Uncrate vs Watch Gang
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uncrate
Discover curated objects of desire daily, from gear and style to cars and shelter. This is the original buyer's guide for men, showcasing some of the world's finest products.
- Daily curated content
- Buyer's guide for men
- Gear and apparel
- Automobiles and architecture
- Objects of desire
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Gear. Style. Cars. Shelter. Vices. Updated daily. Uncrate is the original buyer's guide for men, filled with some of the world's best gear, apparel, automobiles, and architecture.
Watch Gang
Explore a curated selection of watches from popular and emerging brands. Enjoy exclusive discounts, member perks, and weekly chances to win luxury timepieces. Elevate your watch collection with exciting shopping experiences.
- Curated watch subscriptions
- Weekly luxury watch giveaways
- Exclusive member discounts
- Gamified shopping experience
- Access to flash sales and events
- Personalized notifications
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Discover the best way to buy watches and elevate your wrist game. The world of Watch Gang is now at your fingertips with exciting shopping experiences and incredible deals. SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive a curated selection of watches from popular & emerging brands. Keep every watch & get a chance to win a Rolex TAG Heuer every week! THE WHEEL OF WATCHES: Every watch purchase from The Wheel is a chance to win something amazing, like a Rolex! WATCH GANG STORE: Our store is a treasure trove of discounts you won't find elsewhere. Discover watches from Omega, Zodiac, Oris, & more. BENEFITS: • WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS: Get automatically entered for a chance to win a Rolex, TAG Heuer weekly. • MEMBER PERKS: Save up to 5X off retail prices & get access to flash sales, discounts, & special events. • MAKE SHOPPING EXCITING: Enjoy gamified shopping with "The Wheel of Watches," making every purchase a thrill. • NOTIFICATIONS: Stay updated with personalized notifications so you never miss out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Uncrate at 72% against Watch Gang's 25%. Uncrate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Uncrate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uncrate has 11K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Uncrate's written reviews are positive against 25% of Watch Gang's.
Uncrate ships an update every 2 weeks, Watch Gang every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uncrate | Watch Gang |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better | 3.2 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uncrate LLC | Watch Gang |
Customer experience
Uncrate
Watch Gang
Bugs and requests
Uncrate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Stash feature not working
- Login and account issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Images not loading properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Implement a favorites/stash feature
- Add social media sharing options
- Improve navigation (swipe gestures, etc.)
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
Watch Gang
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Uncrate
No in-app purchases
Watch Gang
No in-app purchases
