# Pacsun vs AE + Aerie

The clearest difference is ads: Pacsun at none against AE + Aerie's shown. AE + Aerie's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 48%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AE + Aerie holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AE + Aerie has 1.3M ratings behind it against 67K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Pacsun's written reviews are positive against 75% of AE + Aerie's.

Pacsun ships an update every 5 weeks, AE + Aerie every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacsun | AE + Aerie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacsun/id437373394/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-plus-aerie/id467738064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67K | **1.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#83** |
| Size | 49 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Sunwear](https://appshunter.io/developer/437373397) | [American Eagle Outfitters](https://appshunter.io/developer/450661097) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacsun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacsun/id437373394)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop the latest clothing, accessories, and sneaker styles from coveted brands. Access your account, track orders, and build wish lists. Earn rewards, exclusive discounts, and get free shipping as a member.

**Highlights:** Shop from anywhere on mobile, 24/7 order placement, Track recent purchases, Add items to Wish List, Pacsun Rewards program, Exclusive discounts and alerts

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute clothes
- 🛒 Good deals and sales
- 🤩 Trendy styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔒 Login issues and account management problems
- 🛒 Items disappearing from cart
- 🚢 No international shipping options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent product availability information
- Cart items disappearing
- Inability to change country/region during signup

**Requested features**

- Add international shipping options
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide better order tracking and updates
- Allow saving of liked/favorited items
- Fix login and account management issues


### AE + Aerie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-plus-aerie/id467738064)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop your favorite brands, including jeans and bras, all in one place. Track orders, get sale alerts, and earn rewards on every purchase. Discover outfit inspiration and pay your way with flexible options.

**Highlights:** Shop AE, Aerie, and Offline styles, Order and delivery status tracking, Sale and app-exclusive offer notifications, Buy online, pick up in-store, Earn rewards with linked account, Save items to Favorites, Installment payment options

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient shopping experience
- 💕 Great quality and variety of clothing
- 👏 Helpful rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Inventory issues (out of stock items, shipping problems)
- 🔍 Navigation and organization could be improved
- 💳 Unclear pricing and currency information

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or force quitting
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing items from cart
- Incorrect pricing and shipping information displayed

**Requested features**

- Improved organization and search for Favorites
- Ability to save preferred sizes and fit information
- More detailed product reviews and sizing information
- Option to split payments across multiple payment methods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacsun free?

Pacsun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AE + Aerie free?

AE + Aerie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pacsun or AE + Aerie?

AE + Aerie is rated higher. Pacsun averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while AE + Aerie averages 4.9 from 1.3M ratings.

### Do Pacsun or AE + Aerie have ads?

AE + Aerie shows ads; Pacsun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacsun or AE + Aerie?

Pacsun ships an update every 5 weeks, and AE + Aerie every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pacsun was updated on November 1, 2026 and AE + Aerie on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pacsun or AE + Aerie?

Pacsun currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and AE + Aerie at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*