Nice Kicks vs Cuts N Kicks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nice Kicks
Stay informed about the latest sneaker releases, drops, and sales. Get notifications for surprise releases and restocks, and find direct links to purchase authentic footwear from top brands.
- Latest sneaker news and release dates
- Notifications for surprise drops and restocks
- Links to purchase authentic sneakers
- Kicks Calendar for upcoming releases
- Information on sales and raffles
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NICE KICKS is an OG in the sneaker game. NICE KICKS delivers you the latest info and release dates for the hottest sneakers and upcoming kicks so you can buy the latest shoes with ease. The app brings you news and notifications of surprise drops, future releases, sales, restocks, and raffles. NICE KICKS has been featured in: ESPN, The New York Times, Complex, WSJ, Forbes, TechCrunch, Yahoo Finance, CNN, GQ, BBC, Hypebeast, Bleacher Report, HighSnobiety...and many more. NICE KICKS feed How it Works: -NICE KICKS brings you the latest news on upcoming shoes and provides links to where you can buy them at a variety of websites and apps. Buy with Confidence: -NICE KICKS only works with brands, retailers, and secondary markets that sell shoes guaranteed to be authentic. Items You Can Buy: NICE KICKS links you up with the hottest sneakers including Air Jordans, Nike Retro, Nike Air Force 1, Nike Air Max adidas Yeezy, NMD, Ultra Boost, and many more. NICE KICKS calendar Stay on top of upcoming release dates with the Kicks Calendar at NICE KICKS. NICE KICKS provides release dates for Jordan, Nike, New Balance, PUMA, Adidas, Yeezy, Off-White, and many more. NICE KICKS drops NICE KICKS sends push notifications to users with direct links to the hottest drops as soon as they become available. Add shoes to your radar and get notified when they release or go on sale.
Cuts N Kicks
Discover unique vintage and contemporary sneakers from a curated shop. Access the latest inventory and exclusive drops directly through the app, connecting you with sought-after footwear.
- Sneaker culture hub
- Vintage and new inventory
- Direct shop access
- Latest drops and releases
- Community features
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Cuts N Kicks blends sneaker culture, vintage style, and community into one destination. Whether you're hunting for grails, everyday heat, or unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else, this app gives you direct access to the shop’s latest inventory and drops.
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Verdict
Nice Kicks and Cuts N Kicks both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cuts N Kicks's written reviews are positive against 57% of Nice Kicks's. Nice Kicks's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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.
Cuts N Kicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nice Kicks has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Nice Kicks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cuts N Kicks's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nice Kicks | Cuts N Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nice Kicks, LLC | One Black Pixel LLC |
Customer experience
Nice Kicks
Cuts N Kicks
Bugs and requests
Nice Kicks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to create an account
- Crashes when trying to search or access profile
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Improved account creation process
- More filter and sorting options
Cuts N Kicks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nice Kicks
No in-app purchases
Cuts N Kicks
No in-app purchases
