Madewell vs GiftMe.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Madewell
Explore the latest fashion, including denim and essentials. Shop new arrivals, save favorites, and discover exclusive content. Track your loyalty program benefits and order history.
- Shop latest denim and essentials
- Discover editorials and collaborations
- Save favorite styles
- Track Insider benefits and status
- View order history
- Earn points and unlock rewards
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Introducing the best way to experience the world of Madewell. Sign in and start exploring the latest denim and forever essentials, plus easily track your Insider benefits, order history and more. DISCOVER: Get inspired by our latest editorials that you can shop the looks from, learn about our exclusive collaborations and in-store events, plus read helpful customer reviews. SHOP: Explore what’s new (from just-in jeans to accessories that make the outfit) and speed through our seamless checkout. Just browsing? You can save your favorite styles to a list for later. ACCESS: Easily track your Madewell Insider status, benefits and invites to exclusive Insider-only events in the app. Sign into your account to earn points as you shop and unlock new rewards along the way.
GiftMe.
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Thoughtful gifts shouldn’t come down to guesswork. We’ve all received a gift that was generous, meaningful, and almost perfect—but not quite something we would have chosen ourselves. When someone is spending their time and money on you, both sides deserve a better way. GiftMe helps you save what you genuinely love, organize it into beautiful wishlists, and share your taste with the people who matter. So when birthdays, holidays, and special moments come around, your friends and loved ones can choose something they already know you’ll be excited to receive. No more searching through old screenshots. No more sending last-minute links. No more spending money on the wrong version of the right idea. With GiftMe, you can: Easily save photos, screenshots, links, or simple ideas from anywhere Organize everything into wishlists and folders Let friends react, comment, and weigh in on your finds See what people in your life actually want Plan gifts directly from their wishlists Keep track of upcoming occasions and planned gifts GiftMe makes gifting easier on both sides: less pressure for the giver, fewer awkward surprises for the receiver, and more gifts that feel truly personal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GiftMe. at none against Madewell's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Madewell ships an update fortnightly, GiftMe. every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Madewell | GiftMe. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JCrew Group INC | Evan Wang |
Bugs and requests
Madewell
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Items disappear from cart
- Rewards not applying correctly
- Inconsistent login experience
Requested features
4 requests- Sync app and website data
- Improve account management
- Streamline checkout process
- Enhance filtering and search
GiftMe.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Madewell
No in-app purchases
GiftMe.
No in-app purchases









