# Drybar vs Nooma

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nooma at 100% against Drybar's 7%. Nooma also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (925 vs 33). Drybar's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Nooma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nooma has 925 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Drybar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nooma's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Nooma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooma/id1631562349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **925** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 47 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Noomalife Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523090765) |

## 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


### Nooma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nooma/id1631562349)

This app allows users to schedule fitness classes that combine sweat-inducing workouts with breathwork and mindfulness practices. It aims to foster mental and physical resilience through a unique approach to fitness and a supportive community. Users can view schedules, book classes, and access promotions.

**Highlights:** Schedule fitness classes, View class schedules, Reserve classes, View promotions and packages, Access contact information, Connect to social pages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Nooma free?

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

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

Nooma is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Nooma averages 5.0 from 925 ratings.

### Do Drybar or Nooma have ads?

Neither Drybar nor Nooma shows ads.

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

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Nooma monthly. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nooma on October 14, 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.*