# Unlaced vs SoleCase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unlaced at none against SoleCase's 2. Unlaced also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 29) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). SoleCase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoleCase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Unlaced asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Unlaced against 4.6 for SoleCase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unlaced has 16K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Unlaced's written reviews are positive against 81% of SoleCase's.

Unlaced ships an update every 3 weeks, SoleCase every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unlaced | SoleCase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlaced/id353432573/reviews)** | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solecase/id6443962249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence JONES](https://appshunter.io/developer/353432576) | [Atchison Family Ltd. Liability Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636051313) |

## What reviewers say

### Unlaced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlaced/id353432573)

Explore, collect, and discover sneakers with this comprehensive application. Stay updated on the latest releases and manage your personal collection.

**Highlights:** Sneaker exploration, Collection management, Latest news and updates, Discovery of new releases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for keeping track of collection
- 👍 Useful app for sneakerheads
- 👍 Informative and up-to-date
- 👍 Reliable for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs more updates
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Release calendar not updated
- 🐛 Lacks new features

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing latest releases
- Release calendar stuck on old dates
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update release calendar
- Add more sneaker news and videos
- Improve collection management
- Integrate with more stores


### SoleCase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solecase/id6443962249)

Manage your sneaker collection digitally, track their value, and discover outfit ideas. Organize your footwear, get styling inspiration, and stay updated on new releases within a community of collectors.

**Highlights:** Digital sneaker wardrobe, Track collection and value, Create outfit combinations, Release date calendar, Community rankings, Barcode scanner for adding shoes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $20.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unlaced free?

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

### Is SoleCase free?

SoleCase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unlaced or SoleCase?

Unlaced is rated higher. Unlaced averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while SoleCase averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do Unlaced or SoleCase have ads?

Unlaced shows ads; SoleCase does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unlaced or SoleCase?

Unlaced ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoleCase every 3 months. Most recently, Unlaced was updated on September 20, 2026 and SoleCase on August 18, 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.*