# Drybar vs Salon 1800

The clearest difference is rating: Salon 1800 at 5.0 against Drybar's 2.5. Salon 1800 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.4). Drybar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Salon 1800 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drybar has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drybar ships an update monthly, Salon 1800 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Salon 1800 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salon-1800/id1490804801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Salon 1800](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490804800) |

## 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


### Salon 1800

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salon-1800/id1490804801)

Easily book appointments, view salon services, and stay updated on specials. Get directions, hours, and contact information all in one place.

**Highlights:** Make appointments, Check appointment status, View specials, Access salon menu, Get directions and hours, View gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Salon 1800 free?

Salon 1800 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or Salon 1800?

Salon 1800 is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Salon 1800 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Drybar or Salon 1800 have ads?

Neither Drybar nor Salon 1800 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or Salon 1800?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Salon 1800 every 4 months. Most recently, Drybar was updated on November 1, 2026 and Salon 1800 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*