Comparison

Pottery Barn vs Coolibar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pottery Barn

Discover the latest home decor arrivals and get inspiration for every season. Create and manage wedding registries, book design help, and visualize products in your space using augmented reality. Receive personalized recommendations based on your shopping history.

Highlights
  • Shop latest arrivals and seasonal inspiration
  • Create and manage wedding registries
  • Book expert design help (virtual/in-person)
  • Shop curated looks by room
  • Personalized product recommendations
  • Virtual product preview in your home
Features
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Everything you love about shopping with us, all in one convenient place. Here’s what you can do with the Pottery Barn app: • Discover More: Be the first to shop new arrivals and get fresh inspiration each season. • Registry: Create and manage your registry from anywhere. • Expert Design Help: Book in-home, in-store, or virtual design sessions to create your dream space. • Shop by Room: Explore curated rooms and shop the look.  • Design Boards: Save looks you love and create custom mood boards. • Picks Just for You: Get personalized recommendations based on your style. • Design Tools: Use Room Scan and Room Planner to create 3D floor plans with your phone’s camera. About Us: For over 70 years, Pottery Barn has been a destination for uncompromising quality and timeless style. We design our collections in-house, creating foundational pieces and seasonal beauty for a comfortable, well-styled home.

About

Coolibar

Features
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Download the Coolibar app to get early access to collection launches, special offers, and a seamless shopping experience. Everything you love, right at your fingertips. EASY BROWSING Shop the freshest new arrivals across our entire catalog. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Be first to know about special offers and launches through push notifications. SECURE CHECKOUT IN A FLASH Tap, swipe, shop and secure your new products in an instant with our super easy checkout.

Screenshots

Pottery Barn4 screens
Coolibar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pottery Barn and Coolibar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pottery Barn versus Coolibar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPottery BarnCoolibar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.Coolibar Inc.,

Bugs and requests

Pottery Barn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not recognizing login credentials
  • Inconsistent behavior when updating addresses
  • Checkout process issues with Apple Pay
  • Unreliable stock information leading to order cancellations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate rewards program for easier redemption
  • Improve search and filtering functionality
  • Provide more transparent delivery timelines
  • Streamline checkout process and payment options

Coolibar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pottery Barn

No in-app purchases

None

Coolibar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pottery Barn free?
Pottery Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coolibar free?
Coolibar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pottery Barn or Coolibar have ads?
Neither Pottery Barn nor Coolibar shows ads.

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