Comparison

H&M vs lululemon

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

Head to head
About

H&M

Discover the latest fashion, home, and beauty trends. This app offers intuitive shopping features like instant search, visual discovery, and order tracking. Save your favorites and get exclusive rewards with the membership program.

Highlights
  • Instant search for items
  • Visual style discovery
  • Save favorite items
  • Membership rewards
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Restock alerts
  • In-store item scanning
Features
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Explore the latest styles in fashion, home and beauty with the H&M app. Discover inspiring collections and intuitive features that simplify the shopping experience — from instant search to real-time order updates. Features: Instant search: Quickly find any item with smarter results. Visual discovery: Snap or upload images for style suggestions. Save favourites: Build wishlists to shop and curate later. H&M Membership: Access points, perks and exclusive rewards. Track orders: Stay updated with real-time delivery information. Restock alerts: Find out first when favourites return. Seamless scanning: Scan in-store items to check sizes online. Experience a more streamlined way to shop — download the H&M app today.

About

lululemon

Shop for technical athletic clothing and accessories for running, cross-training, and yoga. Browse high-quality product photos, check local store inventory, and manage your account. Access exclusive content and connect with the community through yoga classes and local events.

Highlights
  • Shop athletic apparel and accessories
  • View high-quality product photos with zoom
  • Check local store inventory
  • Add products to Favorites
  • Purchase and send eGift Cards
  • Find store locations and hours
  • Join live yoga classes
Features
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Browse and shop for lululemon gear from anywhere! Be ready for all your sweaty pursuits with technical athletic clothing and accessories for running, cross-training, and yoga.  Get the gear:   • Shop instantly. Our app is built from the ground up to feel as snappy as your personal bests. • You’ll find high-quality photos of products taken from every angle and a zoom-in feature that lets you nerd out hard on every technical detail.  • Inventory-check your local store and find out right from your phone if your size and color are in stock.  • Favorites: So many products to love, so little time! Add products to your Favorites list so you can easily come back to them later. • eGift Cards: Buy electronic gift cards for your family and friends through the app and send them directly to their email.  • Store Locator: Find store hours and locations right on your phone.  • Pay with ApplePay   Connect with the community:   • Join our global yoga ambassadors for 20, 45 or 60-minute yoga classes • Find local events tailored to your favorite sweaty pursuits. • Get inspired by real and authentic stories posted by our own ambassadors and stores. • Curious about what goes into our gear? Get an insider look through exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.   Manage your account:   • Use Touch ID or Face ID to make sign-in easy; rest assured, your biometric data is protected and safe.  • My Account: Update your profile and subscribe to product emails in the improved Account settings. • Store your preferences and purchase information to make checkout a breeze. And of course, standard shipping is always complimentary.    Founded in Vancouver British Columbia in 1998, the first lululemon athletica store shared space with a yoga studio. We’ve grown quite a bit since then and our technical athletic apparel for men and women is now available online, in stores, and in showrooms all over the world.    Have an idea, problem, or feedback? Get in touch at gec@lululemon.com

Screenshots

H&M4 screens
lululemon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: H&M at none against lululemon's shown. lululemon's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 39%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.8 for H&M against 4.9 for lululemon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243K and 537K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of H&M's written reviews are positive against 61% of lululemon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

H&M ships an update every 2 weeks, lululemon fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
H&M versus lululemon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH&Mlululemon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (243K ratings)4.9 (537K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243K537K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH&Mlululemon athletica canada inc.

Customer experience

H&M

All ratings241,957 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews2,106 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative52.1%

lululemon

All ratings536,544 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,138 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

H&M

From 243K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💎 Great quality and value
  • 📦 Fast and convenient shipping
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and poor UX
  • 🔍 Inaccurate inventory and product information
  • 😡 Frustrating checkout and order management

lululemon

From 537K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient shopping experience
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💎 High-quality products
  • 🤩 Comfortable and flattering clothing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 🤔 Inconsistent product quality
  • 💸 Expensive pricing
  • 🤯 Poor customer service

Bugs and requests

H&M

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Favorites list randomly clearing
  • Inability to update delivery address after order placement
  • Technical issues causing orders to be lost or delayed
  • Inconsistent sizing and product information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save more than 50 favorite items
  • Option to filter and sort items in the favorites tab
  • Notifications for when liked items go on sale or are back in stock
  • Improved in-store availability and stock checking

lululemon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Items disappearing from cart
  • Incorrect order tracking and delivery information
  • Filters and sorting not functioning properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to write reviews in the app
  • Improved inventory tracking and availability
  • Personalized recommendations and preferences
  • Seamless integration between in-store and online profiles

In-app purchases

None

H&M

No in-app purchases

None

lululemon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H&M free?
H&M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is lululemon free?
lululemon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, H&M or lululemon?
lululemon is rated higher. H&M averages 4.8 out of 5 from 243K ratings, while lululemon averages 4.9 from 537K ratings.
Do H&M or lululemon have ads?
lululemon shows ads; H&M does not.
Which is updated more often, H&M or lululemon?
H&M ships an update every 2 weeks, and lululemon fortnightly. Most recently, H&M was updated on October 27, 2026 and lululemon on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, H&M or lululemon?
H&M currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and lululemon at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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