Store251 vs Minimalist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Store251
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Since the STORE251 Marketplace platform launched in 2015 it’s supported many of Legendary as well as upcoming local brands, giving them physical and an online space to sell ethical independent fashion and access to STORE251’s extensive national and global customer base of sustainable product and fashion-loving family. Today, the STORE251 Marketplace platform is home to over 50+ brands from around the country which are a mix of pieces sourced by our local community of expert brands and unique pieces designed and created by the newest, and coolest, independent brands.
Minimalist
This app offers a transparent and personalized online shopping experience for beauty products. It provides features like account creation, restock alerts, wishlists, order tracking, and easy returns. Get exclusive access to new launches and essentials.
- Personalized online shopping account
- Restock and new arrival alerts
- Create and manage wishlists
- Track purchases and orders
- Manage personal and payment details
- Handle returns and exchanges
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Founded in 2020 with the belief that beauty industry requires a revolution with respect to TRANSPARENCY. There is lot of inaccurate advice & incorrect claims being made by beauty brands which results in fear mongering, misconceptions and eventually consumers making wrong decisions. Experience: - Create your personal account and enjoy an exclusive and customised online shopping experience. - Receive alerts on restock and new in’s. - Make a wishlist and we'll make it come true. - Manage all your purchases and keep track of your orders. - Modify and save your personal and payment details at any time. - Handle your returns & exchange with ease. Exclusivity: - Enable notifications and be the first to grab your essentials! - Receive information on new launches and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Store251 at daily against Minimalist's every 3 weeks. Store251 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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.
Store251 ships an update daily, Minimalist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Store251 | Minimalist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astera Tech Inc | Uprising Science Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Store251
No in-app purchases
Minimalist
No in-app purchases
