BARK vs Torrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BARK
Manage your dog's monthly subscription box with ease. Customize deliveries, track shipments, update your dog's profile for personalized boxes, and access direct support. Receive new toys and treats tailored to your pup's needs and playstyle.
- Real-time shipping updates
- Manage subscription details
- Personalize dog profiles
- Direct human support
- Customizable boxes
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We’re BARK – Monthly Dog Goodies for Great Pups! With the BARK app, managing your dog’s subscription is easier than ever. From customizing your deliveries to tracking shipments, we’ve got everything you need to keep your pup happy. Sign up today and get FREE extra toys for a year! App Features - Real-time shipping updates with push notifications - Manage your subscription, including billing and shipping details - Update your dog’s profile for personalized boxes - Access fast support from real humans directly in the app How It Works Tell us about your best bud We build a box that’s just as unique as your pup—from allergy-friendly snacks to toys tailored to their playstyle. Pick your pup’s plan Choose from 1-, 6-, or 12-month plans. Cancel anytime. Free shipping included! Unbox dog joy every month Discover new toys, treats, and adventures with every box. Plus, your dog will start thinking every package is for them!
Torrid
Discover fashion designed for curvy figures, offering premium quality and versatile styles. Shop easily with advanced filtering, track loyalty points, and access exclusive app deals. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience online and in-store.
- Fashion for curvy sizes 10-30
- Quick account access
- Loyalty points tracking
- App-exclusive deals
- Advanced search filtering
- In-store barcode scanning
- Apple Pay checkout
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---- TORRID FASHION FOR CURVY SIZES 10-30 -------- Everything You Are We create fashion made for your curves. Premium quality. Total versatility. Right-this-minute style. Every piece designed to fit you and your life. For every day. Everywhere. Every body. Because you are everything. And we’re for everything you are. --------- NEW & IMPROVED APP FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Quick access to your account Track your loyalty points & view and use your rewards Fun app exclusives Receive app-only deals & get the latest with push notifications Easy mobile shopping Search with advanced filtering & check out with Apple Pay Cool in-store experience Scan barcodes for reviews and other sizes online & show app at checkout to earn points and use rewards in store ----
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BARK at none against Torrid's shown. BARK also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 37%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Torrid's advantage is ratings volume (146K vs 30K). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BARK against 4.8 for Torrid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 146K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of BARK's written reviews are positive against 37% of Torrid's.
BARK ships an update every 2 weeks, Torrid every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | BARK | Torrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (30K ratings) — better | 4.8 (146K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 36.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K | 146K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BarkBox, Inc | Torrid LLC |
Customer experience
BARK
Torrid
User reviews
BARK
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Exciting monthly themes
- 🐶 Dogs love the toys and treats
- 💯 High-quality, durable products
- 🤝 Excellent customer service
- 🎁 Customizable subscription options
Room to improve
- 📦 Inconsistent or delayed delivery
- 🕰️ Outdated app features
- 🤔 Lack of personalization options in app
- 💰 Expensive for some users
Torrid
From 146K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
- 🤗 Helpful for finding items quickly
- 💕 Great for Torrid fans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and organization
- 💰 Expensive shipping for Canadian users
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality for Canadian customers
Bugs and requests
BARK
Reported bugs
2 issues- App login issues
- Incorrect billing or missing items
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to choose specific toys/treats
- Improved app functionality and tracking
- More customization options for subscription
Torrid
Reported bugs
4 issues- Shopping cart randomly empties
- Inability to log in or view order history
- Incompatibility issues for Canadian users
- Pricing and discount errors
Requested features
4 requests- Option to view prices in Canadian dollars
- Ability to save items to a wishlist and retrieve them later
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with Torrid credit card management
In-app purchases
BARK
No in-app purchases
Torrid
No in-app purchases
