# MALLET. vs FATHER SONS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FATHER SONS at 721 against MALLET.'s 5. FATHER SONS also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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 — 5.0 for MALLET. against 4.9 for FATHER SONS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FATHER SONS has 721 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MALLET.'s written reviews are positive against 77% of FATHER SONS's.

MALLET. ships an update monthly, FATHER SONS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MALLET. | FATHER SONS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mallet/id1442692767/reviews)** | [4.9 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/father-sons/id1534167798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **721** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 74 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mallet.Footwear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431798729) | [FATHER SONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534167800) |

## What reviewers say

### MALLET.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mallet/id1442692767)

Discover the latest premium footwear and exclusive releases from a London-based brand. This app offers a smooth browsing experience with powerful search and filtering, plus a streamlined checkout process. Save items for later and view prices in your local currency.

**Highlights:** Browse latest drops, Exclusive app-only releases, Intuitive browsing, Powerful search and filtering, Streamlined checkout, Save items for later, Local currency pricing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FATHER SONS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/father-sons/id1534167798)

Discover exclusive, fitted clothing with unique designs, specializing in men's shirts. This brand is crafted by a father and operated by his sons, offering a distinctive style.

**Highlights:** Fitted clothing, Unique designs, Men's shirts specialization, Father & Sons brand

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing experience
- 👍 Great quality clothes
- 👍 Excellent quality and fit
- 👍 Fantastic company
- 👍 Luxury clothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible customer service
- 🐛 Poor performance
- 🐛 Sizes sold out
- 🐛 Can't change prices to other currencies
- 🐛 Missing filters

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Size guide links to garment care
- Can't select Euro as currency

**Requested features**

- Add size guide
- Add option to view prices in USD
- Add ability to filter by size, color, etc.
- Implement frequent shopper discount program
- Add contact us feature in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MALLET. free?

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

### Is FATHER SONS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MALLET. or FATHER SONS?

MALLET. is rated higher. MALLET. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FATHER SONS averages 4.9 from 721 ratings.

### Do MALLET. or FATHER SONS have ads?

Both MALLET. and FATHER SONS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MALLET. or FATHER SONS?

MALLET. ships an update monthly, and FATHER SONS every 5 weeks. Most recently, MALLET. was updated on October 2, 2026 and FATHER SONS on October 24, 2026.

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