Five apps you've never heard of that teens are using to shop

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GOAT

In June, GOAT was the eighth most popular shopping app by Gen Z iPhone users, according to App Annie. Through the app, users can buy new or used sneakers from popular companies like Nike and Adidas. Avid sneaker purchasers and sellers prefer apps like GOAT because of their authentication services, which is much-needed in an industry where knock-offs run high. In 2018, Business Insider reported the app raised nearly $100 million in funding since its 2015 launch.

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2

StockX

StockX is also a sneaker marketplace better known for its website. The app version launched in 2016 and is now the 17th most-used in this demographic. Limited-edition sneaker releases, such as versions of Kanye West's Yeezy Boosts, can retail for $250 and resell for over $3,000 on StockX, according to data tracked by German streetwear blog Highsnobiety.

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3

Depop

Depop launched in the United Kingdom in 2013 as an edgy hub for creatives to shop and resell their clothes. The app looks similar to Instagram. Users browse through photos like they're scrolling through a friend's feed, but they can purchase the items being worn. It was the 16th most-used app in June among Gen Zs with iPhones. The company announced last month that it had raised $62 million to fund its growth after reaching 13 million users, according to TechCrunch.

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4

Poshmark

Poshmark, a more established and widely known reselling platform, was the fifth most used among Gen Z iPhone users in June. But Depop has a few key differences that make it stand out to young consumers. Because shopping is set up like an Instagram explore page, users can follow people whose fashion taste they admire, read product descriptions that feel like Instagram captions, and purchase the styles within the app.

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5

Dote Shopping

In April, Dote announced that it had raised $12 million in funding, and launched a new feature called Shopping Parties. During the parties, influencers broadcast live on the app, talking about their favorite products of the season, while consumers purchase the recommendations straight from the app. According to App Annie, Dote had more than 2,500 iPhone downloads in July and 10 million active users.

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6

Wish

Even though the app might be a fun virtual mall for random knick-knacks, Wish users have complained about apparel they purchased on the app. Review videos on YouTube include women trying on Wish clothes (such as wedding dresses bought for under $20) that ended up being the wrong size, damaged or shoddily made.

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7

Shein

Two Chinese e-commerce apps, SHEIN and Zaful, respectively ranked as the 13th and 14th most-used shopping apps in June among Gen Z iPhone users. A quick browse on SHEIN will reveal low prices on apparel, such as denim jackets for $17 and jumpsuits for $15.

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Two Chinese e-commerce apps, SHEIN and Zaful, respectively ranked as the 13th and 14th most-used shopping apps in June among Gen Z iPhone users. A quick browse on SHEIN will reveal low prices on apparel, such as denim jackets for $17 and jumpsuits for $15.