# Dillard's vs Boot Barn

Dillard's and Boot Barn both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Boot Barn's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's. Boot Barn also leads on chart position (#147 vs unranked) and ratings volume (28K vs 4.5K). Dillard's's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.7 for Dillard's against 4.8 for Boot Barn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boot Barn has 28K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Dillard's's written reviews are positive against 52% of Boot Barn's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dillard's | Boot Barn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dillards/id1531693379/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-barn/id6443680217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 35 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dillard's, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482612143) | [Boot Barn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648317802) |

## What reviewers say

### Dillard's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dillards/id1531693379)

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Boot Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-barn/id6443680217)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover the nation's largest selection of western and work boots, clothing, hats, and accessories. Shop thousands of styles, get exclusive access to new arrivals, and find items available in your local store.

**Highlights:** Shop full product assortment, Exclusive collections and new arrivals, Thousands of boot styles, Shop by category, In-store mode for local availability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app and store
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Convenient app features (rewards, radio)
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Smooth online shopping experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Account and shopping cart issues (loading, freezing, disappearing items)
- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information between app and stores
- 🐛 Rewards program not working properly
- 🐛 Checkout and payment problems (multiple payments required, charges without orders)
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs (filters not working, navigation issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Account section infinite loading
- Unable to add items to cart
- App update button not working
- White screen/loading issues in app
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating and using filters

**Requested features**

- Wishlist/save for later feature
- Ability to apply discounts/rewards to online purchases
- Improved account management (saved payment info, address changes)
- Better integration between in-store and app rewards
- More transparent inventory information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dillard's free?

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

### Is Boot Barn free?

Boot Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dillard's or Boot Barn?

Boot Barn is rated higher. Dillard's averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Boot Barn averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Dillard's or Boot Barn have ads?

Neither Dillard's nor Boot Barn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dillard's or Boot Barn?

Dillard's ships an update monthly, and Boot Barn monthly. Most recently, Dillard's was updated on October 12, 2026 and Boot Barn on October 13, 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.*