# Fresha for customers vs The Chisel

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fresha for customers at weekly against The Chisel's every 6 weeks. Fresha for customers also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 4) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). The Chisel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Fresha for customers against 5.0 for The Chisel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fresha for customers has 60K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fresha for customers ships an update weekly, The Chisel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fresha for customers | The Chisel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresha-for-customers/id1297230801/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chisel/id6749399082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fresha.com Holding Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297230800) | [Corio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830264688) |

## What reviewers say

### Fresha for customers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresha-for-customers/id1297230801)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Easily discover and book appointments for hair, beauty, spa, and wellness services. View real-time availability, secure instant confirmations, and manage your bookings with flexibility. Find exclusive discounts and navigate to your appointments with ease.

**Highlights:** Discover local beauty and wellness businesses, View real-time appointment availability, Instant booking confirmation, Schedule directly in venue calendars, Pay after appointment completion, Cancel, reschedule, and rebook easily, Find exclusive online discounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and easy process
- 💯 Professional and friendly service
- 🚀 Easy access and navigation
- 👍 Seamless appointment bookings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Unable to reschedule or cancel appointments
- 🐛 Unexpected errors and login issues
- 🐛 Payment and credit card issues
- 🐛 Poor visibility of business on the app

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments not showing up
- Inability to log in or access account
- Payment issues and unexpected charges
- App crashing or not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by specific service
- Calendar view for appointments
- Integration with Apple Wallet/Calendar
- Separate app or features for businesses
- Ability to edit client details and block clients


### The Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chisel/id6749399082)

Easily book and pay for haircuts and shaves with just a few taps. Check real-time availability and reserve your preferred time slot. Securely pay for services and tip using your card on file, eliminating the need for cash.

**Highlights:** Book haircuts and shaves, Check real-time availability, Reserve time slots, Secure card payments, Digital tipping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fresha for customers free?

Fresha for customers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Chisel free?

The Chisel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fresha for customers or The Chisel?

The Chisel is rated higher. Fresha for customers averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while The Chisel averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fresha for customers or The Chisel have ads?

Neither Fresha for customers nor The Chisel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fresha for customers or The Chisel?

Fresha for customers ships an update weekly, and The Chisel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fresha for customers was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Chisel on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*