?

END. ships an update every 9 days, and Sole Retriever monthly. Most recently, END. was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sole Retriever on November 7, 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.*