[5] Mike Nied from Idolator called "Throw a Fit" a "brazen and brag-heavy anthem" and noted Tinashe's "divalicious attitude" in the song.

[6] Robyn Mowatt of Hypebae called "Throw a Fit" a song that Tinashe "flexes her bossy state of mind".

[7] James Rettig from Stereogum compares "Throw a Fit" and Tinashe's previous single "Like I Used To", "Where that ["Like I Used To"] song was a wistful remembrance of a past relationship, this one’s more of a flexing banger".

[11] The cover is notably near identical to her previous single, Like I Used To, showing a Polaroid picture of Tinashe popping a champagne bottle, along with the words "XO Nashe".

A red smile covers Tinashe's face in place of the frown used on Like I Used To, signifying a transition to a more upbeat tone.