Gloss vs RaLy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gloss
Easily book self-care appointments like manicures, pedicures, and waxing. View your appointment history and upcoming bookings. Optimize your schedule and enjoy the convenience of booking from your device.
- Book manicures, pedicures, and waxing
- View appointment availability
- Check past and upcoming appointments
- Convenient booking from your device
- Create or sign in to existing account
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Book your next pedicure, manicure, or waxing appointment instantly with the official Gloss app. Download our app then sign in with your existing account or create a new account to book some self-care time today. From the app you can view appointment availability as well as check your past & upcoming appointments. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of booking your appointments from your device.
RaLy
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RaLy makes booking your next nail appointment simple. FIND SALONS NEAR YOU Search by name or browse salons around you. Each profile shows photos, services, prices and the stylists who work there. BOOK IN A FEW TAPS Choose a service, pick a stylist, then a time that works. No phone calls, no waiting on hold. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR APPOINTMENTS See what's coming up and where it stands. Add confirmed appointments to your calendar, get directions, or call the salon. MESSAGE THE SALON Ask a question or sort out a change without leaving the app. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Leave a review after your visit, and read what other clients say before you book. FOR SALON OWNERS Manage your services, stylists and bookings from the same app, with a subscription available in-app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RaLy at every 12 months against Gloss's every 72 months. Gloss's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gloss ships an update every 72 months, RaLy every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gloss | RaLy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gloss Spa, Inc. | Vivek Rajgarhia |
In-app purchases
Gloss
No in-app purchases
RaLy
No in-app purchases
