# T.J.Maxx vs Dillard's

The clearest difference is rating: Dillard's at 4.7 against T.J.Maxx's 2.5. Dillard's also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (23% vs 5%). T.J.Maxx's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Dillard's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of T.J.Maxx's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's.

T.J.Maxx ships an update every 2 months, Dillard's monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T.J.Maxx | Dillard's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tjmaxx/id1231524763/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dillards/id1531693379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 4.6% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The TJX Companies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231524762) | [Dillard's, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482612143) |

## What reviewers say

### T.J.Maxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tjmaxx/id1231524763)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop amazing styles and savings on the go. Track and redeem TJX Rewards, manage your credit card, access gift cards, and find nearby store locations with hours and directions.

**Highlights:** Shop styles and savings, Redeem and track TJX Rewards, Manage TJX Rewards credit card, Access and redeem gift cards, Find nearby stores, Check store hours and get directions

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome app!
- 💳 Easy to manage credit card

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Cannot link credit card
- 🔍 Useless search function
- 🤖 Terrible customer service
- 🤯 Impossible to log in
- 🤔 Confusing account management

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not syncing to app
- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and password reset problems

**Requested features**

- Auto-delete used rewards certificates
- Ability to track orders
- Unified login across website and app
- Improved search and filtering options


### Dillard's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dillards/id1531693379)

Shop the latest fashion, beauty, and home goods from a major fashion retailer. Easily pay in-store with your phone, track purchases, and manage rewards. Create wish lists and registries.

**Highlights:** In-store mobile payment, Rewards program management, Purchase history tracking, Wish list creation, Registry sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🛒 Convenient in-store shopping experience
- 💳 Useful for managing Dillard's credit card
- 🏪 Great customer service at physical stores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Dysfunctional app setup and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of in-stock information for local stores
- 🌐 Redirects to website instead of in-app shopping
- 🔒 Confusing and inconsistent login/password requirements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login and account verification issues
- Overlapping UI elements on tablets

**Requested features**

- In-app shopping experience like competitors
- Ability to check item availability at local stores
- Streamlined payment and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T.J.Maxx free?

T.J.Maxx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dillard's free?

Dillard's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, T.J.Maxx or Dillard's?

Dillard's is rated higher. T.J.Maxx averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Dillard's averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do T.J.Maxx or Dillard's have ads?

Neither T.J.Maxx nor Dillard's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T.J.Maxx or Dillard's?

T.J.Maxx ships an update every 2 months, and Dillard's monthly. Most recently, T.J.Maxx was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dillard's on October 17, 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.*