# AE + Aerie vs SKIMS

The clearest difference is ads: SKIMS at none against AE + Aerie's shown. SKIMS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AE + Aerie's advantage is ratings volume (1.3M vs 59K) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AE + Aerie against 4.9 for SKIMS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AE + Aerie has 1.3M ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of AE + Aerie's written reviews are positive against 66% of SKIMS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AE + Aerie | SKIMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-plus-aerie/id467738064/reviews) | **[4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skims/id6449501345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3M** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #132 |
| Size | 183 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Eagle Outfitters](https://appshunter.io/developer/450661097) | [Skims Body, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689445307) |

## What reviewers say

### AE + Aerie

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop all your favorite brands, including jeans and bras, in one convenient app. Track orders, get sale notifications, and pick up purchases in-store. Earn rewards and save items for later.

**Highlights:** Shop multiple brands, Order tracking, Sale notifications, In-store pickup, Rewards program, Save favorites, Installment payments

**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


### SKIMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skims/id6449501345)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover innovative underwear, loungewear, and shapewear designed for all body types. Earn rewards and explore a user-friendly app experience focused on comfort and quality.

**Highlights:** Next-generation underwear, Comfortable loungewear, Technically constructed shapewear, Solutions for every body, SKIMS Rewards program, User-friendly app design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable and high-quality clothing
- 🚀 User-friendly app design
- 💎 Loyalty program and rewards
- 🥰 Love for the brand and founder
- 👌 Efficient customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with login and cart issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent inventory and sizing information
- 📦 Frustrating return and shipping experiences
- 💰 Expensive products

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues and account not found errors
- Problems adding items to cart
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information

**Requested features**

- Add wishlist/save for later feature
- Improve sync between app and website
- Provide more detailed size and fit information
- Add currency conversion and localization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AE + Aerie free?

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

### Is SKIMS free?

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

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

SKIMS is rated higher. AE + Aerie averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3M ratings, while SKIMS averages 4.9 from 59K ratings.

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

AE + Aerie shows ads; SKIMS does not.

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

AE + Aerie ships an update every 2 weeks, and SKIMS every 2 weeks. Most recently, AE + Aerie was updated on November 10, 2026 and SKIMS on November 10, 2026.

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

AE + Aerie currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and SKIMS at #132. 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.*