Comparison

Gymboree vs Posh Peanut

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

Head to head
About

Gymboree

Shop curated collections for children and coordinating looks for adults. Access exclusive promotions, track orders, and find store information. Join the free rewards program to earn points and redeem coupons across four popular brands.

Highlights
  • Shop curated bow-to-toe collections
  • Coordinating looks for mom & dad
  • VIP app access with promotions
  • Order tracking and saved payment methods
  • In-store barcode scanner
  • Free My Place Rewards program
  • Shop 4 brands in 1 app
Features
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Cherish childhood & every little moment with the Gymboree app! Shop the latest curated bow-to-toe collections for your little ones up to size 12 + coordinating looks for mom & dad too. VIP APP ACCESS • Be the first to know about the latest promotions & special discounts via push notifications SHOP ON THE GO • Stay logged in at all times to quickly place orders and easily track your order status • Check out even faster with payment methods saved directly to your wallet • Find locations near you and check store hours • Save time and check if the styles, colors, and sizes you need are available in your nearest location before you go • Shop smart with in-store mode – a convenient barcode scanner to view product descriptions, ratings & reviews EVERYDAY PERKS • Join our FREE My Place Rewards program to manage your account: access your member number, earn & track your points, redeem your rewards & coupons • Shop 4 brands in 1 place: Gymboree - bow-to-toe outfits for every special occasion in sizes 12m-12 The Children’s Place – all the toddler-to-big kid clothing (dresses, shirts, shoes, uniforms, jackets, coats, sweaters & more!) in sizes 0-18 Sugar & Jade – trending fashion for teens sizes 8-22 PJ Place – pajamas for every girl & boy, infant to adult sizes ABOUT US The Children's Place, Inc. family of retail clothing brands strives to be your go-to place for quality, value, and style. Designed with childhood and family in mind, The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brands celebrate self-expression, confidence & addresses every stage by dressing every age. We are The Children’s Place & our place is your place!

About

Posh Peanut

Shop Posh Peanut's signature bamboo clothing for the whole family with ease. Get early access to new collections, exclusive discounts, and personalized shopping experiences. Stay updated on launches with instant notifications.

Highlights
  • Fast and personalized shopping
  • Save favorites and create wishlists
  • App-only collections and discounts
  • Instant push notifications for launches
  • Family outfits from signature bamboo fabric
Features
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Soon to be your new favorite app! The fastest and easiest way to shop Posh Peanut — snag those coveted pieces on launch days, get your PP fix before anyone else, and access to app-exclusive content! PP Perks: •Fast and personalized shopping •Save your favorites and create a wishlist •App-only collections and discounts •First to know with instant push notifications •The cutest Instagram worthy outfits for the whole family, all made from our signature buttery-soft Päpook™ bamboo fabric that's perfect for delicate skin Our goal? To remind you to celebrate your every day through high-quality, beautifully designed, and thoughtfully produced pieces for the whole family.

Screenshots

Gymboree4 screens
Posh Peanut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gymboree at none against Posh Peanut's shown. Gymboree also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (11K vs 882). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gymboree against 4.9 for Posh Peanut. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymboree has 11K ratings behind it against 882, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gymboree ships an update every 9 days, Posh Peanut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gymboree versus Posh Peanut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymboreePosh Peanut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better4.9 (882 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better78.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better882
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Children's PlacePosh Peanut INC

Customer experience

Gymboree

All ratings11,296 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

Posh Peanut

All ratings882 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Gymboree

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great quality clothing
  • 👍 Cute and unique options
  • 👍 Helpful outfit suggestions
  • 👍 Affordable prices
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Rewards program issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with returns/exchanges
  • 🐛 Limited physical store locations

Posh Peanut

From 882 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Soft and comfortable clothing
  • 🌟 High-quality products
  • 👍 Convenient app experience
  • 🔍 Easy to navigate
  • ⚡ Seamless checkout

Room to improve

  • 🛒 Items sell out quickly
  • 🔄 Inconsistent session handling
  • 🇨🇦 Shipping issues to Canada
  • 🕰️ Slow website/app performance during drops

Bugs and requests

Gymboree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not allowing sign-in after updates
  • Checkout process issues with adding/removing items
  • Coupon codes not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back physical stores
  • Improve app stability and user experience
  • Expand rewards program and offer more benefits

Posh Peanut

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or doesn't load items during new releases
  • Payment processing issues on the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search by size option
  • Ability to save browsing session when switching apps
  • Improved error handling and out-of-stock notifications

In-app purchases

None

Gymboree

No in-app purchases

None

Posh Peanut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gymboree free?
Gymboree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Posh Peanut free?
Posh Peanut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gymboree or Posh Peanut?
Gymboree is rated higher. Gymboree averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Posh Peanut averages 4.9 from 882 ratings.
Do Gymboree or Posh Peanut have ads?
Posh Peanut shows ads; Gymboree does not.
Which is updated more often, Gymboree or Posh Peanut?
Gymboree ships an update every 9 days, and Posh Peanut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gymboree was updated on November 13, 2026 and Posh Peanut on November 3, 2026.

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