Explore Hamilton vs Royal Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore Hamilton
Discover community events, city information, local entertainment, and businesses in Hamilton, Ohio. Access city resources, parks, and a detailed map with directions, videos, and business website links.
- Community event listings
- City information access
- Local entertainment discovery
- Business directory
- Interactive community map
- Business website links
- Directions to businesses
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The Explore Hamilton App is a new modern tool to help you navigate and find everything in the city of Hamilton Ohio! From seeing community events, gathering city information, finding local entertainment, to searching for a local business to eat at, this App truly helps you do everything when you are in the Hamilton Ohio area! After downloading the app, you will be able to access city resources, Community Events, Parks & Entertainment, and a new Map of the community! The Map will not only let you find your favorite local business, but will allow you to watch videos, see social media, get directions, and also visit the business website! App is provided by the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Royal Studio
Easily book and pay for barber and grooming services. View the full service menu, check real-time availability, and manage your appointments with just a few taps. Receive reminders and get directions to your next grooming session.
- View service menu and prices
- Check availability and book appointments
- Secure in-app payments and tipping
- Appointment reminders and notifications
- Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel)
- Get directions to the studio
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Welcome to Royal Studio! With a few taps, you can check availability, book appointments, and pay for services. With our app, you can: -View our full menu of services and prices -View availability and reserve a time that fits your schedule -Quickly and securely pay and tip so you never need cash -Receive notifications and appointment reminders -Manage Appointments: Reschedule, Cancel, Get Directions With our expertise and top-of-the-line services, you’ll walk out feeling confident and looking your best. So what are you waiting for? Download our app today and book your next appointment with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Hamilton at every 3 months against Royal Studio's every 10 months. Royal Studio's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Explore Hamilton against 5.0 for Royal Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Royal Studio has 61 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Explore Hamilton ships an update every 3 months, Royal Studio every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore Hamilton | Royal Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Inc | Royal Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Explore Hamilton
Royal Studio
In-app purchases
Explore Hamilton
No in-app purchases
Royal Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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