Primitive Skate vs Thryfty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Primitive Skate
Shop for skateboards and apparel directly from your mobile device. Browse the latest collections and purchase your favorite items with ease.
- Online shopping
- Skateboard purchase
- Apparel purchase
- Browse collections
- Mobile convenience
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Primitive skateboards and apparel online shopping app.
Thryfty
Discover exclusive jewelry releases and sales through this app. Enjoy easier access to a curated selection of jewelry with app-only perks.
- App-only releases
- Exclusive sales
- Easier jewelry access
- Curated selection
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The official Thryfty app: Get app-only releases, exclusive sales, and easier access to all the jewelry you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Thryfty at ad-supported against Primitive Skate's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
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 Primitive Skate against 4.9 for Thryfty. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 469 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Primitive Skate's written reviews are positive against 94% of Thryfty's.
Primitive Skate ships an update monthly, Thryfty every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Primitive Skate | Thryfty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (469 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 469 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Primitive Company | Thryfty, LLC |
Customer experience
Primitive Skate
Thryfty
User reviews
Primitive Skate
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great quality products
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to navigate app
- 💯 Loyal and satisfied customer base
- 🤩 Awesome collaborations and designs
- 🔥 Highly recommended brand
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with account creation and login
- 💰 Shipping costs can be high
- 🕰️ Slow restocking of sold-out items
- 🤔 Inconsistent customer service experience
Thryfty
From 469 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 High-quality jewelry products
- 💰 Affordable pricing for quality
- 🚀 Easy-to-use app interface
- ⏱️ Quick shipping times
- 🔧 Durable products that last years
Room to improve
- 🐛 Payment processing errors on app
- 🛒 Cart loss during checkout issues
- ⚙️ Clasp durability problems on pendants
- 📦 Long delivery times (10-17 days)
- 💳 In-store credit refund policy issues
Bugs and requests
Primitive Skate
Reported bugs
3 issues- Errors when trying to create an account
- Shipping issues and delays
- Problems with processing returns
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track order status
- Option to purchase gift cards
- Improved returns and exchanges process
- Expanded size and color options
Thryfty
Reported bugs
3 issues- App payment processing failures
- Cart data loss during transaction
- Refund system not delivering promised store credit
Requested features
2 requests- More variety in chain styles
- Improved payment processing reliability
In-app purchases
Primitive Skate
No in-app purchases
Thryfty
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Primitive Skate free?
Is Thryfty free?
Which has better reviews, Primitive Skate or Thryfty?
Do Primitive Skate or Thryfty have ads?
Which is updated more often, Primitive Skate or Thryfty?
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