# better+ vs Nice Kicks

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | better+ | Nice Kicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (730 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-plus/id1530986008/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-kicks/id1559441593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 730 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Better Generation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530986011) | [Nice Kicks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023923064) |

## What reviewers say

### better+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-plus/id1530986008)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique streetwear shopping, Extended retail store experience, Unmatched customer service, Community interaction, Streetwear industry staple

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
- 💰 Competitive pricing and great deals
- 🎁 Frequent shock drops and releases
- 📱 Engaging social media integration
- ✅ Authentic products with quality packaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improved server capacity for concurrent users
- Better bot prevention mechanisms
- Dedicated manual user drop times
- Push notifications for drop announcements


### 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 better+ free?

better+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nice Kicks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, better+ or Nice Kicks?

Nice Kicks is rated higher. better+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 730 ratings, while Nice Kicks averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do better+ or Nice Kicks have ads?

better+ shows ads; Nice Kicks does not.

### Which is updated more often, better+ or Nice Kicks?

better+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nice Kicks every 5 weeks. Most recently, better+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nice Kicks on October 25, 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.*