Express vs CartHop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access Express Insider rewards
- Exclusive offers
- Browse all styles and trends
- Faster checkout
- Inspires self-expression
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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.
CartHop
Compare prices from multiple retailers for any product in one search. See the actual cost including fees and sort by unit price to find the best deals. Manage shopping carts across different stores seamlessly.
- One search across all stores
- Compare actual total prices
- Sort by unit price
- Manage carts across retailers
- Dark mode support
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One search. Every store. The best price. CartHop makes smart shopping effortless. Search for any product and instantly see results from multiple retailers side by side — so you always know where to buy. Real prices, not misleading ones. Other apps show the sticker price. CartHop factors in service fees, tips, and fulfillment costs so you can compare what you'll actually pay. Sort by unit price. Comparing a 12 oz bottle to a 24 oz jug? CartHop normalizes units and lets you sort by price per oz, per lb, and more — so you can spot the real deal at a glance. Manage carts across stores. Add items to your cart at any retailer without leaving the app. Adjust quantities, remove items, and keep everything organized in one place. Search multiple retailers simultaneously. Compare total prices including fees. Sort by price or unit price. Add to cart and manage quantities across stores. Configure store-specific filters and settings. Dark mode support. Stop hopping between apps. Start hopping between deals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CartHop at 5.0 against Express's 4.5. CartHop also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). Express's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CartHop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Express ships an update every 11 days, CartHop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Express | CartHop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Express, Inc. | Jonathan Fleckenstein |
Customer experience
Express
CartHop
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
CartHop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Express
No in-app purchases
CartHop
No in-app purchases
