Comparison

Express vs Dillard's

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

Head to head
About

Express

Discover fashion tailored to your lifestyle with a wide selection of clothing and the latest trends. Manage your rewards, access exclusive offers, and enjoy a streamlined checkout experience.

Highlights
  • Access Express Insider rewards
  • Exclusive offers
  • Browse all styles and trends
  • Faster checkout
  • Inspires self-expression
Features
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Tap into fashion that fits your lifestyle—with clothes designed with you, for you. Easily access: • Your Express Insider rewards & exclusive offers. • Every Express style & the latest trends. • Faster checkout & so much more. We inspire self-expression and create confidence so you can dream big and dress accordingly. #ExpressYou Tell us what you think. Send your feedback to: customerservice@express.com Disclaimer: Free Shipping & Returns offer is valid on orders placed at express.com for U.S. Standard Shipping. No promo code required to redeem free shipping, just select Standard Shipping during checkout. If an expedited shipping method is chosen, Second Day Delivery or Overnight Delivery, the stated shipping and handling fees will apply. Offer is subject to change without notice.  Not valid on Express Marketplace items, Style Trial transactions or previous purchases. Gift cards are shipped separately from merchandise items; there is no shipping & handling charge for gift cards delivered via Standard Delivery. When a single order results in multiple shipments, the shipping and handling charge only applies to the first package shipped. There is no additional charge for subsequent shipments for the same order.

About

Dillard's

Shop the latest fashion, beauty, and home goods from a major fashion retailer. Easily pay in-store with your phone, track purchases, and manage rewards. Create wish lists and registries.

Highlights
  • In-store mobile payment
  • Rewards program management
  • Purchase history tracking
  • Wish list creation
  • Registry sharing
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The latest in fashion at Dillard’s, now in the palm of your hand! • Scan to pay! Complete your in-store purchase with your Dillard’s card using only your phone! • Be rewarded! Use your rewards in-store and stay up to date on rewards and promotions. • Stay in the know! Seamlessly keep track and review all your online and in-store purchases. • Wish big! Scan from your phone to add items, share your registry, and more! Dillard’s Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion retailers. Since 1938 we’ve focused on delivering the style of your life, exemplary customer service, and exceptional value to our shoppers.

Screenshots

Express4 screens
Dillard's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Express at 72% against Dillard's's 23%. Express also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (23K vs 4K). Dillard's's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Dillard's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express has 23K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Express's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express ships an update every 9 days, Dillard's monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Express versus Dillard's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpressDillard's
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23K ratings)4.7 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better23.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better4K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExpress, Inc.Dillard's

Customer experience

Express

All ratings23,075 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative23.0%

Dillard's

All ratings3,674 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative72.2%

User reviews

Express

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💎 Great quality clothes
  • 💳 Convenient rewards program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
  • 🛒 Items disappearing from cart
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and filters
  • 🔑 Login and account issues
  • 💳 Payment problems

Dillard's

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🛒 Convenient in-store shopping experience
  • 💳 Useful for managing Dillard's credit card
  • 🏪 Great customer service at physical stores

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Dysfunctional app setup and navigation
  • 🔍 Lack of in-stock information for local stores
  • 🌐 Redirects to website instead of in-app shopping
  • 🔒 Confusing and inconsistent login/password requirements

Bugs and requests

Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Back button disappearing
  • Incorrect order processing and shipping
  • Rewards and points not updating properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add wishlist or save for later feature
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Better sync between app and website
  • Provide more detailed product information

Dillard's

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Login and account verification issues
  • Overlapping UI elements on tablets

Requested features

3 requests
  • In-app shopping experience like competitors
  • Ability to check item availability at local stores
  • Streamlined payment and account management

In-app purchases

None

Express

No in-app purchases

None

Dillard's

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Express free?
Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dillard's free?
Dillard's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Express or Dillard's?
Dillard's is rated higher. Express averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Dillard's averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.
Do Express or Dillard's have ads?
Neither Express nor Dillard's shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express or Dillard's?
Express ships an update every 9 days, and Dillard's monthly. Most recently, Express was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dillard's on October 1, 2026.

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