# Pacsun vs YoungLA

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacsun | YoungLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacsun/id437373394/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youngla/id6443457632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | #137 |
| Size | 49 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Sunwear](https://appshunter.io/developer/437373397) | [YoungLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646121596) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacsun

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### YoungLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youngla/id6443457632)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🔥 Amazing quality and style
- 💯 Excellent brand and clothing
- ⭐ Comfortable and breathable
- 🚀 Fast shipping times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, slow loading)
- 💰 Overcharging and hidden fees
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stock and restocking
- 🤔 Sizing concerns for smaller/larger builds

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or crashing
- Incorrect product information in cart
- Inability to remove sold-out items from cart

**Requested features**

- Improve app performance and stability
- Enhance the sales/discounts section
- Implement a rewards program
- Provide more size and fit options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacsun free?

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

### Is YoungLA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pacsun or YoungLA?

YoungLA is rated higher. Pacsun averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while YoungLA averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Pacsun or YoungLA have ads?

Neither Pacsun nor YoungLA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacsun or YoungLA?

Pacsun ships an update every 5 weeks, and YoungLA weekly. Most recently, Pacsun was updated on September 24, 2026 and YoungLA on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pacsun or YoungLA?

Pacsun currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and YoungLA at #137. 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.*