# Drybar vs Mahjboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahjboard at 100% against Drybar's 7%. Mahjboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Drybar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Drybar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mahjboard 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 3, 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 100% of Mahjboard's.

Drybar ships an update monthly, Mahjboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drybar | Mahjboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drybar/id464998465/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjboard/id6777843959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drybar](https://appshunter.io/developer/464998468) | [Maybe Tomorrow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771946045) |

## 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


### Mahjboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjboard/id6777843959)

Streamline your mahjong league management with automated table seating, session pacing, and scorekeeping. This app handles the administrative tasks, allowing organizers to focus on running the league without complex spreadsheets. Players can easily access live standings and scores without needing to install anything.

**Highlights:** Automated table seating, Session timer with Apple Watch integration, Player score submission, Live league standings, Customizable league branding, Support for multiple mahjong styles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mahjboard (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Mahjboard Pro (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Mahjboard Studio (Monthly) | $59.99 | per month |
| Mahjboard (Annual) | $199.00 | per year |
| Mahjboard Pro (Annual) | $399.00 | per year |
| Mahjboard Studio (Annual) | $599.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drybar free?

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

### Is Mahjboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drybar or Mahjboard?

Mahjboard is rated higher. Drybar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Mahjboard averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Drybar or Mahjboard have ads?

Neither Drybar nor Mahjboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drybar or Mahjboard?

Drybar ships an update monthly, and Mahjboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drybar was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mahjboard on October 22, 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.*