Comparison

lululemon vs ALO

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

Head to head
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

About

ALO

Access exclusive product drops, promotions, and early access to new collections. This app makes it simple to shop for activewear and take your fitness journey anywhere.

Highlights
  • Early drop access
  • App-exclusive drops
  • Exclusive promotions
  • Shop studio-to-street looks
  • Take practice anywhere
Features
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Get the most with the ALO mobile app — your quick & easy pass for early drop access, app-exclusive drops & promotions and more. It’s easier than ever to shop for studio-to-street looks and take your practice with you.

Screenshots

lululemon4 screens
ALO4 screens

Verdict

The call

lululemon and ALO are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 — 4.9 for lululemon against 4.9 for ALO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 530K and 177K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of lululemon's written reviews are positive against 68% of ALO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
lululemon versus ALO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlululemonALO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (530K ratings)4.9 (177K ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews67.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings530K — better177K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60 — better#87
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlululemon athletica canada inc.AloYoga

Customer experience

lululemon

All ratings529,989 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,087 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative32.9%

ALO

All ratings177,365 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,134 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

lululemon

From 530K 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

ALO

From 177K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Smooth navigation
  • 💎 High-quality products
  • 🌟 Great customer service
  • ⭐ Stylish and comfortable clothing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ⏰ Long wait times for orders
  • 💸 Overpriced products
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤔 Confusing return/exchange process

Bugs and requests

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

ALO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent pricing between app and website
  • Inability to update personal information
  • Glitches with payment and checkout process
  • Incorrect product availability and stock levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a wishlist or favorites feature
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Provide more sizing and fit information
  • Integrate class schedules and yoga studio info
  • Offer more transparency on pricing and discounts

In-app purchases

None

lululemon

No in-app purchases

None

ALO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is lululemon free?
lululemon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALO free?
ALO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, lululemon or ALO?
lululemon and ALO are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 530K and 177K ratings respectively.
Do lululemon or ALO have ads?
Both lululemon and ALO show ads.
Which is updated more often, lululemon or ALO?
lululemon ships an update fortnightly, and ALO fortnightly. Most recently, lululemon was updated on September 26, 2026 and ALO on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, lululemon or ALO?
lululemon currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and ALO at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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