Comparison

REVOLVE vs ALO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

REVOLVE

Discover the latest styles and brands from over 500 coveted labels. This app offers curated shops, editorial content, and daily new arrivals for a seamless retail therapy experience. Browse by brand, category, or trend to find your next favorite outfit.

Highlights
  • Free shipping & returns
  • Browse by Brand, Category, Trend, Curated Shops
  • Shop daily New Arrivals
  • Share finds via social media
  • Effortless mobile shopping
Features
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Welcome to REVOLVE's must-have mobile app, a one-stop shop for the hottest styles and brands of the moment. With over 500 of the world’s most-coveted brands, specially curated shops, beautiful editorial features + more, nothing beats what this app has to offer. From browsing our latest new arrivals to discovering emerging trends, the REVOLVE app will be your daily dose of retail therapy. 
Features: • Free shipping & returns • Effortless shopping wherever you are
 • Browse by Brand, Category, Trend, Curated Shops & more
 • Easily shop our daily selection of New Arrivals • Share your favorite finds via Text, E-mail, Facebook & Twitter Download the REVOLVE app to shop now

About

ALO

Access exclusive product drops, promotions, and early access to new collections. This app makes it simple to shop for activewear and take your fitness journey anywhere.

Highlights
  • Early drop access
  • App-exclusive drops
  • Exclusive promotions
  • Shop studio-to-street looks
  • Take practice anywhere
Features
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Get the most with the ALO mobile app — your quick & easy pass for early drop access, app-exclusive drops & promotions and more. It’s easier than ever to shop for studio-to-street looks and take your practice with you.

Screenshots

REVOLVE4 screens
ALO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: REVOLVE at ad-supported against ALO's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for REVOLVE against 4.9 for ALO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144K and 180K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of REVOLVE's written reviews are positive against 68% of ALO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
REVOLVE versus ALO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREVOLVEALO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (144K ratings)4.9 (180K ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144K180K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB91 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEminent, Inc.AloYoga

Customer experience

REVOLVE

All ratings144,166 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.6%

ALO

All ratings180,074 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,168 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

REVOLVE

From 144K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast shipping
  • 👍 Easy returns
  • 👍 Great selection
  • 👍 Functional app
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Filters not saving
  • 🐛 Inconsistent sizing information

ALO

From 180K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Smooth navigation
  • 💎 High-quality products
  • 🌟 Great customer service
  • ⭐ Stylish and comfortable clothing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ⏰ Long wait times for orders
  • 💸 Overpriced products
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤔 Confusing return/exchange process

Bugs and requests

REVOLVE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to change quantity of items in cart
  • Inability to unselect express delivery option
  • Favorites getting deleted after app update
  • Login issues and account not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to categorize favorites
  • Compare feature for items
  • Better size guide with measurements
  • Option to turn off intrusive pop-ups
  • Retain search filters when app is closed

ALO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent pricing between app and website
  • Inability to update personal information
  • Glitches with payment and checkout process
  • Incorrect product availability and stock levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a wishlist or favorites feature
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Provide more sizing and fit information
  • Integrate class schedules and yoga studio info
  • Offer more transparency on pricing and discounts

In-app purchases

None

REVOLVE

No in-app purchases

None

ALO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REVOLVE free?
REVOLVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALO free?
ALO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REVOLVE or ALO?
REVOLVE and ALO are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 144K and 180K ratings respectively.
Do REVOLVE or ALO have ads?
Both REVOLVE and ALO show ads.
Which is updated more often, REVOLVE or ALO?
REVOLVE ships an update fortnightly, and ALO fortnightly. Most recently, REVOLVE was updated on October 15, 2026 and ALO on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, REVOLVE or ALO?
REVOLVE currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and ALO at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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