# The Willow Tree vs Carrie's Elevated

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Willow Tree at 1K against Carrie's Elevated's 2. The Willow Tree also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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 The Willow Tree against 5.0 for Carrie's Elevated. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Willow Tree has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Willow Tree ships an update monthly, Carrie's Elevated every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Willow Tree | Carrie's Elevated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-willow-tree/id1515443833/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carries-elevated/id1575771042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Willow Tree Boutique](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515443832) | [Carolyn Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535688520) |

## What reviewers say

### The Willow Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-willow-tree/id1515443833)

Shop the latest arrivals and promotions from a boutique directly from your iOS device. Easily place orders, manage waitlisted items, and receive notifications for fulfillment and shipping.

**Highlights:** Browse recent arrivals and promotions, Easy ordering and checkout, Waitlist items, Purchase back-in-stock items, Email notifications for orders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent quality of products
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 💕 Exceptional customer service
- 🛒 Convenient shopping experience
- 🌟 Impressive product selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with returns and credits
- 🤔 Concerns about product durability

**Reported bugs**

- Shipping label issues leading to delayed or lost deliveries

**Requested features**

- Improved return and credit policies
- Enhanced product quality assurance


### Carrie's Elevated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carries-elevated/id1575771042)

Discover thoughtfully selected clothing, flattering denim, and pretty accessories for everyday style. Explore The Beauty Lounge for hair and beauty inspiration, with a focus on helping real women feel beautiful and confident.

**Highlights:** Curated clothing selections, Flattering denim, Pretty accessories, New arrivals, Beauty Lounge, Style inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Willow Tree free?

The Willow Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carrie's Elevated free?

Carrie's Elevated is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Willow Tree or Carrie's Elevated?

Carrie's Elevated is rated higher. The Willow Tree averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Carrie's Elevated averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Willow Tree or Carrie's Elevated have ads?

Neither The Willow Tree nor Carrie's Elevated shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Willow Tree or Carrie's Elevated?

The Willow Tree ships an update monthly, and Carrie's Elevated every 2 months. Most recently, The Willow Tree was updated on November 3, 2026 and Carrie's Elevated on November 3, 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.*