# Braid Salon vs Just Bead It

The clearest difference is rating: Just Bead It at 5.0 against Braid Salon's 4.5. Just Bead It also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Braid Salon's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braid Salon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Bead It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Just Bead It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Braid Salon has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braid Salon | Just Bead It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-salon/id1516909394/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-bead-it/id1662373096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 308 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [MIDPOLY OYUN YAZILIM TASARIM DANISMANLIK HIZMETLERI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465253591) |

## What reviewers say

### Braid Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-salon/id1516909394)

Become a virtual hair stylist and create stunning braided hairstyles for clients. Choose colors, add extensions, and accessorize to satisfy customer demands. Upgrade your salon and unlock new tools as you progress.

**Highlights:** Create French braids, box braids, and ponytails, Customize hair color and add extensions, Accessorize with scrunchies and other items, Upgrade salon and unlock new tools, Simple tap and swipe mechanics, Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slay
- 💕 Love the game
- 👍 Good game
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🤗 Helps with braiding skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy color application
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Finishes tasks too quickly
- 🎨 Limited hair color options
- 📱 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stops coloring before finished
- Glitches when switching between tasks
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incompatible with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more hair styles and accessories
- Allow more control over coloring and braiding
- Introduce male characters
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Fix bugs with color application and task completion


### Just Bead It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-bead-it/id1662373096)

Style hair by braiding and adding beads. Merge beads to create unique looks in this engaging game. Enjoy creative hair customization.

**Highlights:** Hair braiding, Bead application, Bead merging, Style customization, Creative gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braid Salon free?

Braid Salon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Just Bead It free?

Just Bead It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Braid Salon or Just Bead It?

Just Bead It is rated higher. Braid Salon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Just Bead It averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Braid Salon or Just Bead It have ads?

Both Braid Salon and Just Bead It show ads.

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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.*