Shoe Carnival vs Dillard's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shoe Carnival
This app provides a fun and convenient way to shop for family footwear. Earn rewards, access exclusive offers, and enjoy a seamless online and in-store shopping experience. Easily find your size, order online, or pick up purchases the same day.
- Shoe Perks Rewards program
- Virtual rewards card
- View and redeem points
- Exclusive offers
- Online ordering
- Buy online, pick up in-store
- In-store barcode scanning for online info
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Shoe Carnival is one of the nation's largest, fastest growing and most exciting family footwear retailers. We offer customers a completely unique and fun shopping experience with a broad assortment of great brands, and value priced footwear for the entire family. Download our FREE app to see what fun and exciting surprises await! Rewards at your fingertips! Sign up for our Shoe Perks Rewards program to start earning points and receive exclusive offers. Existing Shoe Perks Members can use their virtual Shoe Perks card, view current points and redeem rewards when in store or shopping online. Make room in your closet! Our new and improved shopping experience makes ordering quick and easy. You can also buy online and pick up in-store the same day! No shoes, no problem! Can’t find your size, or the color you want while shopping in-store? Simply scan the barcode on the box to pull it up on shoecarnival.com to get more info, read reviews and place an order.
Dillard's
Shop the latest fashion, beauty, and home goods from a major fashion retailer. Easily pay in-store with your phone, track purchases, and manage rewards. Create wish lists and registries.
- In-store mobile payment
- Rewards program management
- Purchase history tracking
- Wish list creation
- Registry sharing
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The latest in fashion at Dillard’s, now in the palm of your hand! • Scan to pay! Complete your in-store purchase with your Dillard’s card using only your phone! • Be rewarded! Use your rewards in-store and stay up to date on rewards and promotions. • Stay in the know! Seamlessly keep track and review all your online and in-store purchases. • Wish big! Scan from your phone to add items, share your registry, and more! Dillard’s Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion retailers. Since 1938 we’ve focused on delivering the style of your life, exemplary customer service, and exceptional value to our shoppers.
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Verdict
Shoe Carnival and Dillard's both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 23% of Dillard's's written reviews are positive against 11% of Shoe Carnival's. Dillard's also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Shoe Carnival's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
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 — 4.7 for Shoe Carnival against 4.7 for Dillard's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Shoe Carnival's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dillard's's.
Shoe Carnival ships an update every 2 months, Dillard's monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shoe Carnival | Dillard's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 23.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 4.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shoe Carnival | Dillard's, Inc. |
Customer experience
Shoe Carnival
Dillard's
User reviews
Shoe Carnival
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great store with fast delivery
- 🛒 Variety of shoes available
Room to improve
- 🐌 Slow and laggy app
- 🤔 Unreliable app functionality
- 🔄 Frequent logout and loss of cart items
- 🙅♀️ Lack of user-friendly features (favorites, wish list)
- 💳 Payment issues (Klarna not working, multiple charges)
Dillard's
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🛒 Convenient in-store shopping experience
- 💳 Useful for managing Dillard's credit card
- 🏪 Great customer service at physical stores
Room to improve
- 🤖 Dysfunctional app setup and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of in-stock information for local stores
- 🌐 Redirects to website instead of in-app shopping
- 🔒 Confusing and inconsistent login/password requirements
Bugs and requests
Shoe Carnival
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating back
- Login issues and inability to stay signed in
- Incorrect or missing product images
Requested features
3 requests- Add favorites/wish list feature
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance user experience and navigation
Dillard's
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login and account verification issues
- Overlapping UI elements on tablets
Requested features
3 requests- In-app shopping experience like competitors
- Ability to check item availability at local stores
- Streamlined payment and account management
In-app purchases
Shoe Carnival
No in-app purchases
Dillard's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shoe Carnival free?
Is Dillard's free?
Which has better reviews, Shoe Carnival or Dillard's?
Do Shoe Carnival or Dillard's have ads?
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