Podium5 vs Deluxe Salon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Podium5
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Mission-critical solutions for the global maritime community from Pole Star Global. Our objective is to organise the maritime world’s data and harness its true potential, for the benefit of our valued clients. Through our use of technology, we are dedicated to making maritime operations continually more effective, safer, and ever more efficient, with every day that passes. This application services the mobile fleet tracking and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) management requirements of both OTiS and Podium5 platform subscribers.
Deluxe Salon
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The Deluxe Salon App is a comprehensive management platform designed to help salon owners efficiently manage their business, team, and daily operations. With advanced tools for appointment management, salon owners can easily handle bookings, approve requests, and keep their schedules organized. The app allows salons to create barber profiles, assign barber categories, and manage services to ensure smooth operations. Salon owners can also track financial performance through payout tracking, earning reports, and detailed analytics that provide valuable insights into business growth. Key Features Manage salon appointments and requests Add and manage barber profiles Create customizable barber categories Track payouts and earnings View performance analytics and reports Monitor business activity in real-time The Deluxe Salon App gives salon owners the tools they need to run their business efficiently, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional service to customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Podium5 at every 3 months against Deluxe Salon's every 6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Podium5 ships an update every 3 months, Deluxe Salon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Podium5 | Deluxe Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StratumFive | WAQAS HASAN |
In-app purchases
Podium5
No in-app purchases
Deluxe Salon
No in-app purchases








