# Drybar vs AND/life

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AND/life at 93% against Drybar's 7%. AND/life also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (160 vs 35). Drybar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AND/life sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Drybar asks for nothing beyond the download.

AND/life holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Drybar's written reviews are positive against 93% of AND/life's.

Drybar ships an update monthly, AND/life every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | AND/life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/andlife/id1322324000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [And Life](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316910312) |

## What reviewers say

### Drybar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465)

Book and manage professional blowout appointments at your favorite salon. Discover exclusive app-only promotions, join membership programs, and find style inspiration for your next visit. Rebook services and locations with ease.

**Highlights:** Book blowout appointments, Manage appointments, Exclusive app promotions, Barfly Membership management, Find salon locations, Style inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to book appointments
- 💡 Ability to rebook with same stylist
- 🎯 Single platform for all booking needs
- ✨ Modern and sleek interface design
- 🔄 Remembers previous appointments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues and forced re-authentication
- 📱 Unreliable location detection
- 🔄 Doesn't save user preferences despite checkboxes
- ⚠️ Excessive font size and UI scaling problems
- 🔐 Frequent password reset requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
- App logs out user every time it's opened
- Password reset emails not being sent
- Server error messages during booking process
- Scrolling issues on date selection screens

**Requested features**

- Face ID or biometric authentication support
- Remember login credentials between sessions
- Show available times across multiple locations simultaneously
- Search appointments by date instead of location
- Save user preferences and settings permanently


### AND/life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/andlife/id1322324000)

This app offers a holistic approach to wellness, combining fitness, nutrition, and mental training. It focuses on building sustainable habits for long-term health, stress reduction, and mood enhancement. Designed for busy individuals, it provides personalized guidance and community support.

**Highlights:** Neurologically-based habit formation, Goal-based exercise and food programs, Customizable daily reminders, Accountability partnering via AND/friends, On-demand custom workouts, Personalized meal plans, Hormone-optimizing technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.49 | per month |
| Lockdown Liftup Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Three Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Lockdown Liftup Three Months | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Three Months Subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $80.99 | per year |
| Lockdown Liftup Yearly | $92.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $116.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💪 Customizable workouts for all fitness levels
- ⏱️ Short workout options for busy schedules
- 🍽️ Variety of healthy recipes included
- 📱 Works anywhere without gym membership

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall not clearly disclosed upfront
- 🔒 Limited free content available
- 🐛 Video playback glitches and freezing
- ⚙️ App crashes after updates
- 📱 UI elements misaligned on screen

**Reported bugs**

- Video glitching and freezing during playback
- Videos not playing at all
- Gaps between video segments
- App requesting initial setup questions after updates
- UI buttons and pages misaligned on screen

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch and fitness tracker integration
- Quick protein and on-the-go snack recipes
- Pre-made batch cooking meal guides
- Work-friendly recovery snacks section
- Macro-balancing nutrition guide


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

Drybar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AND/life free?

AND/life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or AND/life?

AND/life is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while AND/life averages 4.7 from 160 ratings.

### Do Drybar or AND/life have ads?

Neither Drybar nor AND/life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or AND/life?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and AND/life every 2 months. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 29, 2026 and AND/life on October 29, 2026.

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