Comparison

J.Crew vs Luddite

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

Luddite

This app helps you reduce phone usage by locking access to selected app and web categories for a set duration. It encourages focus and productivity by preventing reflexive checks and doomscrolling. Unlock longer sessions as you progress.

Highlights
  • Timed screen time commitment sessions
  • App and web category shielding
  • Progression levels for longer sessions
  • Local progress history
  • Optional completion notification
  • No account, ads, or tracking
Features
Currently charting
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Luddite helps you put your phone down and keep it down. Pick a commitment length, confirm when you are ready, and Luddite uses Apple’s Screen Time frameworks to shield broad app and web categories until the timer ends. Built for people who want fewer reflexive checks, less doomscrolling, and more time back. Features: • Timed Screen Time commitment sessions • Broad app and web category shielding • Progression levels that unlock longer sessions • Local progress history • Optional completion notification • No account • No ads • No tracking Luddite is intentionally strict. Once a session starts, it is designed to run until the selected time ends.

Screenshots

J.Crew4 screens
Luddite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: J.Crew at Free against Luddite's $4.99. J.Crew also leads on ratings volume (917 vs 4). Luddite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

J.Crew is free to download; Luddite costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luddite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: J.Crew has 917 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
J.Crew versus Luddite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ.CrewLuddite
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.1 (917 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings917 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJCrew Group INCMonith Ilavarasan

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

Luddite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

J.Crew

No in-app purchases

None

Luddite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is J.Crew free?
J.Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luddite free?
Luddite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, J.Crew or Luddite?
Luddite is rated higher. J.Crew averages 3.1 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Luddite averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do J.Crew or Luddite have ads?
Neither J.Crew nor Luddite shows ads.

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