Ask & Embla vs KILLSTAR worldwide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ask & Embla
Discover unique alternative jewelry and objects, from gothic to minimalist styles. Access rings, necklaces, earrings, and body piercing jewelry on the go. Enjoy app-exclusive discounts and early access to new arrivals.
- Explore alternative jewelry and objects
- Gothic, grunge, and minimalist styles
- Rings, necklaces, earrings, body piercing
- App-exclusive discounts and promos
- Wishlist and saved account details
- Notifications for sales and new arrivals
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SHOPPING FOR ALTERNATIVE SOULS Explore our alternative jewelry and objects from the palm of your hand. From gothic and grunge styles to minimalist designs, access unique accessories like rings, necklaces, earrings, body piercing jewelry and stretched ear jewelry on the go. APP-ONLY EXCLUSIVES Download and get 15% OFF your first in-app order. Enjoy app-exclusive promos and discounts. BE FIRST TO KNOW Get the latest updates on our sales, new arrivals, early bird promos and app-exclusive releases delivered straight to you. SMOOTHER SHOPPING Experience an optimised shopping platform equipped with intuitive browsing - save your account details, information and wishlists for quicker, hassle-free and secure transactions.
KILLSTAR worldwide
Explore a global fashion and lifestyle brand that merges alternative culture with bold self-expression. Discover unique clothing, accessories, and homeware designed for individuality and a touch of magic. Shop exclusive collections and offers within the app.
- App-exclusive products and offers
- Wishlist functionality
- Rewards and VIP benefits
- New product launch notifications
- Shop clothing, accessories, and homeware
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Alternative lifestyle brand fusing fashion, dark art & subculture for the unapologetic. KILLSTAR is a global fashion and lifestyle brand where darkness, individuality and self-expression collide. Rooted in alternative culture, KILLSTAR creates bold designs for those who choose to stand apart. Established 2010. From statement clothing and accessories to footwear, homeware and lifestyle pieces, every collection is designed to channel raw energy, attitude and a little bit of magic. KILLSTAR is more than a look — it’s a way to express who you are, embrace what makes you different and celebrate your individuality. Shop KILLSTAR in the app and unlock: App-exclusive products and offers Wishlist to save your favourite pieces Rewards and VIP benefits New products launches Download the KILLSTAR app and discover your darker side.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ask & Embla at 82% against KILLSTAR worldwide's 11%. Ask & Embla also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (759 vs 140). KILLSTAR worldwide's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Ask & Embla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ask & Embla has 759 ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Ask & Embla's written reviews are positive against 11% of KILLSTAR worldwide's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Ask & Embla | KILLSTAR worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (759 ratings) — better | 3.8 (140 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 10.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 759 — better | 140 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ask & Embla | KILLSTAR |
Customer experience
Ask & Embla
KILLSTAR worldwide
Bugs and requests
Ask & Embla
Reported bugs
2 issues- 15% first-order discount not redeemable through app
- Septum clicker closure mechanism fails to stay secured
Requested features
2 requests- Improved discount code application process in app
- Better quality control for closure mechanisms on clickers
KILLSTAR worldwide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ask & Embla
No in-app purchases
KILLSTAR worldwide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ask & Embla free?
Is KILLSTAR worldwide free?
Which has better reviews, Ask & Embla or KILLSTAR worldwide?
Do Ask & Embla or KILLSTAR worldwide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ask & Embla or KILLSTAR worldwide?
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