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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Nike vs Athleta

Nike 4.9★ · Free to download 60
Winner Athleta
Athleta 4.9★ · Free to download 75

Choose Athleta for a more reliable and user-friendly shopping experience.

Full reviews: Nike · Athleta

While both apps offer free access and have high ratings, Athleta stands out for its ease of use and fewer reported issues. Nike, despite its larger user base, faces significant criticism regarding navigation and functionality.

Head to head

features edge: AthletaR1R4R34R65
Nike Nike users report issues with navigation and filtering products, with many finding it hard to locate desired items R1R4R34.
Athleta Athleta users appreciate the app's ease of use and effective organization, although some have noted bugs R65.
ease of use edge: AthletaR3R13R55R64
Nike Nike users frequently mention frustration with the app's navigation and constant update prompts R3R13R55.
Athleta Athleta users find the app generally easy to navigate, though some have reported issues with updates causing functionality problems R64.
reliability edge: AthletaR6R10R58R64
Nike Nike users report frequent bugs and connectivity issues that hinder shopping R6R10R58.
Athleta Athleta users have experienced some app crashes and bugs, but overall, they report a more stable experience R64.
price/value edge: AthletaR42R48R68R83
Nike Nike offers a wide range of products but some users feel the app's functionality does not justify its value R42R48.
Athleta Athleta users appreciate the quality of products and often mention their satisfaction with the value received R68R83.
support edge: AthletaR6R20R35R61
Nike Nike users express dissatisfaction with customer service, citing unhelpful interactions R6R20R35.
Athleta Athleta users have mixed experiences, with some reporting helpful support but others facing issues with account management R61.
Pick Nike if

you prefer Nike products and are willing to navigate through a more complex app.

Pick Athleta if

you want a smoother shopping experience with fewer technical issues and a user-friendly interface.

Evidence note: Nike has a larger user base, which may skew its reviews, but the consistent complaints about navigation and bugs suggest significant room for improvement.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for shopping?
Athleta is generally considered better for shopping due to its ease of use and fewer reported issues, while Nike has faced significant criticism for navigation problems and bugs.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Nike 1/5 · US Garbage: Impossible to navigate, filters are trash, I went elsewhere to shop and ended up not buying NIKE…nice work clowns. Geniuses had how many years to prepare for World Cup and can’t ship a jersey until after Game2? Pathetic. Have to sign in to VIEW, NOT BUY, again, beyond pathetic.
  2. [R4] Nike 2/5 · US Great for Shopping annoying for Alerts: Functionally wise, this is a good app. However, when you try to filter on just men’s clothing, it does not show you only men’s items. The most annoying thing with this app is when you delete messages you still have a red circle on the app icon on your home screen. I think they do this on purpose to get you to go back into the app. But it never removes those
  3. [R34] Nike 1/5 · US The app is so bad I’d rather go to the store: Navigating the app is bad. The search ai feature is borderline a toddler. I request to Show me shorts for running that don’t have liners. Nike search : okay here are shoes…
  4. [R65] Athleta 5/5 · US July 26 review: The Athleta app is very easy to use. It is also very good with updating the account as a whole.
  5. [R3] Nike 3/5 · US Update app: It sad that one has to update constant to meet the criteria of a phone. Just fix the bug and leave the upgrade alone. Not everyone wants to update their phones. This is why people rather go with Android than being with IPhone and their rules. There was nothing wrong with the other versions. For this I will no longer serve my money and time to buy from NIKE. It does not serve my purpose
  6. [R13] Nike 2/5 · US new app update: the new app update made it impossible to find the for sale section. overall the flow of the main homepage is not intuitive. the app redesign looks like it was made by ai.
  7. [R55] Nike 1/5 · US Horrible: New update has no simple navigation. Too complicated
  8. [R64] Athleta 2/5 · US App stopped working this week??: Not sure what’s going on but the app stopped working this week and I can’t shop…
  9. [R6] Nike 3/5 · US Bugs: I was seeking help because when I customized a pair of shoes the app reverted the color to something I didn’t order . The feature to talk with representatives sucks. The representative closed the chat without allowing you to respond. My rep name was Selina
  10. [R10] Nike 1/5 · US Why is it bad: It wouldn’t even send the code and I’m trying to get In but your app cause me madness and I’m piss and I don’t understand why your app doesn’t give me the code
  11. [R58] Nike 1/5 · US Connection issues: The app has connection issues. Overall the app is not smooth either. I feel like i am using web page designed and developed by amateurs
  12. [R42] Nike 3/5 · GB Where’s the sales section gone??: As most who use this app know that there’s always been a sales section but that has now disappeared and the only way to access it is to Search for it. Nike shoes have gotten extortionately expensive for what they are since covid and this must be their way of pushing you to buy the full price shoes rather than searching the sales where the shoes or clothing can be
  13. [R48] Nike 3/5 · GB Great app/bad product sizing: What has happened to Nike? I love the brand but they’re making sizing smaller and smaller! Third pair ive had to send back. I’m 43 year old, my size hasn’t changed! Bought Nike for 30 years and this is a recent issue! So annoying.
  14. [R68] Athleta 5/5 · US Feels Good: I’m in love with the feel of Sea Soft Essentials feel & Look. If you want a Polish look with the Sea Soft Essentials Straight Pants with the Sea Soft Tee in Bone. With nice Sneakers or Flats and Gold earrings or Pearl Earrings . Trust me you will get a Compliment and Feel So comfy.
  15. [R83] Athleta 5/5 · US Athleta is confort: I love your products they fit my lifestyle
  16. [R20] Nike 5/5 · US Great but I need help: The Nike app is great there are so many shoes and clothing that u love but i haven’t been able to access it because it won’t let me sign in or sign up anymore because it says “error user not able to access” if anyone can help em out with that please help me
  17. [R35] Nike 5/5 · US Really good app with good customer service as well: There’s an amazing selection of shoes and other clothing to purchase and even got a one time discount for new users I that I had to cancel the order I used it on but a customer service rep was really helpful in helping me buy the shoes with that promo discount
  18. [R61] Athleta 1/5 · US History is a lie: App claims 13 months of history is available however it’s more like 30, sometimes 60 if you’re lucky. It’s inconsistent and customer service says they have no way to escalate the complaint. Further, Athleta will only honor military discount in person yet won’t honor it when they don’t carry petite in store. They don’t care about honoring military families or actually FIXING purch

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store