# Drybar vs Night Break

The clearest difference is rating: Night Break at 5.0 against Drybar's 2.5. Night Break also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). Drybar's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Night Break holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

Drybar ships an update monthly, Night Break daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Night Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-break/id6554007626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [George Harris Powell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758166147) |

## 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


### Night Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-break/id6554007626)

This community mindfulness app offers a peaceful alternative to endless social media scrolling. It provides tools for prayer and reflection, inspired by a specific camp community, with future features to be added based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Candle Stand feature, Prayer tool, Mindfulness exercises, Social reflection, Community-focused

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Night Break free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or Night Break?

Night Break is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Night Break averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drybar or Night Break have ads?

Neither Drybar nor Night Break shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or Night Break?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Night Break daily. Most recently, Drybar was updated on September 17, 2026 and Night Break 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.*