# Next Drop vs Nice Kicks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nice Kicks at none against Next Drop's 2. Nice Kicks also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Next Drop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Drop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nice Kicks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Next Drop against 4.8 for Nice Kicks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nice Kicks has 12K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Next Drop's written reviews are positive against 57% of Nice Kicks's.

Next Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, Nice Kicks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Drop | Nice Kicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-drop-sneaker-releases/id1505235666/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-kicks/id1559441593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camden Fullmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/959313015) | [Nice Kicks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023923064) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-drop-sneaker-releases/id1505235666)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Stay informed about upcoming sneaker and streetwear releases with customizable feeds and timely notifications. Access a comprehensive list of drops and follow your favorite brands and stores. Widgets and Apple Watch support enhance the experience.

**Highlights:** Upcoming sneaker and streetwear release feed, Follow favorite brands and stores, Customizable drop notifications, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Dark Mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Drop+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Next Drop+ (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super Reliable Site
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Perfect App
- 👍 Awesome select
- 👍 Great Information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No live activity option?
- ❌ Not good app
- 💰 Cool App
- ❓ Are raffles legit?
- 🐛 Error code 503

**Reported bugs**

- No live activity option?
- Doesn't work
- The app doesn't work on my iPhone 12

**Requested features**

- Add the same shoe to the collection more than once
- Organize collection in order (e.g. all Jordan 1s together)
- Add StockX option for resellers
- Allow users to choose a permanent non-changeable location before gaining access to app's content


### Nice Kicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-kicks/id1559441593)

Stay informed about the latest sneaker releases, drops, and sales. Get notifications for surprise releases and restocks, and find direct links to purchase authentic footwear from top brands.

**Highlights:** Latest sneaker news and release dates, Notifications for surprise drops and restocks, Links to purchase authentic sneakers, Kicks Calendar for upcoming releases, Information on sales and raffles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast updates
- 👍 Great for sneaker news
- 👍 Helpful for finding new releases
- 👍 Useful app for sneakerheads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🔧 Confusing and unorganized UI
- 🔧 Too many notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to create an account
- Crashes when trying to search or access profile
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Improved account creation process
- More filter and sorting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Drop free?

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

### Is Nice Kicks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Drop or Nice Kicks?

Nice Kicks is rated higher. Next Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Nice Kicks averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Next Drop or Nice Kicks have ads?

Neither Next Drop nor Nice Kicks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Drop or Nice Kicks?

Next Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nice Kicks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Drop was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nice Kicks on November 4, 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.*