# Stylebook vs the5 Closet

The clearest difference is price: the5 Closet at Free against Stylebook's $4.99. the5 Closet also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Stylebook's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 9) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

the5 Closet is free to download; Stylebook costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stylebook against 4.6 for the5 Closet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stylebook has 8.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Stylebook's written reviews are positive against 75% of the5 Closet's.

Stylebook ships an update every 6 months, the5 Closet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stylebook | the5 Closet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylebook/id335709058/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the5-closet/id1670245735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [left brain / right brain, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/335709061) | [Lee & Ljaljicic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753842093) |

## What reviewers say

### Stylebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylebook/id335709058)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #61 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps you organize your wardrobe, create outfits, and plan your style. It allows you to import your clothes, mix and match them into new looks, and track your wardrobe's usage and cost.

**Highlights:** Closet inventory management, AI-powered clothing import, Outfit creation and collage, Automatic outfit generation, Outfit calendar planning, Smart packing lists, Wardrobe style statistics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps organize and maximize wardrobe
- 🚀 Efficient outfit planning and packing
- 👍 Useful stats like cost per wear
- 👍 Customizable categories and tags
- 👍 Ability to see full closet on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Background removal tool not reliable
- 🐛 Syncing between devices is tedious
- 🔍 Small thumbnails make browsing difficult
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to sync
- Deleted items still appear in outfits
- Inconsistent background removal quality

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync and account-based data storage
- Ability to rotate and edit photos after import
- More advanced stats and analytics
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Outfit planning from packing list


### the5 Closet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the5-closet/id1670245735)

Organize your wardrobe and plan outfits with this closet management app. Capture your looks, create packing lists for travel, and share your style with friends.

**Highlights:** Closet organization, Outfit tracking, Selfie outfit capture, Style planning with Rails, Travel packing lists, Share outfits with friends

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stylebook free?

Stylebook costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is the5 Closet free?

the5 Closet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stylebook or the5 Closet?

Stylebook is rated higher. Stylebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while the5 Closet averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Stylebook or the5 Closet have ads?

Neither Stylebook nor the5 Closet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stylebook or the5 Closet?

Stylebook ships an update every 6 months, and the5 Closet every 2 months. Most recently, Stylebook was updated on November 7, 2026 and the5 Closet on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*