Comparison

Gloss vs FlashDesk

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

FlashDesk

Features
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FlashDesk is the studio tool built for independent tattoo artists: your flash catalog, your clients, your calendar and your ink ledger in a single app — fully offline, synced across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud private database. ▸ FLASH BOARD Organize your catalog by style and status (available, reserved, tattooed). Share a clean flash in an Instagram DM without digging through ten photo albums. ▸ CLIENT FILES — GDPR-READY Time-stamped GDPR consent, medical notes (allergies, current treatments), before/after photos per body zone. Face ID lock to protect sensitive data. ▸ STUDIO CALENDAR Book sessions with deposits and balance due tracking. Pre-filled SMS reminders. J+7 and J+30 healing follow-up notifications. ▸ QUOTES / PROJECTS Pipeline from first DM to confirmed appointment. Link a project to a client and a flash. Convert a quote to a booking in one tap. ▸ INK LEDGER (Pro) Compliant with French Public Health Code Art. R.1311-4: brand, reference, lot, opening date, traceability per session. One-tap PDF export ready for an ARS inspection. ▸ SUBSCRIPTION Every feature is unlocked through FlashDesk Pro with a 7-day free trial. Monthly or yearly (save 33%), cancellable any time from iOS Settings. ▸ PRIVACY Your data stays on your Apple devices and your private iCloud. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gloss4 screens
FlashDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gloss at 15.4 against FlashDesk's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gloss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FlashDesk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gloss versus FlashDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlossFlashDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (623 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings623 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRentroom Inc.Maxime SALTET

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

FlashDesk

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
2 purchases

FlashDesk

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Gloss free?
Gloss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlashDesk free?
FlashDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gloss or FlashDesk have ads?
Neither Gloss nor FlashDesk shows ads.

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