Pacsun vs YoungLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pacsun
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.
- Shop from anywhere on mobile
- 24/7 order placement
- Track recent purchases
- Add items to Wish List
- Pacsun Rewards program
- Exclusive discounts and alerts
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Love all things Pacsun? Then you’ll definitely love our app! Here’s why it’s everyone’s favorite way to shop: SHOP FROM ANYWHERE | Skip the lines and get a new ‘fit from Pacsun straight from your tablet or mobile phone. With access to your account right at your fingertips, you can place orders 24/7, track your recent purchases, add items to your Wish List, and more. GET REWARDED | As a Pacsun Rewards member, you'll get a $5 Reward just for signing up, points per every $1 spend, plus bonus Rewards and FREE shipping on all orders for VIPs! THE PERKS GO ON & ON | Exclusive discounts, drop alerts, access to events—there’s more where these came from. HIT US UP | Email us your feedback or suggestions on ways to improve our app at appfeedback@pacsun.com. Pacsun is dedicated to delivering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth. Curated just for you in Los Angeles, we serve up the latest clothing, accessories, and sneaker styles for men and women from coveted brands including Pacsun Denim, ESSENTIALS Fear Of God, Playboy, Vans, Champion, The North Face, adidas, Converse, Kappa, PacCares, Kendall & Kylie, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Land Rover, John Galt, Brandy Melville, and more.
YoungLA
Shop the latest apparel and accessories with ease. Get exclusive access to new arrivals, special discounts, and early collection launches directly through the app. Enjoy a seamless and secure checkout experience for all your fashion needs.
- Easy browsing of apparel and accessories
- Exclusive access to new collections
- Early access to launches
- Exclusive discounts and offers
- First-to-know notifications
- Secure and fast checkout
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Download the YoungLA app to access exclusive discounts and collection launches. Everything you love, right at your fingertips. THE FULL RACK Every fit, every drop, every restock. Tops, bottoms, loungewear, joggers, accessories — the whole catalog, one tap away. CHECKOUT WITHOUT THE HASSLE Saved info, one-tap buy. Get your gear before it's gone — no forms, no fumbling. BUILT FOR THE FITS YOU ACTUALLY WEAR Stay locked in on new arrivals and restocks across the collabs and staples you care about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: YoungLA at 72% against Pacsun's 48%. YoungLA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Pacsun's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 11K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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.
YoungLA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacsun has 67K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 72% of YoungLA's.
Pacsun ships an update every 5 weeks, YoungLA weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacsun | YoungLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (67K ratings) | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 11K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | #137 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacific Sunwear | YoungLA |
Customer experience
Pacsun
YoungLA
User reviews
Pacsun
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💖 Cute clothes
- 🛒 Good deals and sales
- 🤩 Trendy styles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔒 Login issues and account management problems
- 🛒 Items disappearing from cart
- 🚢 No international shipping options
YoungLA
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🔥 Amazing quality and style
- 💯 Excellent brand and clothing
- ⭐ Comfortable and breathable
- 🚀 Fast shipping times
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, slow loading)
- 💰 Overcharging and hidden fees
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stock and restocking
- 🤔 Sizing concerns for smaller/larger builds
Bugs and requests
Pacsun
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent product availability information
- Cart items disappearing
- Inability to change country/region during signup
Requested features
5 requests- 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
YoungLA
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not loading or crashing
- Incorrect product information in cart
- Inability to remove sold-out items from cart
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app performance and stability
- Enhance the sales/discounts section
- Implement a rewards program
- Provide more size and fit options
In-app purchases
Pacsun
No in-app purchases
YoungLA
No in-app purchases
