SQUIRE™ Commander vs LaBarberia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQUIRE™ Commander
This comprehensive platform streamlines barbershop operations, from appointment scheduling and client management to sales, payroll, and marketing. It offers a point-of-sale system, online booking, inventory management, and loyalty programs to help businesses grow and enhance customer experience.
- Appointment scheduling
- Client retention tools
- Product and service sales
- Marketing text/email
- Payroll management
- Point of sale system
- Online booking
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An all-in-one platform to power your barbershop operations. Take control of operations, increase revenue, and delight your customers with a single, easy-to-use platform. All in one system - Control everything from one location - Sell products & services - Maintain client retention - Send marketing texts and emails to your customers - Manage payroll - Schedule appointments in seconds - Offer barber bios Point of sale - Choose customer payment method - ApplePay - Chip reader - Traditional swipe Other features include: - Online Booking - Inventory Management - Gift cards & Loyalty - Integration with Instagram, etc. - Waitlist -- The most successful barbershops run on SQUIRE. "SQUIRE is not just a booking app. It's truly business management software. It's complete and does everything I need." - Eliot, Owner of Elliot and Co., Las Vegas "I love that SQUIRE makes it really easy to manage multiple locations." - Justin, Owner of Rooks Barbershop, Portland Oregon "SQUIRE brings so much simplicity to my work and allows me to concentrate on cutting hair." - Simon, Owner of Monthly Barbershop, Montreal, Canada "My favorite feature is the Instagram booking. Customers can book from my personal IG page. That's genius!" - Josh, Owner of Throne, Toronto, Canada -- Featured on Forbes, Business Insider, and TechCrunch -- SQUIRE Technologies is a company dedicated to making style and grooming for men simple. Feel free to contact us: support@getsquire.com
LaBarberia
Easily book haircuts with professional barbers across Puerto Rico. Discover barbershops, view services and prices, and schedule appointments in seconds. Offers options for in-shop, home studio, or mobile barber services.
- Discover barbershops and barbers near you
- Filter by barber type (in-shop, home studio, mobile)
- View services, prices, and photos
- Read client reviews
- Instant booking and confirmation
- Secure payment options (card/cash)
- In-app chat with barbers
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LaBarbería is the easiest way to book your next haircut in Puerto Rico. Connect with professional barbers, discover barbershops near you, and schedule your appointment in seconds — all from one app. Whether you prefer visiting a barbershop, getting service at a home studio, or having a barber come to you, LaBarbería has the perfect option for your lifestyle. FOR CLIENTS - Explore barbers and barbershops near you on the map - Filter by barbershop, home studio, or mobile barber - View work photos, services, and prices before booking - Read real reviews from other clients - Book instantly with immediate confirmation - Pay securely by card or cash - Get reminders so you never miss an appointment - Save your favorite barbers for faster booking - Chat directly with your barber in the app - Cancel or reschedule easily from the app - Leave reviews and help others find great barbers FOR BARBERS LaBarbería gives you the tools to run your business like a pro: - Create your profile with bio, work gallery, and specialties - Set your services, prices, and duration - Configure your weekly schedule and availability - Receive payments directly to your account via Stripe - Accept card or cash payments - Manage your appointments in a clear, visual calendar - Get instant notifications for new bookings - Build your client base with complete history tracking - Create coupons and promotions to attract more clients - Work as a home studio, mobile barber, or inside a barbershop - Chat with your clients directly in the app - Track your stats: earnings, appointments, and reviews FOR BARBERSHOP OWNERS - Create your barbershop profile with logo, photos, and address - Appear on the map so clients can find you - Invite barbers to your shop with a code - Approve join requests from barbers who want to join - Manage your team from one place BARBER TYPES - In-shop — Work at an established barbershop - Home studio — Serve clients from their own private space - Mobile — Travel directly to the client's location SECURE PAYMENTS All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Barbers receive their earnings directly to their bank account. Clients can save payment methods for even faster booking. AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH LaBarbería is fully available in both Spanish and English. Switch languages anytime from settings. MADE FOR PUERTO RICO Designed with Puerto Rico's barbershop culture in mind, where every barber is an independent professional with their own style and clientele. LaBarbería respects that independence and gives you the tools to grow. SUBSCRIPTIONS LaBarbería offers the following auto-renewable subscriptions: - Client: Free ($1 service fee per booking) - Barber Monthly: $9.99 per month - Barber Annual: $101.99 per year - Barbershop Owner Monthly: $19.99 per month - Barbershop Owner Annual: $200 per year 1-month free trial for barbers and barbershop owners. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL - Privacy Policy: https://labarberiapr.com/privacy - Terms of Use (LaBarberia): https://labarberiapr.com/terms - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download LaBarberia today and discover the easiest way to book your next cut — or grow your business as a barber.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaBarberia at 100% against SQUIRE™ Commander's 49%. LaBarberia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SQUIRE™ Commander's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LaBarberia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SQUIRE™ Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.
LaBarberia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQUIRE™ Commander has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SQUIRE™ Commander's written reviews are positive against 100% of LaBarberia's.
SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, LaBarberia fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQUIRE™ Commander | LaBarberia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.4K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 9380-4185 Quebec Inc. | Angel Vicente |
Customer experience
SQUIRE™ Commander
LaBarberia
Bugs and requests
SQUIRE™ Commander
Reported bugs
4 issues- Appointments disappearing from schedule
- Inability to log in or access account
- Incorrect payment calculations and reporting
- Syncing issues between app and website
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to modify appointments
- Customizable time slots
- Improved reporting and analytics
- Push notifications for shop owners
- In-app payment options for clients
LaBarberia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SQUIRE™ Commander
No in-app purchases
LaBarberia
- LaBarberia Barber1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- LaBarberia Barbershop1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- LaBarberia Barber1 Month trial$101.991 Year
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- LaBarberia Barbershop1 Month trial$200.001 Year
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