# Drybar vs babe.

The clearest difference is rating: babe. at 5.0 against Drybar's 2.5. Drybar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. babe. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Drybar asks for nothing beyond the download.

babe. 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drybar ships an update monthly, babe. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | babe. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [babe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840400212) |

## 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


### babe.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774)

This platform connects women with trusted, on-demand services for fertility support, pregnancy care, childcare, and senior caregiving. It aims to prioritize women's well-being and empowerment through accessible support.

**Highlights:** Fertility support (egg freezing, IVF), Pregnancy & postpartum self-care, Childcare sourcing, Senior caregiving, On-demand services, Women's empowerment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Months Free** Offer | $22.99 | per month |
| Standard** | $22.99 | per month |
| Babe Monthly Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Waived Background Check Fee* Offer | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is babe. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or babe.?

babe. is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while babe. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drybar or babe. have ads?

Neither Drybar nor babe. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or babe.?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and babe. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 23, 2026 and babe. 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.*