# Braid Salon vs Project Salon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Braid Salon at every 4 days against Project Salon's every 2 weeks. Braid Salon also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1.6K) and review sentiment (47% vs 34%). Project Salon's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braid Salon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Project Salon sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project Salon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Braid Salon has 20K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Braid Salon's written reviews are positive against 34% of Project Salon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Braid Salon ships an update every 4 days, Project Salon every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braid Salon | Project Salon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-salon/id1516909394/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-salon/id6447810135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### Project Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-salon/id6447810135)

Build and manage your own hair salon in this idle strategy game. Cut, dye, and style hair to attract customers, hire staff, and expand your business. Enjoy a relaxing simulation experience at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Hair cutting and dyeing simulation, Salon expansion and management, Customer attraction, Employee hiring, Idle strategy gameplay, Handcrafted worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 6 Skipits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 20 Skipits | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoForcedAds_Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant Product Delivery | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 255 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Free VIP Guests | $11.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 - 200 Skipits | $11.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 80 Skipits | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 520 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 5 - 250 Skipits | $23.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 1.1K Gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited SkipIts - NoAds Ever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good time waster
- 👍 Non-forced ads
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Lose progress when moving to new salon

**Reported bugs**

- Cashier getting stuck
- App force closing
- Data loss when exiting the game

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress when moving salons
- More diverse customer base in the braiding shop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braid Salon free?

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

### Is Project Salon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Braid Salon or Project Salon?

Project Salon is rated higher. Braid Salon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Project Salon averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Braid Salon or Project Salon have ads?

Both Braid Salon and Project Salon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Braid Salon or Project Salon?

Braid Salon ships an update every 4 days, and Project Salon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Braid Salon was updated on September 23, 2026 and Project Salon on September 23, 2026.

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