Comparison

First Melissa vs 209 Salon

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

Head to head
About

First Melissa

Connect with a church community, access sermons, and manage contributions from your mobile device. Stay updated on events, get inspired, and find ways to get involved.

Highlights
  • Watch latest sermons
  • Access sermon slides and take notes
  • Stay informed of events
  • Give tithes and offerings
  • Discover involvement opportunities
  • Submit prayer requests
Features
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The First Melissa HUB Online app is a way for you to connect with First Melissa through your mobile device! Access the latest content from First Melissa Church and Pastor Trey Graham. Receive instant inspiration and encouragement – anytime, anywhere! The First Melissa HUB Online app makes it easy to † Watch all the latest sermons from First Melissa and Pastor Trey Graham † Access sermon slides and take notes † Stay informed of all events † Give tithes and offerings safely and securely † Discover ways to get involved at First Melissa † Submit a prayer request

About

209 Salon

Features
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Have immediate access to our Salon with the new App. Make an appointment, view specials, and check your appointments. FEATURES: 1. Make Appointments. Make an appointment directly through your phone. Our staff will get back to you quickly to confirm availability. 2. Check your appointments. Once your requested appointment is confirmed, you'll receive notification within the app. 3. Specials. Keep up with seasonal offerings and specials. 4. General information. 5. Gallery 6. Menu many more

Screenshots

First Melissa3 screens
209 Salon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 209 Salon at 11.0 against First Melissa's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Melissa ships an update every 20 months, 209 Salon every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
First Melissa versus 209 Salon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Melissa209 Salon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB104 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFirst Melissa209 Salon LLC

In-app purchases

None

First Melissa

No in-app purchases

None

209 Salon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Melissa free?
First Melissa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 209 Salon free?
209 Salon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Melissa or 209 Salon have ads?
Neither First Melissa nor 209 Salon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Melissa or 209 Salon?
First Melissa ships an update every 20 months, and 209 Salon every 13 months. Most recently, First Melissa was updated on November 3, 2026 and 209 Salon on November 3, 2026.

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