# Drybar vs Paperless Post

The clearest difference is rating: Paperless Post at 4.8 against Drybar's 2.5. Paperless Post also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 7%) and ratings volume (127K vs 33). Drybar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Drybar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paperless Post holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 127K 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 34% of Paperless Post's.

Drybar ships an update monthly, Paperless Post fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Paperless Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **127K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **34.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 47 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) |

## 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


### Paperless Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and manage events with a digital invitation platform. Choose from a wide range of customizable card or flyer designs, send them via email, text, or link, and track guest responses. Features include guest management, surveys, and on-site check-in.

**Highlights:** Online invitation maker, Customizable templates, RSVP tracking, Guest management, Event details blocks, Guest questions and surveys, On-site event check-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Invites - USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Flyer Design - USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coins for US invites | $12.00 | one-time |
| 100 Coins for US invites | $25.00 | one-time |
| 100 Coins for UK invites | $25.00 | one-time |
| 125 Coins for US invites | $28.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins for US invites | $44.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins for US invites | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US invites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US | $57.00 | one-time |
| 400 Coins for US invites | $60.00 | one-time |
| 450 Coins for US invites | $77.00 | one-time |
| 600 Coins for US invites | $96.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins for US invites | $140.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful designs
- 💡 Eco-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for event planning
- 👍 Great tracking and RSVP features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🔍 Unclear pricing model
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Text editing issues
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Unreliable email delivery
- Difficulty managing guest lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize email messages
- Better guest management tools
- Improved mobile app functionality
- More flexible design options
- Easier contact/address book integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Paperless Post free?

Paperless Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or Paperless Post?

Paperless Post is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Paperless Post averages 4.8 from 127K ratings.

### Do Drybar or Paperless Post have ads?

Neither Drybar nor Paperless Post shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or Paperless Post?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Paperless Post fortnightly. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 6, 2026 and Paperless Post on October 15, 2026.

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