# Drybar vs SEV SKIN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SEV SKIN at 50% against Drybar's 7%. SEV SKIN also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5). Drybar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 6). 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.

SEV SKIN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drybar has 33 ratings behind it against 6, 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 50% of SEV SKIN's.

Drybar ships an update monthly, SEV SKIN every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | SEV SKIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sev-skin/id6742137837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Petrosian esthetic enterprises llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527587508) |

## 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


### SEV SKIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sev-skin/id6742137837)

Easily book beauty treatments like laser hair removal and facials. Track your progress, manage appointments, and earn rewards through a loyalty program. Purchase treatment plans and refer friends for exclusive benefits.

**Highlights:** Book laser hair removal and facials, Browse locations, prices, and availability, Purchase treatment plans and packages, Track treatment progress, Manage appointments and calendar views, Earn and redeem loyalty points, Refer friends for rewards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is SEV SKIN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or SEV SKIN?

SEV SKIN is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while SEV SKIN averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Drybar or SEV SKIN have ads?

Neither Drybar nor SEV SKIN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or SEV SKIN?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and SEV SKIN every 6 months. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 6, 2026 and SEV SKIN on October 16, 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.*