# The North Face vs Crocs

The clearest difference is ads: The North Face at none against Crocs's shown. The North Face also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (40% vs 25%). Crocs's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 4.7 for The North Face against 4.7 for Crocs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 47K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of The North Face's written reviews are positive against 25% of Crocs's.

The North Face ships an update every 9 days, Crocs every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The North Face | Crocs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-face/id522990206/reviews)** | [4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crocs/id1588314651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | #194 |
| Size | 196 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V.F. Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/423789879) | [Crocs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588314653) |

## What reviewers say

### The North Face

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-face/id522990206)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Loyalty program access, Earn points on purchases, Track rewards and balance, Exclusive gear access, Product barcode scanning, Personalized recommendations, Check-in for points

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
- 👍 Good product quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Frequent sign-out issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent navigation
- 🐛 Reward program not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Checkout process failures
- Inability to view product details
- Reward points not tracking correctly
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improve back button functionality
- Add ability to filter by gender
- Enhance reward program integration
- Optimize app speed and stability


### Crocs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crocs/id1588314651)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover new shoe styles and Jibbitz™ charms. Access exclusive sales, influencer content, and style tips. Find nearby stores with the integrated locator.

**Highlights:** Shop new products, Limited-time collaborations, Influencer style tips, How-to videos, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy ordering
- 👍 Comfortable shoes
- 🚀 Smooth transactions
- 👍 Great app layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited product visibility
- 🚫 Region-locked app
- 🤔 Inconsistent pricing
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sign-up issues
- Cart management problems
- Inability to load product details
- Crashes when navigating app

**Requested features**

- Ability to view order history
- Option to save addresses
- Improved filtering and search
- Integration with website features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The North Face free?

The North Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crocs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The North Face or Crocs?

The North Face is rated higher. The North Face averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Crocs averages 4.7 from 47K ratings.

### Do The North Face or Crocs have ads?

Crocs shows ads; The North Face does not.

### Which is updated more often, The North Face or Crocs?

The North Face ships an update every 9 days, and Crocs every 3 weeks. Most recently, The North Face was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crocs on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The North Face or Crocs?

The North Face currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Crocs at #194. 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.*