Urban Monkey vs Minimalist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Urban Monkey
Explore and shop for cutting-edge streetwear, including exclusive releases and collaborations. Get early access to new collections and enjoy member-only discounts. Save your favorites and benefit from secure checkout and easy returns.
- Curated streetwear selection
- Exclusive releases and collaborations
- Early access notifications
- Secure and seamless checkout
- Wishlist and favorites
- Member-only discounts and deals
- Hassle-free returns
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Urban Monkey App: Redefine your streetwear game with a fusion of art and fashion! Discover & Shop: Explore a curated selection of cutting-edge streetwear. Shop the latest trends and exclusive releases. Notifications & Early Access: Stay in the loop with push notifications. Enjoy early access to limited releases and special collaborations. Secure Checkout: Shop with confidence using our secure and seamless checkout process. Wishlist & Favorites: Save your favorite items for later and create a wishlist to keep track of your must-have streetwear. Exclusive Deals: Access member-only discounts, promotions, and special offers. Elevate your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Easy Returns: Hassle-free returns and exchanges. We want you to love every piece you choose! Download Urban Monkey now and experience the intersection of art and fashion. Unleash your style revolution!
Minimalist
This app offers a transparent and personalized online shopping experience for beauty products. It provides features like account creation, restock alerts, wishlists, order tracking, and easy returns. Get exclusive access to new launches and essentials.
- Personalized online shopping account
- Restock and new arrival alerts
- Create and manage wishlists
- Track purchases and orders
- Manage personal and payment details
- Handle returns and exchanges
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Founded in 2020 with the belief that beauty industry requires a revolution with respect to TRANSPARENCY. There is lot of inaccurate advice & incorrect claims being made by beauty brands which results in fear mongering, misconceptions and eventually consumers making wrong decisions. Experience: - Create your personal account and enjoy an exclusive and customised online shopping experience. - Receive alerts on restock and new in’s. - Make a wishlist and we'll make it come true. - Manage all your purchases and keep track of your orders. - Modify and save your personal and payment details at any time. - Handle your returns & exchange with ease. Exclusivity: - Enable notifications and be the first to grab your essentials! - Receive information on new launches and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Urban Monkey at 4.9 against Minimalist's 4.5. Urban Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Minimalist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
Urban Monkey holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Urban Monkey's written reviews are positive against 53% of Minimalist's.
Urban Monkey ships an update every 2 months, Minimalist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Urban Monkey | Minimalist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better | 4.5 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews — better | 52.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | URBAN MONKEY PRIVATE LIMITED | Uprising Science Private Limited |
Customer experience
Urban Monkey
Minimalist
In-app purchases
Urban Monkey
No in-app purchases
Minimalist
No in-app purchases
