# Gymboree vs Bouncing Bean

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bouncing Bean at free against Gymboree's free with in-app purchases. Bouncing Bean also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Gymboree's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Gymboree against 5.0 for Bouncing Bean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymboree has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Gymboree's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bouncing Bean's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymboree | Bouncing Bean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboree/id1495871937/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncing-bean/id6462760490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Children's Place](https://appshunter.io/developer/579835841) | [RAPID ACCELERATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550929304) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymboree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboree/id1495871937)

Shop curated collections for children up to size 12, plus coordinating outfits for parents. Get VIP access to promotions, track orders, and find store information. Earn rewards with the free My Place Rewards program across four brands.

**Highlights:** Shop curated children's collections, Coordinating adult outfits, VIP promotions and discounts, Order tracking and saved payment methods, In-store product scanner, Free rewards program, Shop multiple brands in one app

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Bouncing Bean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncing-bean/id6462760490)

This app offers a curated selection of baby items, expanding to include toddler apparel and clothing for mothers. It focuses on providing high-quality products for the whole family, driven by customer demand.

**Highlights:** Baby items selection, Toddler apparel, Mom clothing, Curated product range, Family-focused shopping

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymboree free?

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

### Is Bouncing Bean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gymboree or Bouncing Bean?

Bouncing Bean is rated higher. Gymboree averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bouncing Bean averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Gymboree or Bouncing Bean have ads?

Neither Gymboree nor Bouncing Bean shows ads.

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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.*