The North Face vs Stride Tribe
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
Stride Tribe
This app connects runners with a brand focused on the deeper aspects of running beyond metrics. Access new collections, track orders, and view recent activities.
- Shop latest collections
- Track orders
- View Strava activities
- Save items for later
- Order management
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Stride Tribe is built for runners who move for reasons that can’t be measured. In a world obsessed with pace, splits, medals, and metrics, we exist for something deeper. We believe running is not just performance. It is refinement. It is confrontation. It is a return to who you truly are. The Stride Tribe app is your direct connection to our latest collections, limited releases, and the movement behind them. Inside the app you can: - Save items for later - view recent strava activities - receive notifications about orders and easily track your items - edit and cancel your orders and more! If you run to clear your mind, to confront yourself, to become something stronger than yesterday, this is for you. Download the Stride Tribe app and join the movement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stride Tribe at 100% against The North Face's 40%. Stride Tribe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The North Face's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38K vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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.
Stride Tribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The North Face has 38K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The North Face's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stride Tribe's.
The North Face ships an update every 9 days, Stride Tribe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The North Face | Stride Tribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (38K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #167 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | V.F. Corporation | Scotty Troxell |
Customer experience
The North Face
Stride Tribe
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
Stride Tribe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The North Face
No in-app purchases
Stride Tribe
No in-app purchases
