# Gem vs Cinched

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem at none against Cinched's 3. Gem also leads on ratings volume (983 vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Cinched's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinched sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gem asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gem against 5.0 for Cinched. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gem has 983 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Gem's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cinched's.

Gem ships an update every 2 months, Cinched every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem | Cinched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-search-vintage/id1459900557/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinched/id6760870850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **983** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gem Search, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459900556) | [Get Cinched, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791659922) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-search-vintage/id1459900557)

Discover secondhand and vintage clothing efficiently across numerous online stores and marketplaces. Find specific items or browse by decade and brand, with options to save favorites and receive notifications. Purchase directly from the seller's website without additional fees.

**Highlights:** Unified search for resale sites, Image search functionality, Filter by price, size, location, decade, Browse by decade, brand, gender, Save favorite items, Push/email notifications, Direct purchase from seller

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Must have app
- 🚀 Efficient way to search across platforms
- 💎 Gem of an app for vintage lovers
- 🔍 Comprehensive search for vintage items
- 🛒 Streamlines online vintage shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search filters
- 💾 Limits on saved searches/items
- 🔍 Inaccurate search results at times
- 🤖 Needs better algorithm to surface relevant items

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent display of sold items in search results
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add image search functionality
- Expand search filters (e.g. condition, category)
- Improve saved search/item organization
- Include more platforms (e.g. Mercari, The RealReal)


### Cinched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinched/id6760870850)

Build a digital closet, share outfit inspiration, and shop for unique secondhand fashion. Connect with a community of style enthusiasts and discover curated pieces from real people, not algorithms. Sell your own items with no transaction fees, just a subscription.

**Highlights:** Digital closet management, Outfit inspiration discovery, Shop secondhand fashion, Follow user styles, List items for sale, Track purchases and sales

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Buyer | $4.99 | per month |
| Seller Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Seller Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem free?

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

### Is Cinched free?

Cinched is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gem or Cinched?

Cinched is rated higher. Gem averages 4.9 out of 5 from 983 ratings, while Cinched averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Gem or Cinched have ads?

Neither Gem nor Cinched shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem or Cinched?

Gem ships an update every 2 months, and Cinched every 10 days. Most recently, Gem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cinched on November 9, 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.*