better+ vs Nice Kicks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
better+
Discover a unique streetwear shopping experience. This app extends the passion of a retail store, offering unmatched customer service and an unforgettable way to interact with the brand. It aims to be a staple in the streetwear industry.
- Unique streetwear shopping
- Extended retail store experience
- Unmatched customer service
- Community interaction
- Streetwear industry staple
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The Better Generation has created an exciting and unique shopping experience that embodies our customer’s passion for streetwear. Our goal at TBG is to provide unmatched customer service, create an unforgettable in-store shopping experience, and make The Better Generation a staple in the streetwear industry. The Better Generation app is an extension of our retail store, making it easier for our community to interact with us.
Nice Kicks
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.
- 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
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NICE KICKS is an OG in the sneaker game. NICE KICKS delivers you the latest info and release dates for the hottest sneakers and upcoming kicks so you can buy the latest shoes with ease. The app brings you news and notifications of surprise drops, future releases, sales, restocks, and raffles. NICE KICKS has been featured in: ESPN, The New York Times, Complex, WSJ, Forbes, TechCrunch, Yahoo Finance, CNN, GQ, BBC, Hypebeast, Bleacher Report, HighSnobiety...and many more. NICE KICKS feed How it Works: -NICE KICKS brings you the latest news on upcoming shoes and provides links to where you can buy them at a variety of websites and apps. Buy with Confidence: -NICE KICKS only works with brands, retailers, and secondary markets that sell shoes guaranteed to be authentic. Items You Can Buy: NICE KICKS links you up with the hottest sneakers including Air Jordans, Nike Retro, Nike Air Force 1, Nike Air Max adidas Yeezy, NMD, Ultra Boost, and many more. NICE KICKS calendar Stay on top of upcoming release dates with the Kicks Calendar at NICE KICKS. NICE KICKS provides release dates for Jordan, Nike, New Balance, PUMA, Adidas, Yeezy, Off-White, and many more. NICE KICKS drops NICE KICKS sends push notifications to users with direct links to the hottest drops as soon as they become available. Add shoes to your radar and get notified when they release or go on sale.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nice Kicks at none against better+'s shown. Nice Kicks also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 730) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). better+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating 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 — 4.8 for better+ against 4.8 for Nice Kicks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nice Kicks has 12K ratings behind it against 730, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of better+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Nice Kicks's.
better+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Nice Kicks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | better+ | Nice Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (730 ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 730 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Better Generation | Nice Kicks, LLC |
Customer experience
better+
Nice Kicks
User reviews
better+
From 730 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
- 💰 Competitive pricing and great deals
- 🎁 Frequent shock drops and releases
- 📱 Engaging social media integration
- ✅ Authentic products with quality packaging
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during high traffic drops
- ⚠️ Infrastructure cannot handle concurrent users
- 🤖 Suspected bot activity and unfair advantages
- ❌ Manual users have minimal chance to win
- 📵 Blank pages during shock drops
Nice Kicks
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast updates
- 👍 Great for sneaker news
- 👍 Helpful for finding new releases
- 👍 Useful app for sneakerheads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🔧 Confusing and unorganized UI
- 🔧 Too many notifications
Bugs and requests
better+
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes during high traffic events
- Blank pages displayed during shock drops
- Coupon code application failures
- Coupon code input box not appearing
- Drops not occurring at scheduled times
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- Too many users error message
Requested features
4 requests- Improved server capacity for concurrent users
- Better bot prevention mechanisms
- Dedicated manual user drop times
- Push notifications for drop announcements
Nice Kicks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to create an account
- Crashes when trying to search or access profile
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Improved account creation process
- More filter and sorting options
In-app purchases
better+
No in-app purchases
Nice Kicks
No in-app purchases
