# JUNK Brands vs Stride Tribe

The clearest difference is ads: JUNK Brands at none against Stride Tribe's shown. JUNK Brands also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (134 vs 8). Stride Tribe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 JUNK Brands against 5.0 for Stride Tribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JUNK Brands has 134 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JUNK Brands ships an update monthly, Stride Tribe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JUNK Brands | Stride Tribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-brands/id6754641908/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-tribe/id6758199360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JUNK Brands Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849421236) | [Scotty Troxell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834218766) |

## What reviewers say

### JUNK Brands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-brands/id6754641908)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stride Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-tribe/id6758199360)

This app connects runners to exclusive collections and limited releases from a brand that values personal growth over performance metrics. It offers early access to new drops and app-only updates, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for a community focused on resilience.

**Highlights:** Shop new drops and seasonal collections, Early access to limited releases, App-only updates and alerts, Seamless checkout process, Community connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 134 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 2 weeks. Most recently, JUNK Brands was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stride Tribe on October 1, 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.*