Comparison

StyleHint vs CU APP

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

Head to head
About

StyleHint

Discover fashion inspiration and new styling ideas using photos. Search for outfits from popular brands like UNIQLO and GU, and find similar items to purchase.

Highlights
  • Search outfits by item
  • Image recognition style search
  • Explore global fashion trends
  • Purchase items online
  • Share your outfits
  • Filter by location, season, gender
Features
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UNIQLO and GU's official app to search for styles and fashion. Explore outfits from around the world and discover new ways to style yourself using items from UNIQLO and GU. *=========================* What you can do with StyleHint *=========================* - Search for outfits using items from UNIQLO and GU - Use photos either taken with your camera or saved to your device and search styles from around the world - Check for the latest fashion trends and outfits from around the world - Purchase an item you like - Share your outfits * Items that can be purchased through StyleHint are limited to UNIQLO and GU items. We will be increasing the number of brands gradually. *=========================* Function details of StyleHint *=========================* [Explore outfits] Search for outfits using items from popular brands such as UNIQLO and GU. Filter location, period and gender to easily find your favorite outfit. Search by combining multiple keywords such as brand, season and trend words (ex. “UNIQLO outfit” “dress outfit” “fall outfit”) [Search for styles to wear] Equipped with a search function that utilizes image recognition technology. Snap a photo or select a photo from your camera roll and search to coordinate outfits. You can also snap a photo and find similar items. [Explore fashion trends from around the world] Favorite an item or style you like. Follow your favorite user to get more styling inspirations. [Purchase an item you like online] Similar products from UNIQLO and GU are displayed when you snap a photo and can be purchased right away at our online store. * Items that can be purchased through StyleHint are limited to UNIQLO and GU items. We will be increasing the number of brands gradually. [Share your outfits easily] Select a photo from your camera roll and make a post. StyleHint will automatically tag your clothes and identify similar items available from UNIQLO and GU. *=========================* Popular brands *=========================* UNIQLO, GU *=========================* Popular search keywords *=========================* UNIQLO outfit / GU outfit / men's outfit/ women's outfit / kids outfit / mom outfit spring / summer / autumn / winter skirt outfit / wide pants outfit / dress outfit / fleece outfit / down jacket outfit / maternity outfit / simple outfit fashion / fashion online store / women’s fashion / men's fashion / kids clothing *=========================* Recommended to those who want to *=========================* - Find new ways to style everyday outfits - Find inspirations from those with a great sense of style - Find ways to style accessories such as hats and scarves *Campaigns are not sponsored by Apple Inc.

About

CU APP

Features
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Upgrade CU APP to unlock boundless surprises! Upgrade CU APP to unlock boundless surprises! We're excited to introduce our latest features designed to enhance your experience: - Member Registration: Create your account easily and unlock the member benefits! - Link Up with H COINS: Auto link up CU APP member with H·COINS to enjoy exclusive H·COINS benefits. - Point Redemption: Redeem Favourite, Rewards Faster! Members can redeem e-Vouchers, hots items and your favourite rewards in both CU APP and H·COINS app with H Coins. - New User-friendly App Interface: Members can check H Coins balance with just one click and stay connect for latest promotions. Enjoy the extraordinary offers from CU APP! Enjoy Exclusive Privileges, download CU APP Now!

Screenshots

StyleHint4 screens
CU APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

StyleHint and CU APP are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StyleHint ships an update every 6 weeks, CU APP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StyleHint versus CU APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStyleHintCU APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社ファーストリテイリングNEWMARKET SOURCING COMPANY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

StyleHint

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login issues with UNIQLO account
  • App gets stuck in a loop during login
  • Session expired errors
  • App redirects to UNIQLO website on login
  • Login screen is in English
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  • Unable to log in repeatedly
  • App crashes automatically after screen lock
  • Account deletion not working

Requested features

15 requests
  • Save hashtags and keywords
  • Categorize outfits by season per model
  • Save desired styles and keywords
  • Ability to copy product names
  • Barcode search within the app
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  • Split screen for followed outfits
  • Search by body type and age
  • Link from UNIQLO/GU apps to StyleHint
  • Sync purchase history for styling
  • Search by category, gender, age
  • Filter popular outfits by likes/posts
  • Seamless information exchange with other apps
  • Draft feature for posts
  • Improve product search for posting
  • Allow searching for items not just GU/UNIQLO

CU APP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StyleHint

No in-app purchases

None

CU APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StyleHint free?
StyleHint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CU APP free?
CU APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StyleHint or CU APP have ads?
Neither StyleHint nor CU APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StyleHint or CU APP?
StyleHint ships an update every 6 weeks, and CU APP monthly. Most recently, StyleHint was updated on October 26, 2026 and CU APP on October 20, 2026.

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