The Blind Barber vs RustyBlades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Blind Barber
Manage all aspects of your Blind Barber experience, from booking haircuts and paying for drinks to shopping for grooming products and accessing exclusive content. Earn loyalty points across all services and enjoy app-exclusive events and early access to new releases.
- Single profile for all services
- Brand-wide loyalty program
- Exclusive content access
- Early access to new products
- Effortless appointment booking
- Contactless bar tab payment
- 1-click product ordering
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Cuts, Shave, Cocktails & Pomades - all of what you love about Blind Barber is now in the palm of your hand. As we have always said, the barbershop isn't just a place to get a haircut or a shave. It's the hub of community – where people get together to connect, exchange ideas, just hang and feel like themselves. This new app from Blind Barber is here to further that mission, providing you with exclusive access to new product drops, easier booking processes and contactless payment methods for all aspects of Blind Barber. It’s never been easier to Stay Handsome. The Good Stuff Overall: Single Profile Across all facets & locations of Blind Barber - Barber Shop, Bars and Product Purchases Brand-wide Loyalty Program! Earn points for everything you do within the app and apply them anywhere! Earn points for getting a haircut and then turnaround and use those points at the bar. Exclusive Access to hours of educational content whether that be new cocktail recipes, playlists from world renown Djs or seasonal hair trends Early Access to new product offerings and collaborations. Barber Shop Features: Effortless Appointment Booking “Save My Cut” Feature - allows you to save your favorite haircuts with notes to provide to any barber in the future. No more showing photos of Ryan Gosling as your reference! Quick check out with Apple Pay Bar Features: Never Wait to close out your tab again! Blind Barber’s secure contactless payment solution allows you to skip the line on busy nights and pay when you want, leave when you want. Exclusive Access to “App Only” Events - think secret Dave Chappelle comedy specials or DJ sets by Blue the Great Effortless Bar Reservation System with live reminders on the home screen Access to Blind Barber DJ playlists Shop: Shop our entire collection of products and get access to exclusive app member pricing Check out in seconds with 1-click ordering using Apple Pay Exclusive access to new products, collaborations and special releases Recent updates: • Made it a tad easier to navigate hair styling products • We've switched up how to navigate the bar menu • Bar tabs show up as live activities. We drink responsibly even on our dynamic islands • We've added favorites for faster & easier access to your favorite pomade, shampoo & hair clay so you _stay_ handsome • Improved appointment, bar tab, and purchase history in your profile settings • We've cleaned up how we present appointment times with respect to timezones for all you world travelers out there. • Bryce Harper is hungry for pomade! • We've added new forms of content you can find in the app • Start a tab with your bartender without having to scan a QR code • After your barber appointment, you can now tip your barber via Venmo & provide feedback • Barber appointments are charged on the day of the appointment • Support for Apple Pay throughout the app • Add your member card to Apple Wallet • New app icon options :) • Improved location menu with extra travel info such as subway trains
RustyBlades
Book grooming appointments seamlessly with detailed barber profiles, instant scheduling, and secure in-app payments. Receive smart reminders and easily access directions and contact information for your next visit.
- Barber profiles and availability
- Instant appointment booking
- Secure in-app payments
- Smart appointment reminders
- Shop directions and contact
- View visit history
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Welcome to Rusty Blades, where tradition meets luxury grooming in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Our official app puts the full barbershop experience in your pocket so you can focus on looking and feeling your best. Why you’ll love it Discover your perfect barber – scroll through detailed profiles, specialties, and live availability. Instant booking – pick a service and time and confirm with a tap. Secure, cash-free checkout – pay in-app via card or Apple Pay, or choose to pay in person. Smart reminders – push notifications so you never miss an appointment. Directions & contact – turn-by-turn navigation to our Starhill Gallery shop, plus one-tap call or chat. Visit history – revisit past services and rebook your favourite cut in seconds. Whether you’re after a precision fade, a classic hot-towel shave, or a relaxing facial, the Rusty Blades app makes every step—from stylist selection to payment—fast, seamless, and tailored to you. Download today and step into the chair, minus the wait.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RustyBlades at 12.0 against The Blind Barber's 14.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
The Blind Barber ships an update every 3 weeks, RustyBlades every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Blind Barber | RustyBlades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (227 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Blind Barber, LLC | Techwedia LTD |
Customer experience
The Blind Barber
RustyBlades
In-app purchases
The Blind Barber
No in-app purchases
RustyBlades
No in-app purchases
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