St. Mark HSV vs Hand and Stone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
St. Mark HSV
This official church app provides a central hub for congregants to connect with their faith community. Access inspirational messages, discover service opportunities, and stay informed about church events.
- Inspirational messages
- Service opportunities
- Event information
- Church connection
- Online giving
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Connect, Grow, and Serve through our App. Find out even more information about us at www.stmarkhsv.com This is the official app of St. Mark Baptist Church in Huntsville, Al. Enjoy this easy one stop access and stay connected. Hear inspirational messages from Pastor Jeremiah Chester, find opportunities to serve and give, and be informed about upcoming events.
Hand and Stone
Easily book and customize spa appointments at over 500 locations. Manage your membership, purchase gift cards, and enjoy quick rebooking for your favorite services. Members can also utilize self check-in for a seamless experience.
- Find spa locations
- Book and customize appointments
- Purchase gift cards
- View membership credits
- Quick rebooking
- Self check-in for members
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With the Hand & Stone Mobile App, relaxation and comfort are at your fingertips. You can book an appointment at any of our 500+ locations, and customize your spa experience with our selection of available services and upgrades. You can also purchase a gift card for friends and relatives, or view your available membership credits and loyalty points. The app also features a Quick Booking option for faster booking of repeat services, and a self check-in feature for members. FEATURES 1. Find a location near you, or search from our list of 500+ spa locations throughout the US. 2. Book an appointment, and customize your spa experience with our full selection of massage and facial services. 3. View upcoming and past appointments. 4. Purchase gift cards for friends and relatives. 5. Quickly rebook repeat services from your past appointment history. 6. Create and manage your account, or login using your existing Hand and Stone account login credentials. 7. View membership information, including available service credits and loyalty points.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: St. Mark HSV at 5.0 against Hand and Stone's 3.3. St. Mark HSV also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Hand and Stone's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
St. Mark HSV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand and Stone has 385 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
St. Mark HSV ships an update every 6 months, Hand and Stone every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | St. Mark HSV | Hand and Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.3 (385 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 385 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. Mark Baptist Church (Huntsville) | Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. |
Customer experience
St. Mark HSV
Hand and Stone
Bugs and requests
St. Mark HSV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hand and Stone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and password reset issues
- Appointment booking errors
- Inconsistent app functionality across locations
- Outdated app version issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to book different massage types through the app
- Option to select preferred massage therapist
- Display of membership details and package information in the app
- Improved app navigation and user experience
In-app purchases
St. Mark HSV
No in-app purchases
Hand and Stone
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is St. Mark HSV free?
Is Hand and Stone free?
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Do St. Mark HSV or Hand and Stone have ads?
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