Comparison

JAPAN SELECT vs Justin’s Barber Studio

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

Head to head
About

JAPAN SELECT

Features
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JAPAN SELECT® is an English-Japanese app for Japan’s foreign residents, foreign visitors and internationally minded Japanese. The first edition of the monthly magazine “J SELECT” (Japan Select) was published in 1974 by Business World Corporation; the leader in English-language publications in Japan since 1971. BWC publications have been adopted as the official English-language medium during visits to Japan by world leaders such as HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Charles of England, U.S. presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, and the heads of government of the G7 and G8 member nations. JAPAN SELECT features articles on dining, culture, travel, business, society, beauty and fashion, and events, as well as interviews and more. Each point of our J Select star logo corresponds to the five major continents of the world. Our purpose in publishing this magazine is to showcase the best information from Japan to the world. For support, please contact us at https://japanrestaurant.net/ja/contactus/.

About

Justin’s Barber Studio

Book barber services, view menus, and manage appointments. Securely pay and receive reminders for your bookings. Easily reschedule or cancel appointments and get directions.

Highlights
  • View service menu and prices
  • Check availability and book appointments
  • Secure in-app payments and tipping
  • Receive appointment reminders
  • Manage (reschedule, cancel) appointments
  • Get directions to the studio
Features
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Welcome to Justin’s Barber Studio! 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 Schedule your next appointment today!

Screenshots

JAPAN SELECT4 screens
Justin’s Barber Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Justin’s Barber Studio at every 4 months against JAPAN SELECT's every 14 months. 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

JAPAN SELECT ships an update every 14 months, Justin’s Barber Studio every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
JAPAN SELECT versus Justin’s Barber Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAPAN SELECTJustin’s Barber Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (29 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUSINESS WORLD CORPORATIONJustin's Barber Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

JAPAN SELECT

No in-app purchases

None

Justin’s Barber Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAPAN SELECT free?
JAPAN SELECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Justin’s Barber Studio free?
Justin’s Barber Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JAPAN SELECT or Justin’s Barber Studio have ads?
Neither JAPAN SELECT nor Justin’s Barber Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAPAN SELECT or Justin’s Barber Studio?
JAPAN SELECT ships an update every 14 months, and Justin’s Barber Studio every 4 months. Most recently, JAPAN SELECT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Justin’s Barber Studio on November 3, 2026.

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