Aviator Nation vs Section 119
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1970s-inspired California lifestyle
- Handmade, distressed hoodies and sweatpants
- Quality American-made garments
- Focus on imperfection and values
- Celebrates music, surfing, and community
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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
Section 119
Discover premium rock and roll merchandise inspired by iconic bands. Find apparel for men and women, including tops, bottoms, and accessories. New items and deals are added weekly.
- Premium rock & roll merchandise
- Music inspired apparel
- Tops, bottoms, and accessories
- Grateful Dead, Phish, Bowie, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, Beatles
- New arrivals weekly
- Special deals
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Section 119 is home to premium rock & roll merchandise. It's made for fans, by fans. Committed to filling customers' closets with music inspired apparel for both men and women. The assortment offers tops, bottoms and accessories from The Grateful Dead, Phish, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, and The Beatles. Every season has something for everyone, including hoodies, board shorts, button-downs, and activewear. With new arrivals landing weekly and special deals throughout the year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Section 119 at ad-supported against Aviator Nation's free with in-app purchases. Aviator Nation's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 77%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 947). 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
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 — 4.9 for Aviator Nation against 4.8 for Section 119. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 947 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Aviator Nation's written reviews are positive against 77% of Section 119's.
Aviator Nation ships an update every 3 weeks, Section 119 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aviator Nation | Section 119 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.9K ratings) — better | 4.8 (947 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better | 77.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 947 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aviator Nation, Inc. | Section 119 |
Customer experience
Aviator Nation
Section 119
User reviews
Aviator Nation
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Section 119
From 947 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Quality products
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Unique and stylish designs
- 👍 Smooth transaction and easy returns
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app with crashes and loading issues
- 💰 High shipping costs
- 🚫 Lack of response to customer inquiries
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
Section 119
Reported bugs
2 issues- App not providing promised discount codes
- App crashes and navigation issues
Requested features
2 requests- More sizes and availability for popular items
- Reliable app discount codes
In-app purchases
Aviator Nation
No in-app purchases
Section 119
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Aviator Nation free?
Is Section 119 free?
Which has better reviews, Aviator Nation or Section 119?
Do Aviator Nation or Section 119 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Aviator Nation or Section 119?
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