Comparison

JUNK Brands vs Stride Tribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JUNK Brands

Discover high-performance athletic headbands, hats, and apparel designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Find gear engineered for comfort, moisture-wicking, and secure fit, with collections tailored for various sports and activities.

Highlights
  • Performance athletic headbands
  • Moisture-wicking and breathable fabric
  • Non-slip technology
  • UPF 50+ sun protection
  • Shop by sport or activity
  • Hats and apparel collections
  • App-exclusive early access
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Welcome to JUNK: The Official App for Performance Gear The official JUNK Brands app is your one-stop shop for high-performance athletic headbands, hats and comfortable apparel, designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and every human in between. Discover gear built to keep up with your hustle, whether you're dominating a workout, hitting the trails, or embracing a casual day out. Sweat-Ready Headbands for Every Activity Explore our full range of signature headbands, including the popular Big Bang Lite, Infinity, Flex Tie, and Baller styles. Our headbands are engineered with superior features to ensure comfort and function: Moisture-Wicking & Breathable: Keeps you cool and dry, no matter the intensity. Non-Slip Technology: Stays securely in place during high-impact movement. UPF 50+ Protection: Provides an extra layer of defense against the sun. 4-Way Stretch: Ultimate comfort and perfect fit for all head sizes. Shop by Your Passion Easily filter and find the perfect gear for your sport or activity. Browse collections tailored for running, cycling, soccer, football, baseball, cheer and dance, hockey, and general fitness. Beyond headbands, the app gives you full access to our lineup of premium apparel and headwear, including: JUNK Hats: Aero (low profile), Apex (mid-high crown), and Surge (rounded mid-profile) styles, featuring lightweight, water-repellent materials. Apparel: Breakthrough T-Shirts, Long Sleeves, and Tank Tops for men and women. App-Only Benefits Fast & Secure Checkout: Buy your favorite gear quickly with streamlined payment options. Early Access: Be the first to know about new collections, licensed drops, and limited-edition sales. Easy Account Management: Track your orders, save your favorites, and manage your account details effortlessly. Download the JUNK app today and gear up to perform. Find your next favorite headband now!

About

Stride Tribe

This app connects runners with a brand focused on the deeper aspects of running beyond metrics. Access new collections, track orders, and view recent activities.

Highlights
  • Shop latest collections
  • Track orders
  • View Strava activities
  • Save items for later
  • Order management
Features
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Stride Tribe is built for runners who move for reasons that can’t be measured. In a world obsessed with pace, splits, medals, and metrics, we exist for something deeper. We believe running is not just performance. It is refinement. It is confrontation. It is a return to who you truly are. The Stride Tribe app is your direct connection to our latest collections, limited releases, and the movement behind them. Inside the app you can: - Save items for later - view recent strava activities - receive notifications about orders and easily track your items - edit and cancel your orders and more! If you run to clear your mind, to confront yourself, to become something stronger than yesterday, this is for you. Download the Stride Tribe app and join the movement.

Screenshots

JUNK Brands4 screens
Stride Tribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JUNK Brands at none against Stride Tribe's shown. JUNK Brands also leads on ratings volume (173 vs 8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Stride Tribe's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JUNK Brands against 5.0 for Stride Tribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JUNK Brands has 173 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JUNK Brands ships an update monthly, Stride Tribe every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JUNK Brands versus Stride Tribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJUNK BrandsStride Tribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (173 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings173 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJUNK Brands Company, LLCScotty Troxell

Customer experience

JUNK Brands

All ratings169 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%

Stride Tribe

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JUNK Brands

No in-app purchases

None

Stride Tribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JUNK Brands free?
JUNK Brands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stride Tribe free?
Stride Tribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JUNK Brands or Stride Tribe?
Stride Tribe is rated higher. JUNK Brands averages 4.9 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Stride Tribe averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do JUNK Brands or Stride Tribe have ads?
Stride Tribe shows ads; JUNK Brands does not.
Which is updated more often, JUNK Brands or Stride Tribe?
JUNK Brands ships an update monthly, and Stride Tribe every 6 days. Most recently, JUNK Brands was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stride Tribe on November 5, 2026.

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