Townhouse vs Hora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Townhouse
Book and manage nail salon appointments with the UK's leading nail salon brand. Explore a lookbook and color library to find your next manicure. Experience high-quality, reliable treatments with expert nail art.
- Book nail treatments
- Manage appointments
- View lookbook
- Browse color library
- Expert nail art
- Industry-leading hygiene
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Townhouse is the UK’s leading nail salon brand. Book treatments, manage your bookings, and view our lookbook or colour library — anywhere, anytime. Elevating and redefining the nail salon experience with high quality, reliable treatments in beautiful surroundings, Townhouse's specialty is nail art — beautiful looks that are elegant enough to be worn to a meeting, and stylish enough to be worn out to dinner. The Townhouse team are experts in their field, delivering flawless services all while adhering to industry-leading hygiene standards.
Hora
This app facilitates the exchange of skills and talents within a global community, allowing users to earn virtual currency for their contributions. It emphasizes building trust and fostering genuine human connections without the use of money.
- Skill exchange platform
- Earn virtual currency (HORA units)
- Build community trust
- Local and global connections
- Profile highlighting unique skills
- Search and connect for services
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HORA, the app that turns your skills into your greatest asset. In a world where genuine human connections matter more than ever, HORA empowers you to exchange talents, earn HORA units, and build real trust within a vibrant community. Whether you’re seeking help or offering expertise, HORA bridges the gap both locally and globally, without money. Set up your profile, find what you need, and start exchanging. Every interaction strengthens community bonds, promotes sustainable living, and fosters true human connections. How It Works: Set Up Your Profile: Highlight your unique skills, from music to mentoring. Search, Connect, and Exchange: Find the skills you need, connect with members locally or globally, and start helping each other. Earn HORA Units: Share your talents and earn units, then use them to learn new skills or get help. Choose Local or Global: Engage with nearby neighbours or connect with others around the world. Why HORA? HORA is more than an app, it’s a movement towards a compassionate and connected society. By sharing skills, we build stronger, resilient communities. Join HORA today and be part of a community that values people over profit, fostering connections that go beyond the digital world to make a real, tangible difference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Hora at free against Townhouse's ad-supported. Hora also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Townhouse ships an update every 3 months, Hora every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Townhouse | Hora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Townhouse Partners Limited | HORA DEVELOPMENT LTD |
Customer experience
Townhouse
Hora
In-app purchases
Townhouse
No in-app purchases
Hora
No in-app purchases









