The North Face vs Essentials Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The North Face
Access your loyalty program, track rewards, and earn points for purchases and activities. Discover exclusive gear, get early access to collections, and scan products in-store for details. Join the free program to unlock member benefits and gear up for your next adventure.
- Loyalty program access
- Earn points on purchases
- Track rewards and balance
- Exclusive gear access
- Product barcode scanning
- Personalized recommendations
- Check-in for points
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The North Face is one of the world's most trusted names in outdoor clothing, hiking gear, and apparel — built for everything from high-alpine expeditions to everyday wear. Whether you're looking for new hiking boots for the trail, a fleece for the commute, or technical camping gear for the mountain, The North Face app puts the full collection at your fingertips. Shop iconic jackets, versatile casual apparel, and activewear fit for everything from Everest to the everyday. The North Face makes premium gear that holds up wherever you take it — and looks good doing it. XPLR Pass — Our Free Loyalty Program The North Face app is the best way to get the most from your XPLR Pass membership. • Access your rewards, point balance, activity history and account details anytime. • Not a member yet? Join XPLR Pass free and unlock exclusive gear, members-only product testing, points on every purchase, and more. Earn Points • Spend $1, earn 1 point. • Download the app: earn 10 points. • Check in at National Parks, Monuments, and TNF stores: earn 5 points. • Refer a Friend via your personal in-app link: earn 25 points. • Bring a reusable bag in stores: earn 10 points. Get Rewards • Every 100 points = a $10 reward toward your next purchase. • Cash-back reward cards issued in March, June, and October for qualifying members. Have feedback? Get in touch with us at tnfsupport@vfc.com
Essentials Tracker
This app helps users find essential items like toilet paper and baby food that are in low inventory. It relies on community input to report item availability and wait times at local stores, reducing frustration and store visits.
- Community-reported item availability
- Track essential goods
- Report store wait times
- Real-time inventory updates
- Reduce shopping frustration
- Avoid store crowds
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This year introduced panic buying around the world. As a result, a lot of people are experiencing long queues and low inventory when they are in need of essential items. Essentials Tracker is a free app that aims to help mitigate the frustration that comes with the time people spend shopping for essential goods. Powered by local community input, the information on this app is provided by its users - not the individual stores. Items that have been hard to locate, such as: toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, baby food, and even eggs can be found. Shoppers report which items are available at their local supermarket or wholesaler, as well as the time they waited to enter the store. The number of results displayed are then representative of the aggregate number of times an item has been reported in the last 48 hours, not the amount of stock for that particular item. Use Essentials Tracker to stay inside your home as much as possible, and avoid the gatherings of people the next time you are in need of essential goods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The North Face at 4.7 against Essentials Tracker's 4.3. The North Face also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 4) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Essentials Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The North Face holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The North Face has 38K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | The North Face | Essentials Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (38K ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #160 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V.F. Corporation | Immanuel Phillips |
Bugs and requests
The North Face
Reported bugs
4 issues- Checkout process failures
- Inability to view product details
- Reward points not tracking correctly
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Improve back button functionality
- Add ability to filter by gender
- Enhance reward program integration
- Optimize app speed and stability
Essentials Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The North Face
No in-app purchases
Essentials Tracker
No in-app purchases
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