Simplehuman V1 vs Pottery Barn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simplehuman V1
Browse a wide selection of home goods, including exclusive online items. Visualize products in your space with augmented reality before purchasing. Set up automatic refills for consumables and manage your deliveries with flexibility.
- Shop full product lineup
- Augmented reality visualization
- Auto-replenishment of refills
- Flexible delivery management
- Online-only exclusives
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Shop our full product lineup including online-only exclusives. Using Augmented Reality (AR), see what products would look like anywhere in your home before you buy. Activate auto-replenishment of custom liners and soap refills so you never run out. Adjust, pause or cancel deliveries at any time - with no commitments.
Pottery Barn
Discover new arrivals, manage your gift registry, and get personalized design advice. Explore curated rooms, create mood boards, and use 3D planning tools to visualize your dream space. Shop timeless, high-quality home furnishings and decor.
- Shop new arrivals and seasonal inspiration
- Create and manage gift registries
- Book design sessions
- Shop curated rooms
- Create custom design boards
- Personalized product recommendations
- 3D room planning tools
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Everything you love about shopping with us, all in one convenient place. Here’s what you can do with the Pottery Barn app: • Discover More: Be the first to shop new arrivals and get fresh inspiration each season. • Registry: Create and manage your registry from anywhere. • Expert Design Help: Book in-home, in-store, or virtual design sessions to create your dream space. • Shop by Room: Explore curated rooms and shop the look. • Design Boards: Save looks you love and create custom mood boards. • Picks Just for You: Get personalized recommendations based on your style. • Design Tools: Use Room Scan and Room Planner to create 3D floor plans with your phone’s camera. About Us: For over 70 years, Pottery Barn has been a destination for uncompromising quality and timeless style. We design our collections in-house, creating foundational pieces and seasonal beauty for a comfortable, well-styled home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pottery Barn at 4.8 against Simplehuman V1's 4.5. Pottery Barn also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1.1K) and review sentiment (41% vs 31%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Pottery Barn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pottery Barn has 21K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Simplehuman V1's written reviews are positive against 41% of Pottery Barn's.
Simplehuman V1 ships an update every 5 weeks, Pottery Barn every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Simplehuman V1 | Pottery Barn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) | 4.8 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | 40.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 339 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | simplehuman | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. |
Customer experience
Simplehuman V1
Pottery Barn
User reviews
Simplehuman V1
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick order placements
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to navigate
- 🛒 Augmented reality feature helpful for visualizing products
- 💳 Supports Apple Pay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires phone number to use, no email-only option
- 🛒 No shopping cart, can't add multiple items
- 💳 Apple Pay not working for many users
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation, missing key features
Pottery Barn
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 💎 High-quality products
- 🌟 Excellent customer service
- 🛒 Convenient online shopping
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory information
- 💳 High shipping costs
- 🔒 Login issues and account management problems
Bugs and requests
Simplehuman V1
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/verification process not working
- Shipping address always marked as invalid
- App crashes when trying to remove items from cart
- Duplicate order notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Add shopping cart functionality
- Sync app and website orders/account
- Improve checkout process and payment options
- Provide email-only registration option
Pottery Barn
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not recognizing login credentials
- Inconsistent behavior when updating addresses
- Checkout process issues with Apple Pay
- Unreliable stock information leading to order cancellations
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate rewards program for easier redemption
- Improve search and filtering functionality
- Provide more transparent delivery timelines
- Streamline checkout process and payment options
In-app purchases
Simplehuman V1
No in-app purchases
Pottery Barn
No in-app purchases
