# Drybar vs A.I.BEAUTY

The clearest difference is rating: A.I.BEAUTY at 5.0 against Drybar's 2.5. Drybar's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 1). 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.

A.I.BEAUTY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drybar has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drybar ships an update monthly, A.I.BEAUTY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | A.I.BEAUTY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aibeauty/id6480162050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Allure Infinite Beauty, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443596604) |

## 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


### A.I.BEAUTY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aibeauty/id6480162050)

Easily manage your beauty appointments and check your account balance. Stay informed about exclusive monthly promotions and special offers from the salon.

**Highlights:** Appointment booking, Payment balance check, Promotion notifications, Guest app functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is A.I.BEAUTY free?

A.I.BEAUTY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or A.I.BEAUTY?

A.I.BEAUTY is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while A.I.BEAUTY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drybar or A.I.BEAUTY have ads?

Neither Drybar nor A.I.BEAUTY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or A.I.BEAUTY?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and A.I.BEAUTY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 23, 2026 and A.I.BEAUTY on October 4, 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.*