# MLS vs TX Barber Cartel

MLS and TX Barber Cartel both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TX Barber Cartel's written reviews are positive against 57% of MLS's. TX Barber Cartel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MLS's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MLS against 5.0 for TX Barber Cartel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MLS's written reviews are positive against 100% of TX Barber Cartel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLS | TX Barber Cartel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-barber-cartel/id6475697089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 143 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prospects Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422759717) | [TX Barber Cartel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724845256) |

## What reviewers say

### MLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722)

Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to find your next home. Share notes and listings directly with your real estate agent. Requires a code provided by your REALTOR® subscribed to MLS-Touch.

**Highlights:** MLS property search, Share notes with agent, Share listings with agent, Access via REALTOR® code, Dream home finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to communicate with agent
- 💡 Helpful features like mortgage calculator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and frequently crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and filter search results
- 🔍 Inaccurate listing information and pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Listings not loading properly
- App freezing and force closing
- Incorrect mapping of listing details

**Requested features**

- Broader search and filtering options
- Improved map view and ability to highlight favorites
- Price history and school rating information


### TX Barber Cartel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-barber-cartel/id6475697089)

Easily book grooming appointments with a few taps. View services, check availability, and pay securely. Get reminders and manage your bookings.

**Highlights:** View service menu and prices, Check availability and book appointments, Secure in-app payment and tipping, Appointment reminders and notifications, Manage bookings (reschedule, cancel), Get directions to the salon

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLS free?

MLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TX Barber Cartel free?

TX Barber Cartel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MLS or TX Barber Cartel?

TX Barber Cartel is rated higher. MLS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TX Barber Cartel averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do MLS or TX Barber Cartel have ads?

Neither MLS nor TX Barber Cartel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLS or TX Barber Cartel?

MLS ships an update every 2 months, and TX Barber Cartel every 2 months. Most recently, MLS was updated on October 19, 2026 and TX Barber Cartel on October 14, 2026.

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