Hand and Stone vs Paratag
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.
Paratag
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The Paratag app connects to Paratag receivers to listen to Paratags mid-flight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Paratag at every 6 days against Hand and Stone's every 5 weeks. Hand and Stone's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hand and Stone ships an update every 5 weeks, Paratag every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hand and Stone | Paratag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (385 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 385 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hand and Stone Franchise Corp. | Paratag LLC |
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
Paratag
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hand and Stone
No in-app purchases
Paratag
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hand and Stone free?
Is Paratag free?
Do Hand and Stone or Paratag have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hand and Stone or Paratag?
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