Comparison

Aviator Nation vs Gold Hinge

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

Head to head
About

Aviator Nation

Discover a 1970s-inspired California lifestyle brand focused on handmade, distressed apparel. Unite with a community of passionate individuals and celebrate a culture of music, surfing, and community through quality, American-made garments.

Highlights
  • 1970s-inspired California lifestyle
  • Handmade, distressed hoodies and sweatpants
  • Quality American-made garments
  • Focus on imperfection and values
  • Celebrates music, surfing, and community
Features
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Aviator Nation is a 1970’s inspired California lifestyle brand. Hand-made and perfectly distressed hoodies and sweatpants are the foundation of what we do, but our aim is to unite a tribe of passionate individuals who want to inspire the world. Aviator Nation garments are handmade in our California factory. We are a brand that believes the quality of the product is #1. For us, creating products that reflect our values and highlight the beauty of imperfection is the dream combo. Keeping our garments made in America is very important to us. We celebrate a time when music, surfing, and a love for community shaped our culture. Our mission is to create quality garments and keep this energy alive. Live. Love. Fly. @aviatornation

About

Gold Hinge

Shop for women's athletic clothing designed for busy lifestyles. Get exclusive access to new arrivals and special offers. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100 and flexible payment options.

Highlights
  • Women's athletic clothing
  • Early access to new arrivals
  • Exclusive offers
  • Free shipping over $100
  • Buy Now, Pay Later with Afterpay
Features
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Gold Hinge is an online women’s athletic clothing store made for the modern woman on the go. Use our app to get early access to New Arrivals and other exclusive offers. SHIPPING FREE Shipping Over $100 USD. AFTERPAY Buy Now, Pay Later with interest-free installments.

Screenshots

Aviator Nation4 screens
Gold Hinge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aviator Nation and Gold Hinge both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Gold Hinge's written reviews are positive against 88% of Aviator Nation's. Aviator Nation's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 983). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Aviator Nation against 4.9 for Gold Hinge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 983 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Aviator Nation's written reviews are positive against 97% of Gold Hinge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviator Nation ships an update every 3 weeks, Gold Hinge fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aviator Nation versus Gold Hinge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviator NationGold Hinge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.9K ratings) — better4.9 (983 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better983
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviator Nation, Inc.GOLD HINGE BOUTIQUE LLC

Customer experience

Aviator Nation

All ratings3,926 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.6%

Gold Hinge

All ratings983 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%

User reviews

Aviator Nation

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💗 Soft and comfortable clothing
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🔥 High-quality products
  • 🎨 Stylish and trendy designs
  • 🇺🇸 Made in the USA

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of search/filter options
  • 🤖 Issues with app functionality and crashes
  • 💸 Expensive pricing
  • 🇨🇦 Shipping challenges for international customers

Gold Hinge

From 983 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Seamless shopping experience
  • 💕 Cute and comfortable clothes
  • 🔍 Helpful size and fit information
  • 🔔 Notifications for deals and restocks

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing app navigation
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific items
  • 💔 Misleading website information

Bugs and requests

Aviator Nation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when checking inventory
  • Rewards points disappearing unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add size/color filtering options
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Expand international shipping options

Gold Hinge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Style-specific category filters
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Aviator Nation

No in-app purchases

None

Gold Hinge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aviator Nation free?
Aviator Nation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gold Hinge free?
Gold Hinge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aviator Nation or Gold Hinge?
Aviator Nation is rated higher. Aviator Nation averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Gold Hinge averages 4.9 from 983 ratings.
Do Aviator Nation or Gold Hinge have ads?
Both Aviator Nation and Gold Hinge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviator Nation or Gold Hinge?
Aviator Nation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gold Hinge fortnightly. Most recently, Aviator Nation was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gold Hinge on November 3, 2026.

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