# Drybar vs MysticTan

The clearest difference is rating: MysticTan at 3.5 against Drybar's 2.5. Drybar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

MysticTan holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drybar has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | MysticTan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystictan/id1611606887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Sunless, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611606889) |

## 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


### MysticTan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystictan/id1611606887)

Preview your look with a sunless spray tan before your salon visit. Prepare for your session and interact with compatible tanning booths. Access helpful tutorials and tips for a confident tanning experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual tan preview, Booth interaction, Session preparation, Tutorials, Tanning tips, Favorite session saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is MysticTan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or MysticTan?

MysticTan is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MysticTan averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drybar or MysticTan have ads?

MysticTan shows ads; Drybar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or MysticTan?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and MysticTan monthly. Most recently, Drybar was updated on September 17, 2026 and MysticTan on June 10, 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.*