# Troll Co vs Boot Barn

Troll Co and Boot Barn both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Troll Co's written reviews are positive against 52% of Boot Barn's. Boot Barn's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 2.8K) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Troll Co against 4.8 for Boot Barn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boot Barn has 28K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Troll Co's written reviews are positive against 52% of Boot Barn's.

Troll Co ships an update every 3 weeks, Boot Barn monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Troll Co | Boot Barn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-co/id1580596123/reviews)** | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-barn/id6443680217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 81 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Troll Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580596125) | [Boot Barn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648317802) |

## What reviewers say

### Troll Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-co/id1580596123)

This app celebrates and supports skilled tradespeople, aiming to shift the perception of blue-collar jobs. It encourages young people to consider rewarding careers in trades and provides a platform to gear up and show pride in manual labor.

**Highlights:** Celebrates skilled trades, Supports blue-collar jobs, Encourages trade careers, Apparel and gear, Shifts job perception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great quality and durability
- 🤘 Supports blue-collar workers
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 💯 Excellent customer service
- 🎨 Unique and stylish designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Shipping costs could be lower
- 🇨🇦 Limited options for Canadian customers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes occasionally
- Inconsistent discount offers

**Requested features**

- More size and color options
- Expanded product line (e.g., painter gear)


### Boot Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-barn/id6443680217)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover the nation's largest selection of western and work boots, clothing, hats, and accessories. Shop thousands of styles, get exclusive access to new arrivals, and find items available in your local store.

**Highlights:** Shop full product assortment, Exclusive collections and new arrivals, Thousands of boot styles, Shop by category, In-store mode for local availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app and store
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Convenient app features (rewards, radio)
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Smooth online shopping experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Account and shopping cart issues (loading, freezing, disappearing items)
- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information between app and stores
- 🐛 Rewards program not working properly
- 🐛 Checkout and payment problems (multiple payments required, charges without orders)
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs (filters not working, navigation issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Account section infinite loading
- Unable to add items to cart
- App update button not working
- White screen/loading issues in app
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating and using filters

**Requested features**

- Wishlist/save for later feature
- Ability to apply discounts/rewards to online purchases
- Improved account management (saved payment info, address changes)
- Better integration between in-store and app rewards
- More transparent inventory information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Troll Co free?

Troll Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boot Barn free?

Boot Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Troll Co or Boot Barn?

Troll Co is rated higher. Troll Co averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Boot Barn averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Troll Co or Boot Barn have ads?

Neither Troll Co nor Boot Barn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Troll Co or Boot Barn?

Troll Co ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boot Barn monthly. Most recently, Troll Co was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boot Barn on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*