Comparison

graniph vs GU US

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

graniph

Discover and shop for unique graphic apparel and accessories. Stay updated on new releases, sales, and exclusive offers. Earn rewards and discounts through the in-app membership program.

Highlights
  • Browse new graphic items
  • Check latest news and offers
  • Save favorite items and creators
  • Digital membership card
  • Earn points and redeem tickets
  • Receive coupon notifications
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グラニフはTシャツや雑貨をはじめとした様々なグラフィックアイテムを通じて、 あらゆる人が自分らしく、 豊かになる暮らしを提案するグラフィックライフストアです。 グラニフ公式アプリでは毎週リリースされる新着グラフィックアイテムや最新ニュースを外出先や電車の中などいつでもどこでもチェックできます。様々なグラフィックアイテムの中からぜひお気に入りを探してみてください。 【主な機能】 ▼お知らせ クーポンの発行から再入荷のお知らせ、ご注文商品の発送状況まで、気になる情報をお知らせします。 ▼お気に入り コラボレーションやグラニフオリジナルグラフィック、クリエイターを簡単にお気に入り登録でき、新着情報を見逃しません。 ▼会員証 店頭で画面を提示するだけでお得にポイントを貯めることができ、お値引きチケットとしてご利用いただける「グラニフサンクスチケット」に交換できます。その他クーポンのご利用も一覧から選んで画面を提示するだけ。

About

GU US

Discover and shop for men's and women's clothing. Scan barcodes to check sizes and availability online, get personalized fit recommendations, and receive notifications for restocked or sale items.

Highlights
  • Save money with download coupon
  • Scan barcodes for size and fit
  • Check online availability
  • Get restock notifications
  • Personalized size recommendations
  • Create favorite items list
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GU App Features: 1. You can get the $5 OFF coupon when you download GU US App. - Save your money and enjoy shopping from anywhere in the US. 2. Scan barcodes to find your perfect size + fit - Use your phone to scan the barcodes of your favorite looks to easily check if we have your perfect size and fit online. Plus, you can check out other guest reviews and other styling tips to help make shopping that much easier. 3. It's back! Sign up for notifications when your most loved items are back in stock - Get notified when the style you’ve been eyeing is back in stock when you become an app member. 4. It fits! MySize ASSIST - Take the guesswork out of sizing with MySize Assistant. Input your body measurements and preferred fit and we’ll recommend a size that would fit you well. 5. Create a list of your favorite looks - Tag products you like as “Favorites” and we'll notify you when they’re available for pickup, back in stock, or on sale.

Screenshots

graniph4 screens
GU US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GU US at none against graniph's shown. GU US also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). graniph's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for graniph against 4.9 for GU US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GU US has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of graniph's written reviews are positive against 39% of GU US's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

graniph ships an update every 10 days, GU US monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
graniph versus GU US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergraniphGU US
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraniph Inc.G.U.CO.,LTD

Customer experience

graniph

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative17.1%

GU US

All ratings1,805 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

graniph

No in-app purchases

None

GU US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is graniph free?
graniph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GU US free?
GU US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, graniph or GU US?
graniph is rated higher. graniph averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GU US averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do graniph or GU US have ads?
graniph shows ads; GU US does not.
Which is updated more often, graniph or GU US?
graniph ships an update every 10 days, and GU US monthly. Most recently, graniph was updated on November 6, 2026 and GU US on November 6, 2026.

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