END. vs Wax Merchant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
END.
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.
- Shop over 200 global brands
- Discover exclusive END. LABEL collections
- Shop-the-look styling
- Shared wishlists
- Launch and restock notifications
- Guest checkout
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END. is a global leader and sharp point where contemporary fashion, sport, and lifestyle converge; a cultural curator for a generation that builds its identity through taste and individuality. It comes to life in the app. With the END. App, shop the meticulous selection of over 200 global brands, designers, and cult products. Inspiration often hits when you’re on the move. The END. App means that you can browse the latest products from the world’s best brands. Beyond that, stay up to date with the newest exclusive product created by END. From END. LABEL, a collection where style, quality, and fit intersect, through to acclaimed collaborations with names setting the pace in contemporary style. With the help of features like related products, shop-the-look styling, shared wishlists, and notifications when there are new launches or restocks, we’ve made sure that shopping our curated edit is as seamless as possible. Inspiration Enhanced product findability with new related products, shop-the-look styling, and improved search and filtering makes it easier than ever to discover new brands that fit naturally with your personal style. Wishlist Quick add-to-cart and wishlist controls, shared wishlists, back in stock & launch notifications, and guest checkout ensure you can secure your most-wanted pieces before they sell out. Exclusivity Be the first to find out about new drops, exclusive offers, and early sale access.
Wax Merchant
Discover and purchase vinyl records with an interactive, audio-first browsing experience. Explore curated collections, listen to tracks before buying, and manage your wishlist and orders seamlessly.
- Audio-first browsing
- Curated collections
- Listen before you buy
- Wishlist functionality
- Secure checkout
- Order tracking
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Wax Merchant is a modern online record store designed for underground electronic music lovers who want a more interactive way to discover and shop for records online. Explore curated collections, listen to selected tracks, and find new artists through a seamless mobile experience. The app combines a unique audio-first browsing experience, through its ‘scroll to dig’ functionality, with a growing catalogue of records across various underground electronic music genres. • Discover new releases, artists and labels • Explore curated selections and playlists • Save your favourite records to your personal wishlist • Browse by genre, mood, label, or artist • Stay updated with new arrivals and restocks Listen before you buy Browse records by swiping up and down to move to the next record. Preview different tracks on the record by swiping left and right. Easily save to your wishlist or add to cart. Simple and secure shopping • Smooth and intuitive, mobile first browsing • Secure checkout • Order tracking and history • Manage your account and preferences Designed for record collectors, by record collectors “Hey, we’re Wax Merchant, an independent online record store specialising in underground electronic music. We know digging for records online can be frustrating, so we’ve designed our app to be a truly mobile first experience, allowing you to get immersed into our record selection.” Download Wax Merchant to discover, listen, and shop for records wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: END. at 25K against Wax Merchant's 12. END. also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Wax Merchant's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for END. against 5.0 for Wax Merchant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: END. has 25K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
END. ships an update every 9 days, Wax Merchant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | END. | Wax Merchant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (25K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashworth and Parker Limited | Wax Merchant Limited |
Customer experience
END.
Wax Merchant
Bugs and requests
END.
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Wax Merchant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
END.
No in-app purchases
Wax Merchant
No in-app purchases
