# Sneaker Crush vs Instock

The clearest difference is ads: Sneaker Crush at none against Instock's shown. Sneaker Crush also leads on ratings volume (120K vs 15) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Instock's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sneaker Crush sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Instock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sneaker Crush against 4.7 for Instock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sneaker Crush has 120K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Sneaker Crush's written reviews are positive against 75% of Instock's.

Sneaker Crush ships an update weekly, Instock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sneaker Crush | Instock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (120K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sneaker-crush-release-dates/id661034398/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instock-shopping/id6445827103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cashably llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630869498) | [JNJ Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674038912) |

## What reviewers say

### Sneaker Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sneaker-crush-release-dates/id661034398)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Stay ahead of the sneaker game with real-time alerts for upcoming releases, raffles, and restocks. Get drop details for major brands and receive personalized reminders. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and discover the latest sneaker news.

**Highlights:** Upcoming release tracking, Raffle and restock alerts, Personalized release reminders, Drop feed from 500+ websites, Direct purchase links to retailers, Sneaker news and community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sneaker Crush Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Sneaker Crush Premium | $3.95 | per month |
| Sneaker Crush Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Sneaker Crush Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Helps find sneakers easily
- 👍 Provides details on shoes
- 👍 Keeps user updated on latest releases
- 👍 Reliable authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate drop dates
- 🐛 Limited functionality in certain regions
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scrolling issues
- Outdated release information
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Search button
- Buy now option for more regions
- Improved navigation and UI
- Expand shoe selection and availability


### Instock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instock-shopping/id6445827103)

Never miss a product drop or restock again. This assistant notifies you in real-time when items become available across hundreds of retailers. Customize your feed with desired products or focus on discounts.

**Highlights:** Real-time restock notifications, Customizable product feed, Discounts-only feed, Live release feed, Direct add-to-cart links, Autofill for faster checkout

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sneaker Crush free?

Sneaker Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Instock free?

Instock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sneaker Crush or Instock?

Sneaker Crush is rated higher. Sneaker Crush averages 4.8 out of 5 from 120K ratings, while Instock averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Sneaker Crush or Instock have ads?

Instock shows ads; Sneaker Crush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sneaker Crush or Instock?

Sneaker Crush ships an update weekly, and Instock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sneaker Crush was updated on November 7, 2026 and Instock on November 3, 2026.

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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.*