Latch App vs Thrive Barber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Latch App
This app provides keyless entry for modern buildings, allowing users to unlock doors via a Doorcode or the app. It enables instant access for guests and services, and logs all entry activity.
- Keyless building access
- Unlock with Doorcode or app
- Grant temporary access
- Automated access for services
- Activity logging
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Latch is the first smart access system that eliminates keys and automates access for everything that needs to happen at a modern building. Open your door with a Doorcode or an app, instantly provide access to all of your favorite people and services through smart Doorcodes, and record everything that happens while you’re away. Use of the app requires Latch hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.latch.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.latch.com/privacy-policy Support Email: support@latch.com
Thrive Barber
Easily book and manage your barber appointments with a few taps. View services, check availability, and pay securely. Receive reminders and get directions to your next grooming session.
- View service menu and prices
- Check availability and book appointments
- Secure in-app payments and tipping
- Receive appointment reminders
- Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel)
- Get directions to the salon
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With a few taps, you can check availability, book appointments, and pay. With our app, you can: -View our full menu of services and prices -View availability and reserve a time that fits your schedule -Quickly and securely pay and tip so you never need cash -Receive notifications and appointment reminders -Manage Appointments: Reschedule, Cancel, Get Directions With our expertise and top-of-the-line services, you’ll walk out feeling confident and looking your best. So what are you waiting for? Download our app today and book your next appointment wi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Latch App at 155K against Thrive Barber's 7. Latch App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Thrive Barber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thrive Barber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latch App has 155K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Latch App | Thrive Barber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Latchable, Inc. | Thrive Barber Lounge LLC |
Customer experience
Latch App
Thrive Barber
Bugs and requests
Latch App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent door recognition
- Session timeouts causing lockouts
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Wallet integration
- Customizable access permissions
- Improved widget functionality
- Offline mode for emergencies
Thrive Barber
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Latch App
No in-app purchases
Thrive Barber
No in-app purchases
Questions
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