The Drop Date vs BSTN Store
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Drop Date
Stay on top of the latest sneaker releases with this app's comprehensive calendar. Set reminders for upcoming drops, curate your favorite models, and explore recent releases from major brands.
- Sneaker release calendar
- Set drop reminders
- Favorite sneaker list
- Browse recent releases
- Major brand coverage
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With The Drop Date's sneaker release calendar, you'll never miss a hyped sneaker release again. Set reminders for upcoming drops, build up a list of favourites, plus browse recent releases from Nike, adidas, New Balance, PUMA, ASICS, Vans, Converse, Air Jordan and many more popular brands.
BSTN Store
Discover and shop over 10,000 styles from 200+ curated streetwear and sportswear brands. Get personalized recommendations, access exclusive releases and discounts, and stay updated on the latest trends.
- 200+ curated streetwear & sportswear brands
- Personalized 'For You' recommendations
- Raffle sign-ups for exclusive releases
- App-exclusive discounts and early sale access
- Wish list creation
- Fast checkout and order tracking
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With the new BSTN app, you get access to 200+ carefully curated street- and sportwear brands, the latest sneaker releases, personalized product and brand recommendations as well as app exclusive perks - anytime, anywhere, always at your fingertips. Why Download the BSTN App? - Access to 10.000+ styles across more than 200 carefully curated street- & sportswear brands and must-have newcomer brands - Browse the 'For You' feed to get product and brand recommendations based on your personal style and preferences - Sign up for raffles and access app-exclusive releases - Benefit from app-exclusive discounts and early access to sale events - Keep up to date with our latest campaigns and collaborations on the 'Trending' feed - Activate push notifications to be the first to know about product updates - Curate your own wish list with your favorite products - Enjoy a smooth shopping experience with a fast checkout and access to your orders anytime About BSTN Having quite literally started by selling their first t-shirts from the trunk of a car, BSTN has grown into Europe’s premier destination for elevated streetwear and the most sought-after sneakers. BSTN has made a name for itself through head-turning marketing campaigns and going the proverbial extra mile to tell the stories behind a specific release and the culture that surrounds it from day one. Download the BSTN app now and join a global community of streetwear enthusiasts in Munich, Hamburg, London, and beyond!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BSTN Store at 69% against The Drop Date's 0%. BSTN Store also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). The Drop Date's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
BSTN Store holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BSTN Store has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Drop Date's written reviews are positive against 69% of BSTN Store's.
The Drop Date ships an update every 4 months, BSTN Store every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Drop Date | BSTN Store |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Clickwire BV | BSTN Store GmbH |
Customer experience
The Drop Date
BSTN Store
In-app purchases
The Drop Date
No in-app purchases
BSTN Store
No in-app purchases
