Comparison

J.Crew vs Hook A Deal

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

Hook A Deal

Features
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Hook is a social platform that helps businesses promote their products, engage with customers, and grow their audience for free.

Screenshots

J.Crew4 screens
Hook A Deal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hook A Deal at weekly against J.Crew's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

J.Crew ships an update fortnightly, Hook A Deal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
J.Crew versus Hook A Deal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ.CrewHook A Deal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (910 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings910 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJCrew Group INCWenda Zhou

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

Hook A Deal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

J.Crew

No in-app purchases

None

Hook A Deal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is J.Crew free?
J.Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hook A Deal free?
Hook A Deal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do J.Crew or Hook A Deal have ads?
Neither J.Crew nor Hook A Deal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, J.Crew or Hook A Deal?
J.Crew ships an update fortnightly, and Hook A Deal weekly. Most recently, J.Crew was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hook A Deal on October 6, 2026.

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