Comparison

Gloss vs Inspire Worker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gloss

This app helps hair colorists and stylists manage client information and save hair color formulas. It allows for easy client import, photo capture, and communication, streamlining salon operations for professionals.

Highlights
  • Save color formulas
  • Manage client details
  • Import/add clients
  • Snap appointment photos
  • Track client charges
  • Contact clients
  • Set birthday reminders
Features
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For hair colorists and stylists who are tired of index cards and makeshift salon appointment solutions, Gloss is the simple way to save hair color formulas and client info. Unlike other apps, it is easy-to-use and designed specifically for the hair industry. Gloss is the essential app for the modern hair colorist. “Exactly what I was looking for.” - Colorist, Serge Normant at John Frieda “My favorite new app.” – Harry Josh Here's the deal: -Save color formulas and client details -Import existing clients or add new ones -Snap photos for each appointment -Keep track of what you charge each client -Contact clients via email or phone -Send mass emails to multiple clients -Share photos via social media -Set birthday reminders -Get a daily reminder to enter formulas -Keep supplies lists -Use the app on multiple devices Got feedback? We’re all ears. Hit us up at: info@glossapp.club --- Join free for a month. Then, it's only $2.99/month* when you purchase an annual subscription ($35.99/year) or $3.99/month with a monthly subscription. If you enjoy your Gloss trial, your membership will automatically continue for as long as you choose to remain a member. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. View our Terms of Use here: https://glossapp.club/terms-of-use *Price may vary in countries outside the US including Canada and Australia due to Apple’s tax treatment policy.

About

Inspire Worker

Manage appointments, client history, and other essential business tasks. This application requires a subscription to the Inspire by STX salon and spa management software.

Highlights
  • Appointment management
  • Client history tracking
  • Salon and spa business tools
  • Integration with Inspire by STX
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An app to manage appointments, client history & much more. Requires a subscription to Inspire by STX, a salon & spa management software.

Screenshots

Gloss4 screens
Inspire Worker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gloss at 4.6 against Inspire Worker's 3.1. Gloss also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Inspire Worker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gloss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Inspire Worker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gloss holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gloss has 623 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Gloss's written reviews are positive against 18% of Inspire Worker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gloss ships an update every 10 days, Inspire Worker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gloss versus Inspire Worker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlossInspire Worker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (623 ratings) — better3.1 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings623 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRentroom Inc.STX Software LLC

Customer experience

Gloss

All ratings623 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.5%

Inspire Worker

All ratings26 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

Gloss

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect date and time stamps after updates
  • Inability to access client data and formulas after updates
  • Login and account access issues
  • Syncing and data loss problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit client names and delete clients
  • Improved note formatting and display
  • Ability to print or export formulas
  • Support for multiple currencies
  • Android app version

Inspire Worker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gloss

Subscriptions2
  • Gloss1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Gloss1 Month trial$35.991 Year
None

Inspire Worker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gloss free?
Gloss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inspire Worker free?
Inspire Worker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gloss or Inspire Worker?
Gloss is rated higher. Gloss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Inspire Worker averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.
Do Gloss or Inspire Worker have ads?
Neither Gloss nor Inspire Worker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gloss or Inspire Worker?
Gloss ships an update every 10 days, and Inspire Worker every 2 months. Most recently, Gloss was updated on November 2, 2026 and Inspire Worker on November 3, 2026.

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