THE OUTNET vs REFINERY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THE OUTNET
Shop luxury designer fashion for women and men at significantly reduced prices. Discover new arrivals weekly from over 350 brands and get exclusive early access to sales and promotions. Enjoy worldwide shipping and easy returns.
- Up to 70% off designer fashion
- 350+ luxury brands
- New arrivals weekly
- Exclusive app previews
- Early sale access
- Wishlist and notifications
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Download THE OUTNET app to shop designer womenswear and menswear made for your forever wardrobe. Here’s what you can expect: 350+ DESIGNERS | With new arrivals every week, discover Just In from brands such as Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, GANNI, Valentino, Zimmermann and many more. Follow your favorite designers to keep up with the latest drops, add must-have styles to your Wishlist to receive notifications or share with friends and family.
REFINERY
Discover the latest fashion trends and styles tailored to your preferences. This app offers a seamless shopping experience with secure transactions and curated collections. Elevate your wardrobe with ease and join a community of fashion enthusiasts.
- Personalized trend discovery
- Seamless shopping interface
- Secure Shopify Payments
- Curated fashion collections
- Community of fashion enthusiasts
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Welcome to Refinery, where your shopping experience is elevated to new heights! Discover the latest trends and styles tailored just for you. With our seamless interface, finding the perfect outfit has never been easier. Enjoy secure transactions powered by Shopify Payments, ensuring your personal information is safe while you shop. Browse our curated collections and indulge in a world of fashion that's just a click away. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or looking for everyday essentials, Refinery has you covered. Join our community of fashion enthusiasts and transform your wardrobe today. You've never looked better!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: REFINERY at 5.0 against THE OUTNET's 1.4. REFINERY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). THE OUTNET's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
REFINERY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THE OUTNET has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
THE OUTNET ships an update every 5 weeks, REFINERY every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THE OUTNET | REFINERY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Outnet IP LLC | Minh Nguyen Hoang |
Customer experience
THE OUTNET
REFINERY
Bugs and requests
THE OUTNET
Reported bugs
4 issues- Items showing as in-stock but unavailable
- Wish list and order history disappearing
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Improved product filtering and search
- More detailed size and fit information
- Seamless integration between app and website
- Transparent and reliable return/refund process
REFINERY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THE OUTNET
No in-app purchases
REFINERY
No in-app purchases
