Steve Madden vs Dillard's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steve Madden
Discover the latest fashion trends and get exclusive access to new arrivals. Explore influencer styles and unlock helpful styling tips, polls, and more to enhance your shopping experience.
- Early access to new styles
- Discover influencer looks
- Unlock styling tips
- Participate in polls
- Receive latest updates via notifications
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Use the Steve Madden app to get early access to our newest styles, discover what your favorite influencers are wearing, and unlock styling tips, polls, and more! Be sure to enable Push Notifications for the latest updates.
Dillard's
Shop the latest fashion, beauty, and home goods from a major fashion retailer. Easily pay in-store with your phone, track purchases, and manage rewards. Create wish lists and registries.
- In-store mobile payment
- Rewards program management
- Purchase history tracking
- Wish list creation
- Registry sharing
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The latest in fashion at Dillard’s, now in the palm of your hand! • Scan to pay! Complete your in-store purchase with your Dillard’s card using only your phone! • Be rewarded! Use your rewards in-store and stay up to date on rewards and promotions. • Stay in the know! Seamlessly keep track and review all your online and in-store purchases. • Wish big! Scan from your phone to add items, share your registry, and more! Dillard’s Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion retailers. Since 1938 we’ve focused on delivering the style of your life, exemplary customer service, and exceptional value to our shoppers.
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Verdict
Steve Madden and Dillard's both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Steve Madden's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's. Steve Madden also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 4K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Dillard's's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
Steve Madden holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steve Madden has 39K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Steve Madden's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steve Madden | Dillard's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (39K ratings) — better | 4.7 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews — better | 23.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 4K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Madden Ltd. | Dillard's |
Customer experience
Steve Madden
Dillard's
User reviews
Steve Madden
From 39K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💗 Comfortable and stylish shoes
- 🛒 Easy to navigate website and app
- 🤩 Wide selection of trendy products
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app experience
- ⏱️ Slow website and app performance
- 🤔 Inconsistent customer service
- 📦 Shipping and delivery issues
- 💸 Quality does not match the price
Dillard's
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🛒 Convenient in-store shopping experience
- 💳 Useful for managing Dillard's credit card
- 🏪 Great customer service at physical stores
Room to improve
- 🤖 Dysfunctional app setup and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of in-stock information for local stores
- 🌐 Redirects to website instead of in-app shopping
- 🔒 Confusing and inconsistent login/password requirements
Bugs and requests
Steve Madden
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inability to add items to cart or wishlist
- Incorrect product sizing and availability
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Wishlist and order tracking functionality
- Better filtering and search options
Dillard's
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login and account verification issues
- Overlapping UI elements on tablets
Requested features
3 requests- In-app shopping experience like competitors
- Ability to check item availability at local stores
- Streamlined payment and account management
In-app purchases
Steve Madden
No in-app purchases
Dillard's
No in-app purchases
