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Head-to-head

lululemon vs Target

lululemon 4.9★ · Free to download 60
Winner Target
Target 4.9★ · Free to download 75

Target is generally the better choice for a shopping app due to its wider range of products, convenient pickup options, and overall user-friendly experience, despite some performance issues.

Full reviews: lululemon · Target

Target's app offers a broad selection and highly praised pickup services, making it a convenient choice for many shoppers. Lululemon's app, while facilitating purchases of its popular products, suffers from persistent technical glitches and inventory issues.

Head to head

Features and Product Availability edge: TargetR2R3R8R11
lululemon Lululemon users praise the quality and fit of their products, especially items like the Align collection and men's underwear R2R8R11. However, the app frequently frustrates users with limited available sizes and items being out of stock R3. Some also report issues with sale prices not applying in the cart R13R19.
Target Target offers a vast array of products, from everyday essentials to collectibles, with users appreciating the variety and convenience for family shopping . However, users report frequent issues with in-store inventory not matching app availability, leading to cancelled items or wasted trips .
Ease of Use and Performance tieR1R4R13R14
lululemon Lululemon's app is described as easy to navigate by some users R14, but many find it frustrating due to excessive animations, resetting to the home screen, and slow loading times R1. Users also report issues with images not loading, glitches during checkout, and difficulties with login R4R13. The app can also take up a significant amount of storage .
Target Target's app is generally considered user-friendly and easy to navigate by many . However, a significant number of users report the app being buggy, slow, laggy, and freezing frequently R69R70R72R79. Some find the UI bad and navigation difficult, especially when trying to change stores or find specific items .
Delivery and Pickup Options edge: TargetR6R7R17R24
lululemon Lululemon users have mixed experiences with delivery; some report fast package arrivals R17, while others complain about slow delivery, delayed tracking information, and issues with FedEx R6R24. There are also reports of missing items and security tags left on products R7.
Target Target is highly praised for its free pickup and convenient Drive Up service, which many users find fast and easy R62R77R107R112. However, some users experience delivery delays, orders being split into multiple delivery dates, and issues with delivery drivers . One user noted the app defaulting to Drive Up, which is inconvenient for walk-up customers .
Customer Service and Returns tieR16R18R19R20
lululemon Lululemon's customer service receives mixed reviews. Some users find exchanges easy and appreciate responses from the app team R19. However, many report poor customer service, difficulty correcting wrong addresses, and a frustrating return policy, especially for items past 30 days R16R18R20. There are also serious concerns about account security and accusations of lying regarding missing items .
Target Target generally receives positive feedback for its customer service, with employees described as helpful and friendly . However, some users report issues with customer care not fully refunding incorrect deliveries or ending chats prematurely . Account creation and email access can also be problematic .
Price and Value edge: lululemonR2R9R22R37
lululemon Lululemon products are consistently described as pricey, but many users feel they are worth the investment due to their high quality, comfort, and durability R2R9R22R37.
Target Target is generally seen as offering good prices and value . However, some users find items expensive and express dissatisfaction with the Target Circle loyalty program, citing a lack of meaningful savings or freebies . There are also complaints about predatory ads at checkout .
Pick lululemon if

Pick Lululemon if you prioritize high-quality athletic wear and are willing to pay a premium for comfort and durability, despite potential app frustrations R2R9R37.

Pick Target if

Pick Target if you value a wide selection of products, convenient in-store pickup and drive-up options, and generally positive customer service for everyday shopping needs R62R77R107.

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so there is no free-vs-paid asymmetry. Recent negative reviews for both apps primarily focus on performance issues and specific service complaints, which align with the overall lifetime ratings.

Frequently asked

Is the Lululemon app free to download?
Yes, the Lululemon app is free to download, though one user mistakenly believed they had to pay to download it R10.
Does the Target app have issues with speed and lagging?
Yes, many Target app users report significant issues with the app being slow, laggy, freezing, and glitching frequently, especially after updates R69R70R72R79.
Are Lululemon products expensive?
Yes, Lululemon products are generally considered expensive, but many users believe the high quality, comfort, and durability make them worth the price R2R9R22R37.
Does Target offer good pickup services?
Yes, Target is highly praised for its free pickup and convenient Drive Up service, which many users find fast and easy for getting items quickly R62R77R107R112.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] lululemon 5/5 · US My favorite store: Lululemon is literally my favorite store! 🤍 The quality is unmatched, everything fits so well, and the Align collection is incredibly comfortable. I always feel confident wearing their clothes, whether I’m at the gym or running errands. Definitely worth every penny!
  2. [R3] lululemon 3/5 · US Limited available size: Every time I found something I liked they only had in 1 or 2 sizes. Like they don't have any inventory in stock.
  3. [R8] lululemon 5/5 · US Always love lululemon: The fit is as advertised and always comfortable
  4. [R11] lululemon 5/5 · US Me encantan sus diseños: Estoy encantada con los diseños y la combinación de calidad y comodidad de las prendas Lululemon
  5. [R1] lululemon 1/5 · US Too many unnecessary animations: I really like lululemon products, but the app experience is frustrating. Every time I switch to another app and come back, it resets to the home screen and makes me sit through the opening animations again. If I was browsing a product or checking my cart, I have to start all over. The animations look nice the first time, but they become annoying when they play rep
  6. [R4] lululemon 2/5 · US Imagines never load right: Lulu has been a dominate force for years, but recently quality has gone down just like their app, imagines never show properly, even when I toggle colors they don’t always load, it’s like they want us to look somewhere else
  7. [R13] lululemon 2/5 · US First use. Not great.: First time using the Lulu app. Early access sale price showed on item page, but did not reflect once the item was in my cart. Glitched when I tried to input my address info and repeatedly erased it. Had to call customer service and place the order at full price with a promise of a price adjustment after my item arrives. Customer service agent was as helpful as I think she wa
  8. [R14] lululemon 5/5 · US Easy to navigate: This app makes it super easy to shop and purchase as well as track shipments and orders!
  9. [R6] lululemon 3/5 · US Tracking information: Every time I place in order the tracking information is so late. Sometimes items arrive in two days sometimes four but tracking information is not available.
  10. [R7] lululemon 1/5 · US Expected more: I ordered shorts and they came with the security tag still on.
  11. [R17] lululemon 5/5 · US Packages: Packages arrive fast!!!
  12. [R24] lululemon 2/5 · US Good app but wayyy to slow for delivery: I know the delivery isn’t technically lululemons fault but they need to stop using Fedex. Everything I buy is always delivered wayyy past the time it’s said it was supposed to be delivered by and it is very frustrating. I just ordered 2 things and it told me it was supposed to arrive yesterday but now it’s arriving in 2 days and this has already happened wi
  13. [R16] lululemon 1/5 · US Terrible return policy: Anything outside of 30 days and there are no returns.
  14. [R18] lululemon 1/5 · US Changed return policy: They would not allow me to return, exchange or give me a gift card for my return that was past 30 days which is something new! I’ve always been able to return items with no problem. I do not have a store where I live so therefore I frequently make purchases online.
  15. [R19] lululemon 4/5 · US Not giving sale price: The app worked correctly later in the day. I also received a response from their app team which was appreciated. Summer sale is on…shows sale price but once in the cart it doesn’t show the sale price. App is not working correctly.
  16. [R20] lululemon 1/5 · US Wrong Addresses Not Supported to Correct After Hours: Practically impossible to correct wrong address placed after hours. 60 min cancellation policy thru chat only and no agents are available after hours when people place online orders. Why not enable the 60 min cancellation thru the UI? It is wantedly made hard to deny customers of that option.
  17. [R9] lululemon 3/5 · US Love it but there is a downside: The quality is really good, but I hate that it is very pricey
  18. [R22] lululemon 1/5 · US Perfect: It’s such a nice brand perfect for working out. It’s expensive but it is so worth it. I think you should like recommend buying the jacket or the expensive but you know it’s so worth it. Hope y’all enjoy them staying peace bye
  19. [R37] lululemon 5/5 · US Love this place!: Good items that last forever! It worth the money investment and these clothes last for a long time! I never thought I would spoil myself on underwear, but man do you have to try their men’s underwear!
  20. [R10] lululemon 1/5 · US Paying to buy things?: I’m not sure when this happened but now you have to pay just to download the app so you can buy things from them..
  21. [R69] Target 3/5 · US App freezes and glitches a lot: Usage is not always smooth
  22. [R70] Target 1/5 · US Buggy and slow: I can hardly even use it anymore as Target has added so many features and overloaded the basic functionality of the app. Truly terrible UI and so slow even after update
  23. [R72] Target 3/5 · US App glitches and lags constantly: I love the convenience of doing my whole grocery order in the app for pick up, but it is CONSTANTLY lagging when I try to get my order together.
  24. [R79] Target 1/5 · US Slow and time consuming: Super slow, too many suggestion, it takes for ever to finish our edit anything
  25. [R62] Target 5/5 · US Amazing: Love the free pick up
  26. [R77] Target 5/5 · US Grateful for the service: Have a temporary walking issue and the ease of Target and Ship it has allowed ongoing independence with quality items needed.
  27. [R107] Target 5/5 · US I LOVE TARGET!: Target always has what I need when I need it. I can always count on Target to fulfill my orders in an exceptional amount of time. The customer service is always phenomenal whether it's in store, pickup, or online - I highly recommend to anyone/everyone 😊
  28. [R112] Target 5/5 · US Drive up service: I love the convenience of drive up service. As a mom needed items on a rush I can place my order n it’s ready the same day.

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