# GUESS vs XYZ Marella

The clearest difference is monetization model: XYZ Marella at free against GUESS's free with in-app purchases. XYZ Marella also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). GUESS's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 1) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 2.9 for GUESS against 3.0 for XYZ Marella. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GUESS has 245 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of GUESS's written reviews are positive against 0% of XYZ Marella's.

GUESS ships an update every 6 weeks, XYZ Marella monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GUESS | XYZ Marella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess/id687484959/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xyz-marella/id1547242012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GUESS?, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/494987905) | [Ant Colony d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255921777) |

## What reviewers say

### GUESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess/id687484959)

Access exclusive collections, collaborations, and new arrivals before anyone else. Save favorite styles, build wishlists, and earn rewards through a loyalty program. Enjoy personalized offers and a VIP shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive collections access, Personalized wishlists, Loyalty program integration, In-app offers, Digital loyalty card

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👗 Wide variety of clothing selection
- 💬 Personal stylist chat feature
- 🎁 Rewards/loyalty points program
- 📱 Mobile shopping convenience
- 🎯 Personalized style recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closes
- ⏳ Slow loading times and lag
- 🔄 Poor navigation without back button
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 💾 Data not saving (wishlist, cart, preferences)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling too quickly
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Shopping cart items disappear or become inaccessible
- Wish list items not loading or saving
- Rewards points not crediting to account

**Requested features**

- Add functional back button for navigation
- Fix and restore spin wheel points challenge
- Allow profile editing (gender, account info)
- Improve wish list functionality and access
- Better product descriptions and size guides


### XYZ Marella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xyz-marella/id1547242012)

Discover curated fashion from top global brands. This app offers a unique shopping experience, connecting style enthusiasts with the latest trends and exclusive collections. Explore a wide range of designer clothing and accessories from the comfort of your home.

**Highlights:** Curated selection of top global brands, Unique shopping experience, Latest fashion trends, Online sales and in-store experience, Wide range of designer clothing and accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GUESS free?

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

### Is XYZ Marella free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GUESS or XYZ Marella?

XYZ Marella is rated higher. GUESS averages 2.9 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while XYZ Marella averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GUESS or XYZ Marella have ads?

Neither GUESS nor XYZ Marella shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GUESS or XYZ Marella?

GUESS ships an update every 6 weeks, and XYZ Marella monthly. Most recently, GUESS was updated on November 1, 2026 and XYZ Marella on October 17, 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.*