# Drybar vs Lemon Drop Salon

The clearest difference is rating: Lemon Drop Salon at 5.0 against Drybar's 2.5. Lemon Drop Salon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Drybar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 49 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lemon Drop Salon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drybar has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drybar ships an update monthly, Lemon Drop Salon every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Lemon Drop Salon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemon-drop-salon/id1575782968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 47 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Lemon Drop Salon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575782970) |

## What reviewers say

### Drybar

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

Book and manage blowout appointments at a salon. Discover exclusive promotions and style inspiration. Join membership programs for added benefits and maintain your perfect look.

**Highlights:** Book blowout appointments, Edit or cancel appointments, Rebook favorite services, Find salon locations, Join and manage memberships, Access app-exclusive promotions, 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


### Lemon Drop Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemon-drop-salon/id1575782968)

Book and manage appointments at a specific salon with a user-friendly app. Streamline your salon visit experience from booking to confirmation.

**Highlights:** Seamless appointment booking, Manage salon appointments, User-friendly interface, Salon visit management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Lemon Drop Salon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or Lemon Drop Salon?

Lemon Drop Salon is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Lemon Drop Salon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drybar or Lemon Drop Salon have ads?

Lemon Drop Salon shows ads; Drybar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or Lemon Drop Salon?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Lemon Drop Salon every 49 months. Most recently, Drybar was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lemon Drop Salon 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.*