Thryfty vs STUDIOCULT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
STUDIOCULT
Discover unique, statement-making jewelry and accessories inspired by everyday objects. This app simplifies shopping for expressive, out-of-the-ordinary pieces designed to turn heads and reflect the spirit of the times.
- Clever jewelry and accessories
- Inspired by everyday objects
- Expressive, out-of-the-ordinary designs
- Easy shopping experience
- Statement pieces
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Every piece is a statement piece. Studiocult is a brand specializing in clever jewelry and accessories. All of our pieces are inspired by everyday objects and the spirit of the times. Guaranteed to turn some heads, our accessories are made for those who want to wear something expressive and out of the ordinary. The Studiocult app is finally here to make shopping for your new favorite unusual accessory easier than ever before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: STUDIOCULT at none against Thryfty's shown. Thryfty's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 75%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence 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
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 Thryfty against 4.9 for STUDIOCULT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 117 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Thryfty's written reviews are positive against 75% of STUDIOCULT's.
Thryfty ships an update every 6 weeks, STUDIOCULT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thryfty | STUDIOCULT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (469 ratings) | 4.9 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thryfty, LLC | Studio Cult Co. |
Customer experience
Thryfty
STUDIOCULT
Bugs and requests
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
STUDIOCULT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thryfty
No in-app purchases
STUDIOCULT
No in-app purchases
