Comparison

MadApps vs Craft Barber Shop

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

Head to head

for your youth group

About

MadApps

Features

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The ultimate App for youth work. Stay connected to those that matter most and find easy access to the events and resources that will help you grow! After installing you can select your youth group to download the app menu and pages pages for your group, including links to useful resources, and your youth group's event programme.

About

Craft Barber Shop

Features

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Thank you for choosing Craft Barber Shop! Our new booking app makes it simple for you to create an account, book appointments online, and manage your bookings with ease - all from the palm of your hand. Download our app today for a smarter, more convenient way to schedule your appointments!

Screenshots

MadApps3 screens

Craft Barber Shop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MadApps at every 3 months against Craft Barber Shop's every 17 months. MadApps also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

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

MadApps ships an update every 3 months, Craft Barber Shop every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MadApps versus Craft Barber Shop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MadApps	Craft Barber Shop
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 17 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	10 MB	2 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Stephen Bridgett	Roger Mulholland

In-app purchases

None

MadApps

No in-app purchases

None

Craft Barber Shop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MadApps free?

MadApps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Craft Barber Shop free?

Craft Barber Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MadApps or Craft Barber Shop have ads?

Neither MadApps nor Craft Barber Shop shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MadApps or Craft Barber Shop?

MadApps ships an update every 3 months, and Craft Barber Shop every 17 months. Most recently, MadApps was updated on October 27, 2026 and Craft Barber Shop on October 11, 2026.