Comparison

Thrift vs Cinched

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

Head to head
About

Thrift

Discover nearby thrift stores and get instant resale value estimates for clothing items by scanning them with your camera. Track your collection's value and easily list items for resale.

Highlights
  • Find thrift stores on a map
  • Scan clothing for resale value
  • Get resale price estimates
  • Track closet value
  • One-tap listing preparation
  • Unlimited scans with Pro
Features
Currently charting
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Thrift helps you thrift smarter. Snap a photo of any clothing item to get instant resale value estimates, discover the best thrift spots near you, and shop one-of-one secondhand finds from real thrifters. SCAN & PRICE Point your camera at any clothing item — vintage tees, designer jackets, sneakers, denim, and more. Our scanner identifies the brand, style, and condition, then gives you a resale price range and a 1–100 resale score so you can make quick, confident decisions at the rack. SHOP SECONDHAND Browse a marketplace of hand-picked secondhand finds. Search by brand, save what you love, and check out securely in seconds with Apple Pay or card. Every order ships with tracking, and your payment is protected until your item arrives. SELL FOR FREE Turn your finds into cash. Scan an item and list it in seconds — photos, brand, and pricing are filled in for you. Listing is free, shipping labels are handled for you, and you get paid straight to your bank after delivery. No printer? Ship with a QR code at the Post Office. MAKE OFFERS & MESSAGE Negotiate like a real thrifter. Make an offer on any item, counter, and chat with buyers and sellers right in the app. FIND THRIFT STORES Discover thousands of thrift stores, goodwill bins, hidden gems, vintage shops, and fire picks — all on one map. Whether you're in a new city or exploring your own neighborhood, Thrift helps you find the best spots to shop. THRIFT PRO Unlock unlimited scans and full map access with fire picks and goodwill bins locations with a Thrift Pro subscription. Buying and selling are always free. Subscription options: • Yearly: $19.99/year with a 3-day free trial • Monthly: $4.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tabcreativestudio.github.io/policies/privacy Terms of Use: https://tabcreativestudio.github.io/policies/terms

About

Cinched

Build a digital closet, share outfit inspiration, and shop for unique secondhand fashion. Connect with a community of style enthusiasts and discover curated pieces from real people, not algorithms. Sell your own items with no transaction fees, just a subscription.

Highlights
  • Digital closet management
  • Outfit inspiration discovery
  • Shop secondhand fashion
  • Follow user styles
  • List items for sale
  • Track purchases and sales
Features
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Cinched is the resale app for people who actually care about what they wear. Build your digital closet. Style your friends. Discover pieces from real curators, not an algorithm . Whether you're selling vintage finds at a market or shopping for your next favorite piece, cinched is built around real people with real taste. Sellers keep 100% of what they sell, no transaction fees, just a flat monthly subscription. Followers can even subscribe directly to your shop for exclusive drops, styling, and more. Features: - Discover outfit inspiration from the Cinched community - Shop secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories - Save favorite items to your wishlist - Build and manage your digital closet - Follow users whose style you love - List eligible closet items for sale - Track purchases and sales - Upgrade with optional marketplace memberships for buyer or seller tools Cinched is designed for people who love fashion, community, and giving great pieces a second life. Terms of Use: https://www.igotcinched.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.igotcinched.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Thrift4 screens
Cinched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cinched at 100% against Thrift's 50%. Cinched also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Thrift's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 10) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Thrift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cinched sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cinched holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrift has 163 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Thrift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cinched's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thrift ships an update every 2 weeks, Cinched every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Thrift versus Cinched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThriftCinched
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTAB Creative Studio LLCGet Cinched, LLC

Customer experience

Thrift

All ratings158 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Cinched

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Thrift

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Cinched

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Buyer$4.991 Month
  • Seller Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Seller Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Thrift free?
Thrift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cinched free?
Cinched is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thrift or Cinched?
Cinched is rated higher. Thrift averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Cinched averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Thrift or Cinched have ads?
Thrift shows ads; Cinched does not.
Which is updated more often, Thrift or Cinched?
Thrift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cinched every 10 days. Most recently, Thrift was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cinched on November 9, 2026.

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