Comparison

Sole Retriever vs Sneakers Widget

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

Head to head
About

Sole Retriever

This app helps sneaker enthusiasts find and secure limited-edition shoe drops, raffles, and restocks from major brands. It provides real-time notifications, a release calendar, and tools to streamline the purchasing process.

Highlights
  • Sneaker raffle and release information
  • Real-time, personalized notifications
  • Restock alerts and AutoCart
  • Multi-browser for tracking
  • Detailed release calendar
  • Advanced raffle autofill
  • Saved retailer account logins
Features
Currently charting
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THE ULTIMATE APP FOR EVERY SNEAKERHEAD Sole Retriever is the all‑in‑one hub for sneaker raffles, releases, shock drops, restocks, price comparison and real‑time news. Track every launch from Nike, Air Jordan, adidas CONFIRMED, Yeezy, Crocs, New Balance, Saucony, Asics and hundreds of other brands—all in one place. Release Calendar & Dates – A constantly refreshed calendar shows every upcoming drop, including confirmed adidas releases and Nike SNKRS launches. Filter by brand, date, or region and add items to your watch‑list with one tap. Instant Drop, Restock & Queue Alerts – Push notifications fire the second a raffle is posted, a restock appears, or a shoe‑drop lands. Pro users also get queue‑position tracking for Snipes, Finish Line, Foot Locker, JD Sports and other high‑traffic retailers. AutoCart (Pro) – Real‑time restock alerts from Nike SNKRS, Nike Desktop/Mobile, adidas CONFIRMED, Shopify stores, Supreme, Snipes, Finish Line, Foot Locker, JD Sports and more. AutoCart (where supported) speeds checkout so you can cop the pair before it sells out. Advanced Raffle Automation – Save profiles, use autofill, and track which raffles you’ve entered. Custom filters let you see only the raffles you qualify for, by region, type, and retailer. Price Comparison – See live StockX and GOAT prices for every model, plus a list of all stores where the shoe is currently in stock. Tracking Wins – Log every sneaker you’ve copped, want, or released. View price‑trend graphs and see the total value of your collection grow. Free + Pro Subscription – - Basic (USD 6.99 /mo | USD 69.99 /yr) – Full app functionality except Restock feed/alerts. - Pro (USD 14.99 /mo | USD 149.99 /yr) – Unlimited Restock alerts, AutoCart, queue tracking and priority features. One‑Tap Marketplace – Direct links to trusted resale platforms (StockX, GOAT, eBay) let you buy or sell instantly when a drop opens. Never miss a release, never lose a raffle, and never waste time checking multiple sites. Download Sole Retriever, create an account, and start a 7‑day free trial of Basic or Pro today. *Read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:* https://www.soleretriever.com/terms-of-service https://www.soleretriever.com/privacy-policy

About

Sneakers Widget

Features
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Never miss a sneaker drop again. Sneakers Widget shows every upcoming SNKRS release for your country in one clean, fast feed — with the exact local release time, the price in your currency and a countdown that follows you to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. UPCOMING DROPS, AT A GLANCE • A clean feed of every upcoming release, sorted by date • Release date, local time and price on every card • "Today", "in 3 days" and "Live now" countdowns so you know what's next EVERY ANGLE BEFORE IT DROPS • Swipe through the official product photos for each release • Colorway, full description and release details in one place • One tap to open the release page in the SNKRS store REMINDERS THAT WORK • Tap the alarm on any release to start a Live Activity countdown • Follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Clear all reminders anytime from Settings YOUR HOME SCREEN, YOUR DROPS • Add the widget to see the next releases without opening the app • The widget refreshes automatically throughout the day 40+ COUNTRIES • Pick your store: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Israel, Canada and many more • Dates, times and prices follow the store you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no tracking • Release data is loaded directly from the public SNKRS feed Sneakers Widget is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Nike, Inc. All product names, images and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Sole Retriever4 screens
Sneakers Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sneakers Widget at none against Sole Retriever's 6. Sole Retriever's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sole Retriever sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sneakers Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sole Retriever versus Sneakers Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSole RetrieverSneakers Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSole RetrieverGuy cohen

Bugs and requests

Sole Retriever

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account access problems
  • Delayed or missing notifications
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved filtering and notification customization
  • Expanded global coverage
  • Free or more affordable subscription options

Sneakers Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sole Retriever

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Pro Restocks, Releases, Drop Alerts7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Basic (Yearly)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
None

Sneakers Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sole Retriever free?
Sole Retriever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sneakers Widget free?
Sneakers Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sole Retriever or Sneakers Widget have ads?
Neither Sole Retriever nor Sneakers Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sole Retriever or Sneakers Widget?
Sole Retriever ships an update monthly, and Sneakers Widget monthly. Most recently, Sole Retriever was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sneakers Widget on November 12, 2026.

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