Comparison

Hand and Stone vs Adore

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Adore

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Adore Your space to thrive and bloom. Adore is a modern lifestyle app designed to help women feel inspired, informed, and supported every day. Discover thoughtful articles, wellness tips, beauty insights, self-care routines, relationship advice, and everyday motivation curated for your journey. Whether you are exploring skincare, personal growth, mental wellness, productivity, friendships, or lifestyle inspiration, Adore brings everything together in one beautiful and calming experience. What you can do in Adore • Discover personalized content and recommendations • Explore beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and self care content • Save your favorite reads for later • Enjoy a clean, distraction free reading experience • Find daily inspiration designed for modern women • Stay connected to topics that matter to you Designed for your journey Adore is built to feel welcoming, calming, and personal. From the visuals to the reading experience, every detail is designed to create a space where you can learn, grow, relax, and feel inspired. Download Adore and start your journey today.

Screenshots

Hand and Stone4 screens
Adore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hand and Stone at 13.0 against Adore's 18.5. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hand and Stone versus Adore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHand and StoneAdore
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (386 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings386 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHand and Stone Franchise Corp.Super Labs

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

Adore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hand and Stone

No in-app purchases

None

Adore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hand and Stone free?
Hand and Stone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adore free?
Adore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hand and Stone or Adore have ads?
Neither Hand and Stone nor Adore shows ads.

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