# Free People vs Nuuly

The clearest difference is monetization model: Free People at ad-supported against Nuuly's subscription. Free People also leads on ratings volume (307K vs 32K) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Nuuly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 Free People against 4.9 for Nuuly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free People has 307K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Free People's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nuuly's.

Free People ships an update every 2 weeks, Nuuly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Free People | Nuuly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (307K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-people/id659532790/reviews) | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuuly/id1511548818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | #173 |
| Size | 104 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free People](https://appshunter.io/developer/634537425) | [Nuuly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511548817) |

## What reviewers say

### Free People

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-people/id659532790)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop the latest boho clothing trends and exclusive offers. Browse new arrivals, activewear, beauty, and more with convenient order status updates. Be the first to know about sales and new collections.

**Highlights:** Browse new arrivals and favorites, Shop FP Movement activewear, Discover beauty & wellness items, Exclusive app-only offers, Push notifications for order updates, Stay informed on sales and collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Unique and stylish clothing
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Convenient online shopping experience
- 👍 Helpful user reviews and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent sizing and quality
- 🐛 Delivery issues with Lasership
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Confusing currency conversion and pricing
- 🐛 Poor communication on order status and returns

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly logging users out
- Issues with loading images and product pages
- Problems with completing orders and processing payments
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between sections

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- More sizing and fit information
- Ability to save and manage wishlist
- Better integration with social media
- Expanded international shipping and support


### Nuuly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuuly/id1511548818)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

This subscription service lets you rent six clothing items monthly from a wide selection of brands and sizes. Keep items all month, with laundry and repairs included. You can also purchase items you love at a discount.

**Highlights:** Rent 6 items monthly, Wide range of brands and sizes (XS-5X), Laundry and repairs included, Purchase favorites at a discount, Fast, free shipping and returns, Pause or cancel anytime

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service and clothing selection
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Allows trying new styles without commitment
- 🌱 Eco-friendly and sustainable
- 🤩 Elevates personal style and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Quality control issues with damaged or worn items
- ⏱️ Slow shipping and long wait times
- 🤔 Limited inventory and item availability
- 📝 Inconsistent customer service experience
- 🔍 Buggy and glitchy app interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Images and content not loading properly
- Losing place when navigating back in the app
- Inconsistent behavior across web and mobile platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to exchange or return individual items
- More detailed size and fit information
- Waitlist or notification system for out-of-stock items
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Ability to save and organize items in custom closets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Free People free?

Free People is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nuuly free?

Nuuly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Free People or Nuuly?

Nuuly is rated higher. Free People averages 4.9 out of 5 from 307K ratings, while Nuuly averages 4.9 from 32K ratings.

### Do Free People or Nuuly have ads?

Free People shows ads; Nuuly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Free People or Nuuly?

Free People ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nuuly every 9 days. Most recently, Free People was updated on November 10, 2026 and Nuuly on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Free People or Nuuly?

Free People currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Nuuly at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*