Comparison

Carter's vs Gymboree

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

Head to head
About

Carter's

Discover and shop styles for babies, toddlers, and big kids from five beloved family brands. Find curated collections for specific needs like bedtime or gifts, and enjoy convenient shopping options like curbside pickup and same-day delivery.

Highlights
  • Shop 5 family brands in one app
  • Check local store inventory
  • Curbside pickup & same-day delivery
  • Track Carter's Rewards
  • App-exclusive launches
  • Browse sustainable essentials
Features
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The Carter's app makes shopping for your little ones easier than ever — with styles from all 5 brands: Carter's®, OshKosh B'gosh®, Skip Hop®, Little Planet®, and Otter Avenue™. Whether you're shopping for baby, toddler, or big kid, the app helps you find what you need fast, with curated collections for bedtime, playtime, gift-giving, and more. Key Features: - Shop all 5 brands in one place - Quickly check local store inventory - Choose curbside pickup or same-day delivery (where available) - Track and redeem Carter's Rewards - Stay up to date with app-exclusive launches - Easily browse soft, sustainable essentials for every age and stage Save time, stay inspired, and shop confidently — right from your phone.

About

Gymboree

Shop curated collections for children up to size 12, plus coordinating outfits for parents. Get VIP access to promotions, track orders, and find store information. Earn rewards with the free My Place Rewards program across four brands.

Highlights
  • Shop curated children's collections
  • Coordinating adult outfits
  • VIP promotions and discounts
  • Order tracking and saved payment methods
  • In-store product scanner
  • Free rewards program
  • Shop multiple brands in one app
Features
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Cherish childhood & every little moment with the Gymboree app! Shop the latest curated bow-to-toe collections for your little ones up to size 12 + coordinating looks for mom & dad too. VIP APP ACCESS • Be the first to know about the latest promotions & special discounts via push notifications SHOP ON THE GO • Stay logged in at all times to quickly place orders and easily track your order status • Check out even faster with payment methods saved directly to your wallet • Find locations near you and check store hours • Save time and check if the styles, colors, and sizes you need are available in your nearest location before you go • Shop smart with in-store mode – a convenient barcode scanner to view product descriptions, ratings & reviews EVERYDAY PERKS • Join our FREE My Place Rewards program to manage your account: access your member number, earn & track your points, redeem your rewards & coupons • Shop 4 brands in 1 place: Gymboree - bow-to-toe outfits for every special occasion in sizes 12m-12 The Children’s Place – all the toddler-to-big kid clothing (dresses, shirts, shoes, uniforms, jackets, coats, sweaters & more!) in sizes 0-18 Sugar & Jade – trending fashion for teens sizes 8-22 PJ Place – pajamas for every girl & boy, infant to adult sizes ABOUT US The Children's Place, Inc. family of retail clothing brands strives to be your go-to place for quality, value, and style. Designed with childhood and family in mind, The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brands celebrate self-expression, confidence & addresses every stage by dressing every age. We are The Children’s Place & our place is your place!

Screenshots

Carter's4 screens
Gymboree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Carter's at free against Gymboree's free with in-app purchases. Carter's also leads on ratings volume (185K vs 11K) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). Gymboree's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Carter's against 4.9 for Gymboree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carter's has 185K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Carter's's written reviews are positive against 80% of Gymboree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carter's ships an update fortnightly, Gymboree weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Carter's versus Gymboree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarter'sGymboree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (185K ratings)4.9 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings185K — better11K
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter's Retail, Inc.The Children's Place

Customer experience

Carter's

All ratings184,735 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative27.9%

Gymboree

All ratings11,147 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

Carter's

From 185K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Love the clothes
  • 💰 Great deals and rewards
  • 👍 Convenient app for shopping
  • 🛒 Smooth checkout process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with errors
  • 🔍 Inaccurate inventory/filtering
  • 🔄 Items disappearing from cart
  • 🔒 Issues with password recovery
  • 🤔 Confusing/unintuitive layout

Gymboree

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great quality clothing
  • 👍 Cute and unique options
  • 👍 Helpful outfit suggestions
  • 👍 Affordable prices
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Rewards program issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with returns/exchanges
  • 🐛 Limited physical store locations

Bugs and requests

Carter's

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add items to cart
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect address auto-correction
  • Rewards not applying properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a 'favorites' feature
  • Improve cart management
  • Better sync between app and website
  • More detailed product information

Gymboree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not allowing sign-in after updates
  • Checkout process issues with adding/removing items
  • Coupon codes not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back physical stores
  • Improve app stability and user experience
  • Expand rewards program and offer more benefits

In-app purchases

None

Carter's

No in-app purchases

None

Gymboree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carter's free?
Carter's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gymboree free?
Gymboree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carter's or Gymboree?
Carter's and Gymboree are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 185K and 11K ratings respectively.
Do Carter's or Gymboree have ads?
Neither Carter's nor Gymboree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carter's or Gymboree?
Carter's ships an update fortnightly, and Gymboree weekly. Most recently, Carter's was updated on October 17, 2026 and Gymboree on October 16, 2026.

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