Tillys vs Primitive Skate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tillys
Discover and shop a wide selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories for the whole family from popular brands. Get instant updates on new arrivals and sales, and manage your loyalty rewards easily.
- Shop clothing, shoes, and accessories
- Favorite brands available
- Push notifications for drops and sales
- Track and redeem rewards points
- Scan barcodes to find items in-app
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Shop the Tillys App for the best clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and kids from your favorite brands – 24/7 Reasons to download the Tillys app: - Get alerts on the latest product drops and sales with push notification - Track and redeem your Tillys Rewards Points - Can't find your size in store? Scan the barcode to find and purchase your item in the App.
Primitive Skate
Shop for skateboards and apparel directly from your mobile device. Browse the latest collections and purchase your favorite items with ease.
- Online shopping
- Skateboard purchase
- Apparel purchase
- Browse collections
- Mobile convenience
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Primitive skateboards and apparel online shopping app.
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Verdict
Tillys and Primitive Skate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Primitive Skate's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tillys's. Tillys's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tillys against 4.9 for Primitive Skate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Tillys's written reviews are positive against 87% of Primitive Skate's.
Tillys ships an update every 2 months, Primitive Skate monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tillys | Primitive Skate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WORLD OF JEANS & TOPS, INC | Primitive Company |
Customer experience
Tillys
Primitive Skate
User reviews
Tillys
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great selection and deals
- 💕 Love the brand and clothing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search
- 🔑 Constant need to log in
- 🔄 Resets cart and wishlist
Primitive Skate
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great quality products
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to navigate app
- 💯 Loyal and satisfied customer base
- 🤩 Awesome collaborations and designs
- 🔥 Highly recommended brand
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with account creation and login
- 💰 Shipping costs can be high
- 🕰️ Slow restocking of sold-out items
- 🤔 Inconsistent customer service experience
Bugs and requests
Tillys
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Items disappear from cart and wishlist
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information
Requested features
3 requests- Back button to return to previous page
- Save login and account information
- Improve app stability and performance
Primitive Skate
Reported bugs
3 issues- Errors when trying to create an account
- Shipping issues and delays
- Problems with processing returns
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track order status
- Option to purchase gift cards
- Improved returns and exchanges process
- Expanded size and color options
In-app purchases
Tillys
No in-app purchases
Primitive Skate
No in-app purchases
