The North Face vs GUESS
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
GUESS
Access exclusive collections, collaborations, and new arrivals before anyone else. Save favorite styles, build wishlists, and earn rewards through a loyalty program. Enjoy personalized offers and a VIP shopping experience.
- Exclusive collections access
- Personalized wishlists
- Loyalty program integration
- In-app offers
- Digital loyalty card
Read full descriptionHide full description
The GUESS app is your all-access pass to a VIP shopping experience. Exclusive Perks Be the first to shop special collections, collaborations, and new arrivals. Plus, GUESS List members unlock in-app offers you won’t find anywhere else. Personalized Just for You Save your favorite styles, build your Wishlist, and keep track of your must-have looks anytime, anywhere. Rewards on Repeat Pair the app with our GUESS List loyalty program to earn points, redeem cash rewards, and access your digital card for the ultimate shopping experience. Download today and enjoy 15% Off + Free Shipping on your first in-app purchase.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The North Face at 4.7 against GUESS's 2.9. The North Face also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GUESS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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.
The North Face holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The North Face has 38K ratings behind it against 245, 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 14% of GUESS's.
The North Face ships an update every 9 days, GUESS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The North Face | GUESS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (38K ratings) — better | 2.9 (245 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 245 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | V.F. Corporation | GUESS?, Inc. |
Customer experience
The North Face
GUESS
User reviews
The North Face
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
- 👍 Good product quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Frequent sign-out issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent navigation
- 🐛 Reward program not working properly
GUESS
From 245 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👗 Wide variety of clothing selection
- 💬 Personal stylist chat feature
- 🎁 Rewards/loyalty points program
- 📱 Mobile shopping convenience
- 🎯 Personalized style recommendations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closes
- ⏳ Slow loading times and lag
- 🔄 Poor navigation without back button
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 💾 Data not saving (wishlist, cart, preferences)
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
GUESS
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes when scrolling too quickly
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Shopping cart items disappear or become inaccessible
- Wish list items not loading or saving
- Rewards points not crediting to account
Show 13 moreShow fewer
- User gets logged out unexpectedly
- Content loading error messages
- Checkout process loops or fails
- Promotional codes not working
- Purchase history not displaying
- App won't open or gets stuck on loading screen
- Duplicate items appearing in cart
- Size chart not loading
- Order tracking not working
- Points not syncing between app and account
- App incompatible with newer phone models (Pro Max)
- Password reset functionality broken
- App crashes during payment processing
Requested features
13 requests- Add functional back button for navigation
- Fix and restore spin wheel points challenge
- Allow profile editing (gender, account info)
- Improve wish list functionality and access
- Better product descriptions and size guides
Show 8 moreShow fewer
- Model height and size information
- Customer reviews and ratings on products
- QR code scanner for in-store items
- Easier customer service contact options
- Better promotional code application
- Expand geographic availability beyond USA/Canada
- Improve rewards points tracking and application
- Better order tracking functionality
In-app purchases
The North Face
No in-app purchases
GUESS
No in-app purchases
