Comparison

Masters vs HairTracker

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

Head to head
About

Masters

This app helps small beauty salons and studios manage appointments, client profiles, and sales reports. It offers online booking, smart reminders via multiple channels, and a waitlist feature. Professionals can track client history and export financial data.

Highlights
  • Online appointment scheduling
  • Automated client reminders (SMS, WhatsApp, email)
  • Personalized web page with booking
  • Sales and expense reporting
  • Client profile and history management
  • Waitlist functionality
Features
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MASTERS Salon is explicitly designed for small Beauty Salons & Studios. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS Booking with multiple stylists, booths & stations, breaks, FREE integration with Masters Pro (app for a solo stylist), etc. SMART REMINDERS Client Reminders & Notifications will be automatically created and offered via SMS/iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, or email. ONLINE BOOKING & WEB PAGE Personal Web Page with Online Booking for clients, Portfolio, Reviews, and Contact Info. SALES REPORTS & STATS Sales & Expense Reports, Client and Services Stats, etc. Export reports to Excel spreadsheets. CLIENT PROFILE & APPOINTMENT HISTORY All information about your clients: Appointment History, Contacts, Personal Notes, and Photos. WAITLIST You can add your clients to Waitlist if there are no available time slots. We’ll notify you when particular time slots are available. MASTERS - simple, but smart and powerful tool for Beauty Professionals.

About

HairTracker

Digitally manage client hair history with photos and notes. This app helps stylists remember past treatments for personalized service. Track up to 30 clients for free, with an upgrade available for unlimited clients.

Highlights
  • Digital client record cards
  • Photo and note capture
  • Client hair history tracking
  • Secure storage
  • Professional client experience
  • Free for up to 30 clients
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Say goodbye to messy paper client record cards. HairTracker gives you a clear, visual record of each client’s hair journey, right at your fingertips. Snap photos, take notes, and keep everything securely in one place. No more guessing what you did last time or flicking through worn-out cards. Whether you're prepping for a regular or getting ready for a new appointment, HairTracker helps you remember every detail so you can deliver a personal, professional service every time. * Add photos and notes for each visit * Instantly see a client’s consultaion and hair history * Stay organised and create a more professional experience * Secure, easy to use, built for self-employed stylists Track up to 30 clients and unlimited record cards free.
 Upgrade for unlimited clients. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://hairtracker.app/privacy

Screenshots

Masters4 screens
HairTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Masters at none against HairTracker's 4. HairTracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HairTracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Masters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Masters versus HairTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastersHairTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJam Soft LLCHairTracker Limited

Customer experience

Masters

All ratings82 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative10.0%

HairTracker

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Masters

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HairTracker

Subscriptions4
  • Early bird1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Salon International1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Masters free?
Masters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HairTracker free?
HairTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Masters or HairTracker have ads?
Neither Masters nor HairTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Masters or HairTracker?
Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and HairTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Masters was updated on October 29, 2026 and HairTracker on October 15, 2026.

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