Comparison

Dillard's vs J.Crew

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dillard's

Shop the latest fashion, beauty, and home goods from a major fashion retailer. Easily pay in-store with your phone, track purchases, and manage rewards. Create wish lists and registries.

Highlights
  • In-store mobile payment
  • Rewards program management
  • Purchase history tracking
  • Wish list creation
  • Registry sharing
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The latest in fashion at Dillard’s, now in the palm of your hand! • Scan to pay! Complete your in-store purchase with your Dillard’s card using only your phone! • Be rewarded! Use your rewards in-store and stay up to date on rewards and promotions. • Stay in the know! Seamlessly keep track and review all your online and in-store purchases. • Wish big! Scan from your phone to add items, share your registry, and more! Dillard’s Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion retailers. Since 1938 we’ve focused on delivering the style of your life, exemplary customer service, and exceptional value to our shoppers.

About

J.Crew

Discover exclusive fashion drops and build your ideal wardrobe. Shop new arrivals, save items for later, and enjoy a streamlined checkout. Earn rewards through the loyalty program and get insider details on designs and events.

Highlights
  • Exclusive drops access
  • Shop new arrivals
  • Save for later
  • Faster checkout
  • Loyalty program
  • Behind-the-design content
  • In-store event updates
Features
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Introducing exclusive access to J.Crew, like never before—your new forever wardrobe is just a few taps away. We’ve made it even easier to… SHOP: Take a scroll through what’s new (from fresh shirting to chino re-issues), add styles to your save for later, and breeze through checkout faster than ever. EARN: Sign into J.Crew Passport through the app. The more you shop, the closer you get to new levels of access. DISCOVER: Go behind the design of limited-edition collabs, learn about the latest in-store events and find helpful reviews (on our five-star swim, best-fitting pants and more) from other J.Crew customers, right at your fingertips. P.S. Want the scoop on new arrivals and sales, or live updates on your orders? Opt-in to push notifications, and we’ll make sure you’re always the first to know. J.Crew Privacy Policy: https://www.jcrew.com/help/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dillard's4 screens
J.Crew3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dillard's at 4.7 against J.Crew's 3.1. Dillard's also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 905). J.Crew's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dillard's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 905 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Dillard's's written reviews are positive against 48% of J.Crew's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dillard's ships an update monthly, J.Crew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dillard's versus J.Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDillard'sJ.Crew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better3.1 (905 ratings)
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better905
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDillard'sJCrew Group INC

Customer experience

Dillard's

All ratings3,674 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative72.2%

J.Crew

All ratings905 ratings
Positive48.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews336 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Dillard's

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🛒 Convenient in-store shopping experience
  • 💳 Useful for managing Dillard's credit card
  • 🏪 Great customer service at physical stores

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Dysfunctional app setup and navigation
  • 🔍 Lack of in-stock information for local stores
  • 🌐 Redirects to website instead of in-app shopping
  • 🔒 Confusing and inconsistent login/password requirements

J.Crew

From 905 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast app
  • 👍 Clean and beautiful design
  • 💡 Loyalty program and birthday offers
  • 🚀 Seamless shopping experience
  • 👍 Intuitive navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Missing features from website (e.g., favorites, filters)
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior compared to website
  • 🔍 Requires login to browse

Bugs and requests

Dillard's

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Login and account verification issues
  • Overlapping UI elements on tablets

Requested features

3 requests
  • In-app shopping experience like competitors
  • Ability to check item availability at local stores
  • Streamlined payment and account management

J.Crew

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inventory and pricing inconsistencies between app and website
  • Login and account issues
  • Inability to access past orders and saved items

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add favorites/wishlist feature
  • Improve filtering and sorting options
  • Incorporate in-store pickup
  • Provide more detailed product information
  • Sync app and website experience

In-app purchases

None

Dillard's

No in-app purchases

None

J.Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dillard's free?
Dillard's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is J.Crew free?
J.Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dillard's or J.Crew?
Dillard's is rated higher. Dillard's averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while J.Crew averages 3.1 from 905 ratings.
Do Dillard's or J.Crew have ads?
Neither Dillard's nor J.Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dillard's or J.Crew?
Dillard's ships an update monthly, and J.Crew every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dillard's was updated on October 1, 2026 and J.Crew on September 28, 2026.

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