Comparison

J.Crew vs Beni

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

Head to head
About

J.Crew

Discover exclusive fashion drops and build your ideal wardrobe. Shop new arrivals, save items for later, and enjoy a streamlined checkout. Earn rewards through the loyalty program and get insider details on designs and events.

Highlights
  • Exclusive drops access
  • Shop new arrivals
  • Save for later
  • Faster checkout
  • Loyalty program
  • Behind-the-design content
  • In-store event updates
Features
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Introducing exclusive access to J.Crew, like never before—your new forever wardrobe is just a few taps away. We’ve made it even easier to… SHOP: Take a scroll through what’s new (from fresh shirting to chino re-issues), add styles to your save for later, and breeze through checkout faster than ever. EARN: Sign into J.Crew Passport through the app. The more you shop, the closer you get to new levels of access. DISCOVER: Go behind the design of limited-edition collabs, learn about the latest in-store events and find helpful reviews (on our five-star swim, best-fitting pants and more) from other J.Crew customers, right at your fingertips. P.S. Want the scoop on new arrivals and sales, or live updates on your orders? Opt-in to push notifications, and we’ll make sure you’re always the first to know. J.Crew Privacy Policy: https://www.jcrew.com/help/privacy-policy

About

Beni

Discover secondhand fashion from over 40 resale marketplaces. Find specific items using image search, save desired pieces to a wishlist, and receive alerts when they become available. This app promotes sustainable shopping by making it easier to find pre-owned items.

Highlights
  • Image search for similar secondhand styles
  • Save items from other apps/websites
  • Wishlist and wardrobe tracking
  • Brand discovery and alerts
  • Find items across 40+ resale marketplaces
Features
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Save time and money — Beni connects you to the best secondhand finds from 40+ resale marketplaces in seconds. Whether you’re chasing a dream piece or just spotted something you love, Beni makes it easy to thrift the look, track the deal, and find what’s actually worth it. KEY FEATURES: Image Search Upload a photo or screenshot and Beni will find similar secondhand styles from across the web. Share to Beni Found something you like on another app or website? Tap “share” and save it to Beni in seconds. Wishlist + Wardrobe Tracking Create your resale wishlist and keep tabs on what you’re hunting for. Track specific items and we’ll alert you when they pop up. Brand Discovery & Alerts Follow your favorite brands or discover new ones based on your taste. Get real-time alerts when new pieces get listed. JOIN THE RESALE REVOLUTION Built by shoppers, for shoppers. Have feedback or feature ideas? Reach out anytime at support@joinbeni.com.

Screenshots

J.Crew3 screens
Beni4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beni at 4.4 against J.Crew's 3.1. Beni also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 48%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). J.Crew's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (905 vs 86). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beni holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: J.Crew has 905 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of J.Crew's written reviews are positive against 84% of Beni's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

J.Crew ships an update every 2 weeks, Beni weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
J.Crew versus Beni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ.CrewBeni
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (905 ratings)4.4 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews83.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings905 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJCrew Group INCBeni, Inc

Customer experience

J.Crew

All ratings905 ratings
Positive48.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews336 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative44.0%

Beni

All ratings86 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

J.Crew

From 905 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast app
  • 👍 Clean and beautiful design
  • 💡 Loyalty program and birthday offers
  • 🚀 Seamless shopping experience
  • 👍 Intuitive navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Missing features from website (e.g., favorites, filters)
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior compared to website
  • 🔍 Requires login to browse

Beni

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Innovative concept for thrifting
  • 💰 Saves money on purchases
  • 🌍 Promotes sustainable shopping
  • 🚀 Efficiently searches multiple marketplaces

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Women's shoe size filter limited
  • ❌ Male user receives only female suggestions
  • 🐛 Minimum price filter issue
  • 🔒 Forced login required
  • 🔒 Limited sign-in options (Apple/Google)

Bugs and requests

J.Crew

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inventory and pricing inconsistencies between app and website
  • Login and account issues
  • Inability to access past orders and saved items

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add favorites/wishlist feature
  • Improve filtering and sorting options
  • Incorporate in-store pickup
  • Provide more detailed product information
  • Sync app and website experience

Beni

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Male user gets only female suggestions
  • Search filter shows minimum $40 items
  • Sign-in issues preventing app use
  • Sizing translation inaccuracies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Extend women's shoe size search filter
  • Integrate Depop marketplace
  • Add extension for Chrome browser
  • Support for Instagram shopping

In-app purchases

None

J.Crew

No in-app purchases

None

Beni

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is J.Crew free?
J.Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beni free?
Beni is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, J.Crew or Beni?
Beni is rated higher. J.Crew averages 3.1 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Beni averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.
Do J.Crew or Beni have ads?
Neither J.Crew nor Beni shows ads.
Which is updated more often, J.Crew or Beni?
J.Crew ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beni weekly. Most recently, J.Crew was updated on September 20, 2026 and Beni on September 23, 2026.

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