# Throwback. vs FROST NYC

The clearest difference is rating: FROST NYC at 4.9 against Throwback.'s 4.1. FROST NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (228 vs 7). Throwback.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

FROST NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FROST NYC has 228 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Throwback. ships an update every 5 weeks, FROST NYC every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throwback. | FROST NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback/id1434370438/reviews) | **[4.9 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost-nyc/id1603349904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **228** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Throwback PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434370437) | [Nison Kaykov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603349906) |

## What reviewers say

### Throwback.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback/id1434370438)

Access a wide range of basketball apparel, from the latest NBA jerseys to retro styles. Get exclusive app-only discounts, early access to new products, and special collections.

**Highlights:** Latest NBA jerseys, Retro Mitchell & Ness, App-only discounts, Early product releases, Exclusive collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FROST NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost-nyc/id1603349904)

Shop a wide selection of hip-hop inspired jewelry, including custom chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and watches crafted from gold and diamonds. Discover high-quality urban jewelry designed to complement street style and urban culture.

**Highlights:** Custom hip-hop jewelry, Gold and diamond pieces, Chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, Rolex watches, Urban and street style designs, E-commerce platform

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throwback. free?

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

### Is FROST NYC free?

FROST NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Throwback. or FROST NYC?

FROST NYC is rated higher. Throwback. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FROST NYC averages 4.9 from 228 ratings.

### Do Throwback. or FROST NYC have ads?

Throwback. shows ads; FROST NYC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Throwback. or FROST NYC?

Throwback. ships an update every 5 weeks, and FROST NYC every 12 months. Most recently, Throwback. was updated on October 24, 2026 and FROST NYC on October 30, 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.*