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Head-to-head

Fabletics vs Finish Line

Fabletics 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Finish Line
Finish Line 4.8★ · Free to download 75

Finish Line is a better choice for general athletic wear and sneakers due to its more reliable app experience and straightforward pricing, while Fabletics is better for those committed to its VIP membership for specific athletic and lifestyle apparel.

Full reviews: Fabletics · Finish Line

Fabletics offers high-quality athletic and lifestyle apparel, but its VIP membership model, app glitches, and additional 'tariff' charges are significant pain points for many users. Finish Line, while also experiencing app bugs and shipping issues, is generally praised for its product availability, deals, and overall shopping experience, especially for sneakers.

Head to head

Product Quality & Variety edge: FableticsR2R4R5R8
Fabletics Fabletics users consistently praise the quality, fit, and durability of their athletic wear, with many loving the soft fabric and styles R2R5R8. They also appreciate the availability of scrubs and other lifestyle apparel . However, a common complaint is that desired sizes and styles are frequently out of stock R4R16.
Finish Line Finish Line is highly regarded for its wide selection of sneakers and athletic apparel, with users frequently finding good deals and items in stock . Some users mention receiving incorrect items, but this seems less common than stock issues for Fabletics .
App Functionality & Ease of Use tieR12R13R16R19
Fabletics Many Fabletics users report significant issues with the app, including it being glitchy, slow, unresponsive, and crashing R13R16R19. Specific problems include login failures, search functions not working, items disappearing from carts, and video pop-ups hindering browsing R13R16R19. The shopping experience is described as inefficient and frustrating R12.
Finish Line Finish Line's app also suffers from frequent glitches, crashes, and errors, particularly during new releases or when applying rewards/coupons . Users report issues with checkout, payment methods, and accessing features like size charts or reward redemption . However, some find the app and website easy to use and navigate for general shopping .
Pricing & Value (Membership vs. Deals) edge: Finish LineR1R7R10R16
Fabletics Fabletics' VIP membership is a major source of frustration. Users feel it's a 'rip off' and a 'scam' due to deceptive tactics, automatic monthly charges (around $70-80), expiring credits, and difficulty skipping months or canceling R1R10R16. Many find that VIP credits don't cover the full cost of items, or that items on sale are cheaper than using a credit R10R25R34. Additionally, Fabletics charges a controversial 'tariff' fee (around $4 per item) which many users believe is illegal or unjustified R7R25R28R31.
Finish Line Finish Line is generally praised for its good prices and deals, with many users appreciating the value they get . However, some users report issues with coupons not working as promised and difficulty applying reward points at checkout . There are also complaints about shipping costs .
Shipping & Customer Service tieR9R15R38R40
Fabletics Fabletics users report slow shipping times, sometimes taking two weeks or longer R15. Customer service is described as 'poor' by some R9, and some users struggle to cancel memberships or get help with account issues, sometimes needing to call directly R38R40R42.
Finish Line Finish Line's shipping experience is mixed. While some users receive packages quickly and on time , others complain about delayed shipping, orders being sent back due to address issues, or orders being canceled multiple times without clear reason . Customer service is a significant pain point, with users reporting difficulty reaching associates, getting hung up on, and not receiving refunds or resolutions for missing orders .
Pick Fabletics if

you prioritize high-quality, durable athletic and lifestyle clothing and are comfortable navigating a VIP membership model with its associated complexities and potential extra charges R2R5R8.

Pick Finish Line if

you are looking for a wide selection of sneakers and general athletic wear, appreciate good deals, and are willing to tolerate occasional app glitches and potential shipping delays .

Evidence note: Both apps have similar lifetime ratings, but recent reviews for Fabletics are heavily skewed negative due to issues with its VIP membership, 'tariff' charges, and app performance. Finish Line also has a significant number of negative reviews related to app glitches and customer service, but its product selection and deals still garner strong positive feedback.

Frequently asked

How does Fabletics' VIP membership work?
Fabletics' VIP membership charges users approximately $70-80 monthly unless they actively skip the month, with the charge converting into a VIP credit that can be used for purchases R10R25. However, many users find the credits difficult to use, that they don't cover the full cost of items, and that they expire if not used R10R34R42.
Do Fabletics and Finish Line apps have performance issues?
Yes, both Fabletics and Finish Line apps frequently experience performance issues; Fabletics users report slow loading, glitches, login problems, and search failures R13R16R19R27, while Finish Line users encounter crashes, errors during checkout, and problems applying rewards, especially during new product releases .
Are there extra charges when shopping with Fabletics?
Yes, Fabletics charges an additional 'tariff' fee, often around $4 per item, which many users find unjustified and illegal R7R25R28R31.

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. [R2] Fabletics 5/5 · US Great clothing: I love the product. Definitely will be replacing most of my wardrobe with Fabletics clothing
  2. [R4] Fabletics 1/5 · US Never: My size is always sold out need to make sure that you stock your items
  3. [R5] Fabletics 5/5 · US Top Notch: Best athletic wear!
  4. [R8] Fabletics 5/5 · US Fits great: The size guide really helps picking the right fit. I’m normally cautious shopping strictly online but I buy all my athletic wear from Fabletics!
  5. [R12] Fabletics 3/5 · US Love the clothes, hate the shopping experience: The browsing/scrolling shopping experience is extremely inefficient. Put all the same item options on the same detail page. Fix the “sort by” feature so it actually works. I love your products but browsing your app takes up way too much time and I end up checking out because I’m frustrated, not because I’m done!
  6. [R13] Fabletics 1/5 · US App is trash: The app won’t let me log in and keeps telling me I’m not a VIP member when I am and have been for a few months now.
  7. [R16] Fabletics 2/5 · US It’s just “OK”: Im a vip member so i pay the monthly subscription. Half of the clothes aren’t available and they don’t tell you they’re out of stock until you’ve tried to add it to the cart. The styles are limited and some dated. It’s almost impossible to cancel or skip a month. It’s shouldn’t have to be a whole process to do so. The app is glitchy-you’ll add something and it’ll refresh and all of
  8. [R19] Fabletics 2/5 · US Search Never works: Already for months, every time I click on a subcategory image to go to that item or do a search it always says “no result”. Only the homepage works I can’t never properly navigate the categories on the app.
  9. [R1] Fabletics 1/5 · US Rip off!!!: Go to a store, you get better sales. It’s not worth it.
  10. [R7] Fabletics 1/5 · US Tariff: Fabletics charging tariffs on items. SCOTUS said it was illegal and companies are reimbursing these tariffs. When will o get a reimbursement from Fabletics?
  11. [R10] Fabletics 1/5 · US VIP tokens are a joke: They charge you monthly unless you skip. They use deceptive tactics to trick you in to not skipping. The VIP tokens will expire if not used. You are only able to use 1 “token” for each item even if you paid more for the token than the item is worth. If their products were so good they wouldn’t need to resort to these tactics to trick people out of their money. Don’t waste
  12. [R9] Fabletics 3/5 · US Poor service: Poor service
  13. [R15] Fabletics 3/5 · US Good: Great deals. Sometimes materials don’t match to sizes. Also, takes longer than advertised to get to you. I wish shipping would be faster. Literally takes 2 was sometimes longer to get here. Other than that, no biggie.
  14. [R38] Fabletics 5/5 · US Stopping VIP Credits: I read the directions for how to opt out of VIP credits and they are WRONG. I cannot find what they say to do. I will need to call. This should be easy, but it is not.
  15. [R40] Fabletics 1/5 · US Most ridiculous company: The app wouldn’t let me login even with a code sent to my phone. I tried to go to their website but it wouldn’t let me even look at a pair of shorts without providing all of this personal information. So I canceled my VIP account, deleted the app, and will never buy anything from them ever again.
  16. [R25] Fabletics 1/5 · US “Gotcha” sales tactics: Fantastic over priced products. Get you in with some Very Good Deals but to be a VIP member you are charged $79/mo but difficult to use the cash value. If you do it? Get in and GET OUT, unless you want charged $79 per month for a VIP credit and then have to use that money on a $40 product. They also add on a “Tariff tax” of ~$4 on a $19 product!! So they are trying for extr
  17. [R34] Fabletics 1/5 · US VIP program not worth it.: The program doesn’t give you full credit and adds tax even if you don’t spend the whole credit.
  18. [R42] Fabletics 1/5 · US A disappointment: I just wanted to leave the VIP membership because I no longer had a way to continue paying without making a purchase and my account was automatically deleted with 4 unused VIP credits with 4 months of discount of 69.99 dollars. It seems to me a scam. I asked to delete the membership that I do not continue to be charged but my account was deleted and now customer support does not
  19. [R27] Fabletics 3/5 · GB App is so unresponsive: The app just not respond most of the time, and has to force reopen again due to the slowness of functions. After reading the other comment which is stated 2 years ago, and now 2024 still hasn’t been improve much. This is really upsetting.
  20. [R28] Fabletics 2/5 · US $3.95 Tarrif in $16 tee shirt…WTF: The shell game Ponzi scheme that is Fabletics pricing is crazy.
  21. [R31] Fabletics 2/5 · US Tariff: I don’t like the fact that, even though the government has lifted the tariffs, Fabletics is still charging for tariffs. I think any tariff amounts should be now refunded back to the customers.

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