Comparison

lululemon vs Artis IQ

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 products with high-quality photos, check local store inventory, and manage your account. Connect with the community through yoga classes and local events.

Highlights
  • Instant shopping experience
  • High-quality product photos with zoom
  • Local store inventory check
  • Product favorites list
  • eGift card purchases
  • Store locator with hours
  • Virtual yoga classes
Features
Currently charting
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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

Artis IQ

Connect with retailers for exclusive promotions and loyalty programs. Make secure mobile payments and receive digital receipts. Leave merchant reviews and discover local deals.

Highlights
  • Retailer connection
  • Exclusive promotions
  • Loyalty programs
  • Secure mobile payments
  • Digital receipts
  • Merchant reviews
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Artis IQ™ allows users to connect to retailers, have access to all promos and loyalty, and complete safe and secure mobile payments. Say ‘goodbye’ to paper and ‘hello’ to digital receipts that stay organized in each user’s profile. Leaving a review for a merchant is quick, simple and fun! Search for select stores in your area - view exclusive deals and scroll through the newsfeed to stay up-to-date with your friends and favorite merchants.

Screenshots

lululemon4 screens
Artis IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: lululemon at 61% against Artis IQ's 0%. lululemon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (540K vs 5). Artis IQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

lululemon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: lululemon has 540K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of lululemon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Artis IQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lululemon ships an update fortnightly, Artis IQ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
lululemon versus Artis IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlululemonArtis IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (540K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings540K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerlululemon athletica canada inc.MTAB Enterprises, LLC

Customer experience

lululemon

All ratings539,537 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,152 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

Artis IQ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Artis IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

lululemon

No in-app purchases

None

Artis IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is lululemon free?
lululemon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artis IQ free?
Artis IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, lululemon or Artis IQ?
lululemon is rated higher. lululemon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 540K ratings, while Artis IQ averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do lululemon or Artis IQ have ads?
lululemon shows ads; Artis IQ does not.
Which is updated more often, lululemon or Artis IQ?
lululemon ships an update fortnightly, and Artis IQ every 4 days. Most recently, lululemon was updated on November 11, 2026 and Artis IQ on November 3, 2026.

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