THE OUTNET vs Shopbop
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.
Shopbop
Discover and shop the latest fashion and beauty products from over 1,000 brands. Get daily style inspiration, editorial content, and styling tips. Enjoy fast, free global shipping and easy returns.
- Discover latest clothing and beauty
- Shop over 1,000 brands
- Daily editorial content and styling tips
- Fast and free global shipping
- Free returns (US & Canada)
- Save items with 'My Hearts'
- Sale and low inventory alerts
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The Shopbop app is the easiest way to discover and shop the latest clothing and beauty from over 1,000 established and emerging brands. Shopbop is the global online retail destination for style inspiration and discovery. Enjoy a comprehensive, hand-picked selection of ready-to-wear, accessories & beauty for women and men. Expect new arrivals, compelling editorial content and styling tips daily. Shopbop provides world-class customer service, plus fast and free global shipping worldwide & free returns in the U.S. and Canada. Shopbop is part of the Amazon.com Inc. group of companies. What’s in store: • Amazon Prime members enjoy Prime shipping benefits within the USA. • Discover the latest from over 1,000 established and emerging designers. • New arrivals, compelling editorial features, and styling tips every day. • Shop by category, designer, boutique & more—from dresses to denim, shoes to swimwear, always find what you're looking for. • Use “My Hearts” to keep tabs on your most-wanted items. • Detailed product pages make shopping easier than ever. • Get alerts when your favorite styles are low in inventory or go on sale. • Easy login with your Amazon.com account. • View your purchase history in “My Orders”. We would love to hear from you. Email appfeedback@shopbop.com with your feedback! By using this app, you agree to the Shopbop Conditions of Use (https://www.shopbop.com/ci/aboutShopBop/conditions.html) and Shopbop Privacy Notice (https://www.shopbop.com/ci/aboutShopBop/privacypolicy.html)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shopbop at 4.6 against THE OUTNET's 1.4. Shopbop also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 34). THE OUTNET's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.
Shopbop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shopbop has 1.8K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of THE OUTNET's written reviews are positive against 54% of Shopbop's.
THE OUTNET ships an update every 5 weeks, Shopbop monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THE OUTNET | Shopbop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (34 ratings) | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Outnet IP LLC | Shopbop Mobile LLC |
Customer experience
THE OUTNET
Shopbop
User reviews
THE OUTNET
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 👍 Great quality products
- 💡 Variety of designer brands
- 🚀 Efficient app experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate inventory updates
- 🔍 Lacking product details and sizing information
- 🔍 Inconsistent customer service
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
Shopbop
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great selection and variety
- 💕 Consistent and reliable service
- 🌟 Excellent shopping experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and use
- 💰 Expensive shipping and duties
- 🙄 Poor customer service and returns process
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
Shopbop
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and account management problems
- Checkout process is unreliable and prone to errors
- Inconsistent display of prices and availability
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to leave product reviews
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement dark mode and other accessibility features
- Allow tracking of returns and refunds in the app
In-app purchases
THE OUTNET
No in-app purchases
Shopbop
No in-app purchases
