Boat Innovation vs Barber Blues™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boat Innovation
Automate the deployment and retraction of boat fenders with a single button press. This system stores fenders discreetly and adjusts their height for various docking situations, enhancing safety and convenience on the water.
- Automatic fender deployment and retraction
- Single button operation
- Under-railing fender storage
- Adjustable fender height
- Solar-powered with rechargeable battery
- Bluetooth control from anywhere on the boat
- Unique username and password for security
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Climbing on a boat deck to deploy fenders is the #1 boating annoyance and a significant risk. The Automatic Fender™ deploys or lifts bow fenders with a single push of a button without the need to climb on the boat bow/deck. The fenders are stored horizontally under the railing, almost invisible eliminating the need for fender baskets. Fender height from the water is set to support different height docks and rafting/tethering (boat to boat) tying. Installing an Automatic Fender™ takes about 30 minutes and only requires connecting three clamps (no drilling). No electrical connection to the boat is required, the Automatic Fender™ comes with maintenance fee rechargeable battery that stays charged using a solar cell and communicates using Bluetooth. You can always control the Automatic Fender™ from any location on the boat. Delivered with a unique username and password to prevent unauthorized operation and deter theft. The Automatic Fender works with different size center (through) hole fenders. Designed and manufactured in Silicon Valley, California. Features and functionality: * Deploy fenders to dock or rub rail level. * Lift to store. * Pre set dock and rub rail height. * Automatic notifications, for example while accelerating when fenders are still deployed. * And much more.
Barber Blues™
Easily book and pay for haircuts and shaves with just a few taps. Check real-time availability, reserve your preferred time slot, and securely pay using your card on file, eliminating the need for cash.
- Book haircuts and shaves
- Check real-time availability
- Reserve time slots
- Secure card payments
- Tip service providers
- Cashless transactions
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Barber Blues Our app lets you book and pay for a haircut or shave in a few taps. - Check availability and reserve a time slot that fits your schedule. - Use your card on file to quickly and securely pay for your service and tip so you never need cash on hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Barber Blues™ at 47 against Boat Innovation's 5. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Boat Innovation against 5.0 for Barber Blues™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barber Blues™ has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Boat Innovation ships an update every 2 months, Barber Blues™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boat Innovation | Barber Blues™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arditi Holdings LLC | BARBER BLUES LLC |
Customer experience
Boat Innovation
Barber Blues™
In-app purchases
Boat Innovation
No in-app purchases
Barber Blues™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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