Twelve apps, compared by use
| App | Useful for | Published access / price | Tradeoff to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style by CherOfficial source ↗ | Photo outfit feedback and closet-based styling | Free: 50 closet items; shared AI credits. Premium $9.99/month or $79.99/year (US). | iPhone; no packing-list feature. AI usage is metered. |
| WheringOfficial source ↗ | Social closet, outfit canvas and planning | Free closet and outfit tools; optional credit purchases appear in the US listing. | Check which AI actions use credits. W Pick suggestions and Dress Me shuffle are different tools. |
| IndyxOfficial source ↗ | Closet catalog with access to human stylists | Free catalog; paid Insider features and separate styling services. | Human styling is a separate service. Confirm the current quote; public service offers differ. |
| AclosetOfficial source ↗ | Closet organization with several import methods | Up to 100 items free; larger closets require a paid plan. | Check the current regional offer and import availability. |
| StylebookOfficial source ↗ | Manual outfit planning, calendar and wardrobe statistics | US App Store: $4.99 one-time purchase. | Has automatic background removal, import tools and AI image features; some require Apple Intelligence. |
| CladwellOfficial source ↗ | Daily styling, closet catalog and stylist chat | Free catalog; current iPhone/iPad Your Stylist offer: $39.99/year. | Android and web offers can differ from the current iOS offer. |
| FitsOfficial source ↗ | Social wardrobe, collage outfits and AI styling | Unlimited free clothing/outfit entries; Pro adds AI chat and other features. | Pro image enhancements and virtual try-on use a separate monthly credit allowance. |
| ProntiOfficial source ↗ | Outfit suggestions and stylist chat | Confirm the current in-app offer; no price quoted here. | Try the workflow and limits before paying; listed features do not establish advice quality. |
| PurepleOfficial source ↗ | Outfit planning, AI suggestions and photo feedback | US listing: Premium $14.99/month or $89.99/year. | AI virtual try-on illustrates styling rather than measuring fit; other offers also appear. |
| PutTogetherOfficial source ↗ | Outfit-photo imports and illustrated avatar looks | Free Dress Me requests; membership for more uploads and daily looks. | Avatar previews also require credits. Catalog size and image style differ from a conventional photo inventory. |
| AltaOfficial source ↗ | Closet styling and virtual try-on | Official site describes the app as free to use. | Check current availability and access in the app; this is not a guarantee of permanent free access. |
| GetWardrobeOfficial source ↗ | Cross-device planning and family wardrobe tools | Free up to 100 items; Premium advertised at $49.99/year (USD). | Some AI models use extra credits; Premium adds family wardrobes, packing and advanced statistics. |
How to narrow the shortlist
- 1Decide whether you want to record outfits, receive suggestions, ask for critique or work with a human stylist. Those are different tasks.
- 2Check your device, closet size and the limits of the free plan. An unlimited catalog does not necessarily mean unlimited AI features.
- 3Try a small set of your own clothes. Include shoes and layers, then judge whether the workflow and advice help.
- 4Check the actual purchase screen, cancellation terms, privacy settings and any credits charged separately from a subscription.
Where Style by Cher loses
Whering and Fits offer larger free inventories. Indyx offers human styling. Stylebook provides calendar and packing workflows without a recurring purchase price in its current US listing. GetWardrobe offers a web app and family planning tools. Style by Cher is currently iPhone-only, meters AI interactions through Cher Time and does not provide a packing-list feature.
What changed in this review
- Cladwell’s current iPhone/iPad page advertises $39.99 per year, replacing the older offer quoted here.
- Stylebook’s listing includes automatic background removal, web imports and AI image features; describing it as having no AI tools was inaccurate.
- Whering now documents W Pick suggestions as well as Dress Me shuffle.
- Fits, Pureple, Alta and GetWardrobe document broader AI features than a simple manual-closet label conveys.
- We removed unverified exact prices and unsupported claims about setup time or which app gives the best advice.
