Comparison

CHICMI vs MILE

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

Head to head
About

CHICMI

Discover sample sales, fashion events, and exhibitions in major cities. Connect with a community of fashion lovers, get insider details, and shop designer brands at exclusive prices while supporting charities.

Highlights
  • Discover sample sales and fashion events
  • Exclusive designer prices
  • Community discussions
  • Insider event details
  • Charity donations with purchases
  • CHICMI Pro subscription
Features
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Do good, support creatives, stop fashion waste - join the most active community for fashion and sample sales in NYC, LA, London and more! Discover all the sample sales in your city and snag fantastic designer fashion at exclusive prices! Plus explore fashion exhibitions, catwalk shows and more near you, and join our passionate community to discuss sales and events with other fashion lovers. Find out which events are worth your time, and which ones to skip - plus look out for exclusive details like price lists, insider photos and more! Meet up, sell and shop with other members of the CHICMI community, and buy from brands at exclusive prices online! Even better, CHICMI donates to charities as you shop - so you make the world a better place and support different causes every month! With CHICMI you get an insiders look at the sales and events you want to go to - our fabulous readers are regularly post price lists, sneak peek photos and reviews for all our events, and our brand partners will often be online too - answering your questions and helping out. The CHICMI app also lets you join our fantastic CHICMI Pro program - a yearly subscription that gives you access to exclusive content, past event reviews and more! If you opt to join CHICMI Pro then you subscription will be automatically charged to your iTunes Account after you confirm your purchase. CHICMI Pro is $5.99 per month - or a local equivalent. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. By joining Pro you agree to our terms of service at https://www.chicmi.com/terms/

About

MILE

Access exclusive pricing on coveted luxury, contemporary, and streetwear brands through a private, members-only shopping network. Join a curated community of fashion enthusiasts to unlock limited drops and rare pieces from over 100 iconic labels.

Highlights
  • Members-only pricing
  • Access to 100+ luxury brands
  • Limited product drops
  • Digital sample sales
  • Exclusive community access
Features
Currently charting
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MILE is a private shopping app offering insider access to the world's most coveted luxury, contemporary and streetwear brands, all at exclusive members-only pricing. Join a global community of members who know what they want. Limited drops, rare pieces, and access you won't find anywhere else. Membership is by application only, and every application is reviewed. Why MILE? Private Access to Iconic Brands Collections from 100+ luxury labels, strictly reserved for members. Exceptional Style. Exclusive Prices. Past-season, archive and rare pieces, all at prices you won't find anywhere else. Digital Sample Sales, Reinvented Private drops from your favourite brands, landing weekly. Fast, discreet and only on MILE. In Person, By Invitation Members get first access to our physical sample sales, held in exclusive locations throughout the year. Apply now to join the club.

Screenshots

CHICMI4 screens
MILE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MILE at 4.7 against CHICMI's 3.4. MILE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (225 vs 23). CHICMI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. CHICMI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MILE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MILE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MILE has 225 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of CHICMI's written reviews are positive against 84% of MILE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHICMI ships an update monthly, MILE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CHICMI versus MILE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHICMIMILE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings)4.7 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23225 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#147 — better#165
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB81 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChicmi LtdMile Technology Inc.

Customer experience

CHICMI

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

MILE

All ratings225 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

CHICMI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MILE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sign-in/registration issues
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Incorrect inventory/pricing displays

Requested features

5 requests
  • Size guides for better fit
  • Notification for new drops
  • Improved search and filtering
  • Transparent subscription terms
  • Easier access to customer support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CHICMI

Subscriptions2
  • Chicmi Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Chicmi Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
None

MILE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHICMI free?
CHICMI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MILE free?
MILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CHICMI or MILE?
MILE is rated higher. CHICMI averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MILE averages 4.7 from 225 ratings.
Do CHICMI or MILE have ads?
Neither CHICMI nor MILE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHICMI or MILE?
CHICMI ships an update monthly, and MILE fortnightly. Most recently, CHICMI was updated on October 18, 2026 and MILE on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, CHICMI or MILE?
CHICMI currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and MILE at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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