Des Moines Parent vs MetroWaxx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Des Moines Parent
Discover local events, activities, and resources for families in Central Iowa. Stay informed about what's happening in your community to plan family outings and engage with local happenings.
- Local event listings
- Activity updates
- Family resource guide
- Central Iowa focus
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Connecting Central Iowa Families! A resource for you to keep up to date with events, activities and more going on in Central Iowa.
MetroWaxx
Easily book appointments for beauty and wellness services anytime, anywhere. View team profiles, manage your account, and keep track of your booking history. Get ready to feel and look your best with a few simple taps.
- Book appointments 24/7
- View team profiles
- Record appointment history
- Register and manage account
- Easy booking process
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The MetroWaxx app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MetroWaxx at 5.0 against Des Moines Parent's 4.3. MetroWaxx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (99 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.
MetroWaxx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetroWaxx has 99 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Des Moines Parent ships an update every 11 months, MetroWaxx every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Des Moines Parent | MetroWaxx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midwest Mom & Wife, LLC | Phorest |
Customer experience
Des Moines Parent
MetroWaxx
In-app purchases
Des Moines Parent
No in-app purchases
MetroWaxx
No in-app purchases
Questions
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