FIGS® vs SKIMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FIGS®
Discover and shop for modern, comfortable medical apparel designed for performance and style. Access exclusive color and style launches, be the first to know about promotions, and explore collections for men and women.
- Exclusive color and style launches
- Early access to promotions
- Shop men's and women's collections
- Moisture-wicking fabric
- Anti-wrinkle properties
- Antimicrobial fabric technology
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WHY WEAR SCRUBS WHEN YOU CAN #wearFIGS Because you deserve to look your best, feel your best and perform at your best no matter what your day throws at you–FIGS has you covered 24/7 with modern, technically innovative and ridiculously comfortable scrubs and lifewear. Made from our proprietary FIONx fabric, FIGS are always moisture-wicking, anti-wrinkle, four-way stretch, ridiculously soft, and feature Silvadur™ antimicrobial fabric technology. We also give back–Through our Threads for Threads initiative we have donated over 500,000 sets of scrubs to over 35 countries around the world. FIGS is transforming the healthcare experience by revolutionizing the medical apparel industry with a focus on design, comfort and functionality. THE APP: Get access to exclusive color and style launches available ONLY on the app Be the first to know about promotions Shop Core styles and collections for Women and Men–24/7, 365 days a year Follow us on social: Instagram: @wearFIGS Twitter: @wearFIGS
SKIMS
Discover innovative underwear, loungewear, and shapewear designed to provide solutions for all body types. Earn rewards by signing up or logging into your account.
- Shapewear solutions
- Loungewear collection
- Innovative underwear
- Stretches to twice its size
- SKIMS Rewards program
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Sign up by creating an account or log in with your existing SKIMS account to unlock SKIMS Rewards today! SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear. We are setting new standards by providing solutions for every body. From technically constructed shapewear that enhances your curves to underwear that stretches to twice its size, our goal is to consistently innovate on the past and advance our industry for the future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SKIMS at none against FIGS®'s shown. SKIMS also leads on chart position (#180 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FIGS®'s advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 FIGS® against 4.9 for SKIMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of FIGS®'s written reviews are positive against 66% of SKIMS's.
FIGS® ships an update fortnightly, SKIMS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | FIGS® | SKIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (25K ratings) | 4.9 (58K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better | 66.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25K | 58K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #180 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FIGS, INC. | Skims Body, Inc. |
Customer experience
FIGS®
SKIMS
User reviews
FIGS®
From 25K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 High-quality, durable scrubs
- 👍 Comfortable and stylish design
- 🎨 Wide range of colors and styles
- 🤩 Consistently praised by users
- 🤗 Excellent customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App has bugs and glitches
- 🤔 App lacks key features like size/length options
- 💰 Expensive, but worth the price
- 🙄 Inventory issues and sold-out items
SKIMS
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Comfortable and high-quality clothing
- 🚀 User-friendly app design
- 💎 Loyalty program and rewards
- 🥰 Love for the brand and founder
- 👌 Efficient customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with login and cart issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent inventory and sizing information
- 📦 Frustrating return and shipping experiences
- 💰 Expensive products
Bugs and requests
FIGS®
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Checkout process has issues
- Inventory not accurately reflected in the app
- Size/length options not available in the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add petite and tall size options to the app
- Improve app navigation and make it more user-friendly
- Integrate veterans/student discounts into the app
- Allow easier returns and exchanges through the app
SKIMS
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues and account not found errors
- Problems adding items to cart
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information
Requested features
4 requests- Add wishlist/save for later feature
- Improve sync between app and website
- Provide more detailed size and fit information
- Add currency conversion and localization options
In-app purchases
FIGS®
No in-app purchases
SKIMS
No in-app purchases
