Comparison

J.Crew vs Coolibar

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

Coolibar

Features
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Download the Coolibar app to get early access to collection launches, special offers, and a seamless shopping experience. Everything you love, right at your fingertips. EASY BROWSING Shop the freshest new arrivals across our entire catalog. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Be first to know about special offers and launches through push notifications. SECURE CHECKOUT IN A FLASH Tap, swipe, shop and secure your new products in an instant with our super easy checkout.

Screenshots

J.Crew4 screens
Coolibar4 screens

Verdict

The call

J.Crew and Coolibar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
J.Crew versus Coolibar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ.CrewCoolibar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (917 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings917 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJCrew Group INCCoolibar Inc.,

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

Coolibar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

J.Crew

No in-app purchases

None

Coolibar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is J.Crew free?
J.Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coolibar free?
Coolibar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do J.Crew or Coolibar have ads?
Neither J.Crew nor Coolibar shows ads.

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