Hand and Stone vs Laser Loft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hand and Stone
Easily book and customize spa appointments at over 500 locations. Manage your membership, purchase gift cards, and enjoy quick rebooking for your favorite services. Members can also utilize self check-in for a seamless experience.
- Find spa locations
- Book and customize appointments
- Purchase gift cards
- View membership credits
- Quick rebooking
- Self check-in for members
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With the Hand & Stone Mobile App, relaxation and comfort are at your fingertips. You can book an appointment at any of our 500+ locations, and customize your spa experience with our selection of available services and upgrades. You can also purchase a gift card for friends and relatives, or view your available membership credits and loyalty points. The app also features a Quick Booking option for faster booking of repeat services, and a self check-in feature for members. FEATURES 1. Find a location near you, or search from our list of 500+ spa locations throughout the US. 2. Book an appointment, and customize your spa experience with our full selection of massage and facial services. 3. View upcoming and past appointments. 4. Purchase gift cards for friends and relatives. 5. Quickly rebook repeat services from your past appointment history. 6. Create and manage your account, or login using your existing Hand and Stone account login credentials. 7. View membership information, including available service credits and loyalty points.
Laser Loft
Easily book appointments for services directly from your smartphone. The app learns your preferences to suggest optimal times and services, streamlining the booking process. Purchase services conveniently through your mobile device.
- Direct smartphone booking
- Personalized service recommendations
- Appointment time suggestions
- In-app service purchasing
- Easy booking process
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Book directly from your smart phone. Our app recommends services and appointment times based on your prior visits, which makes your booking easier than ever before and allowing you to purchase directly from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Laser Loft at 5.0 against Hand and Stone's 3.3. Hand and Stone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (385 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Laser Loft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand and Stone has 385 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Hand and Stone | Laser Loft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (385 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 385 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. | THE LASER LOFT, LLC |
Customer experience
Hand and Stone
Laser Loft
Bugs and requests
Hand and Stone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and password reset issues
- Appointment booking errors
- Inconsistent app functionality across locations
- Outdated app version issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to book different massage types through the app
- Option to select preferred massage therapist
- Display of membership details and package information in the app
- Improved app navigation and user experience
Laser Loft
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hand and Stone
No in-app purchases
Laser Loft
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hand and Stone free?
Is Laser Loft free?
Which has better reviews, Hand and Stone or Laser Loft?
Do Hand and Stone or Laser Loft have ads?
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