# Madison + Mallory vs Nellie Mae

The clearest difference is ads: Nellie Mae at none against Madison + Mallory's shown. Nellie Mae also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 200). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.8 for Madison + Mallory against 5.0 for Nellie Mae. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nellie Mae has 6.9K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Madison + Mallory's written reviews are positive against 93% of Nellie Mae's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Madison + Mallory | Nellie Mae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madison-plus-mallory/id1340535298/reviews) | **[5.0 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nellie-mae/id1354569219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Madison + Mallory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340535297) | [Nellie Mae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354569218) |

## What reviewers say

### Madison + Mallory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madison-plus-mallory/id1340535298)

Discover trendy and affordable fashion for young women. Shop clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories curated by YouTube influencers. Get notified of new arrivals and exclusive app-only discounts.

**Highlights:** Mobile shopping access, New arrival notifications, Exclusive discounts, App-only sales, Curated fashion items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nellie Mae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nellie-mae/id1354569219)

Shop the latest fashion trends from a women's clothing boutique. Browse new arrivals, promotions, and easily order items. Get notified when waitlisted products are back in stock.

**Highlights:** Browse new arrivals and promotions, Easy ordering and checkout, Waitlist items, Back-in-stock notifications, Order fulfillment and shipping notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 💕 Cute and affordable clothes
- 📽️ Helpful fit videos
- 🛒 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Strict return policy
- 🛒 Issues with cart/checkout
- 🐛 App bugs and maintenance issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to remove items from cart
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement 'favorite' or 'like' feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Madison + Mallory free?

Madison + Mallory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nellie Mae free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Madison + Mallory or Nellie Mae?

Nellie Mae is rated higher. Madison + Mallory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Nellie Mae averages 5.0 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Madison + Mallory or Nellie Mae have ads?

Madison + Mallory shows ads; Nellie Mae does not.

### Which is updated more often, Madison + Mallory or Nellie Mae?

Madison + Mallory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nellie Mae every 3 weeks. Most recently, Madison + Mallory was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nellie Mae on November 2, 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.*