Drybar vs Primp and Blow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drybar
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.
- Book blowout appointments
- Manage appointments
- Exclusive app promotions
- Barfly Membership management
- Find salon locations
- Style inspiration
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At Drybar® shops, our philosophy is simple. Focus on one thing and be the best at it. For us, that’s blowouts. With that purpose in mind, we are focused on giving each and every client the premier blowout experience while providing professional quality products and tools to better help clients achieve and maintain the perfect blowout at home. Easily book a blowout appointment for you and all your friends. View, edit, or cancel your upcoming appointments on your personal home screen and seamlessly rebook your favorite service & location with just a few taps. You can find a Drybar location while on the go and become a Barfly with our Signature or Premium Memberships to ensure your hair is perfect on your most important dates throughout the month. 4 Reasons you'll love our new Mobile Booking App. 1. Get access to promotions and offers sent only to App users. 2. Book all your blowout appointments easily & frequently. 3. Join & manage your monthly Barfly Membership. 4. Find style inspiration for your next appointment.
Primp and Blow
Easily book and manage your hair appointments at any location. Discover nearby salons, view your appointment history, and access exclusive offers and reminders. Get ready for a pampering experience with expert stylists.
- Effortless appointment booking
- Manage appointments (view/cancel)
- Find nearest salon locations
- Access exclusive offers and promotions
- Receive appointment reminders
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Get “Confidence to Go” with the all-new Primp and Blow app! Our refreshed app design offers a faster, easier way to book and manage appointments at any Primp and Blow location. Whether you need a quick touch-up or a full blowout, our expert stylists are ready to give you the signature Primp and Blow experience. Key Features: * Effortless Booking: Schedule appointments in seconds with our intuitive booking system. * Manage Appointments: Easily view or cancel your appointments, and see your past appointment history. * Location Finder: Find the nearest Primp and Blow salon, even when you're traveling. * Exclusive Offers: Unlock future perks and special promotions available only through the app. * Notifications: Receive reminders for your appointments and updates on exclusive offers (via email or SMS). Spend 30 minutes with one of our expert stylists, enjoy a refreshing beverage, and take a little personal time to pamper yourself. Download the Primp and Blow app now and take your confidence to another level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Primp and Blow at 75% against Drybar's 7%. Primp and Blow also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 34). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Primp and Blow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Primp and Blow has 1.1K ratings behind it against 34, 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 75% of Primp and Blow's.
Drybar ships an update monthly, Primp and Blow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drybar | Primp and Blow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (34 ratings) | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drybar | Primp and Blow |
Customer experience
Drybar
Primp and Blow
User reviews
Drybar
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to book appointments
- 💡 Ability to rebook with same stylist
- 🎯 Single platform for all booking needs
- ✨ Modern and sleek interface design
- 🔄 Remembers previous appointments
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Primp and Blow
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fast and easy appointment booking
- 👍 Ability to select stylist based on bio and expertise
- 👍 Convenient calendar integration and reminders
- 👍 Friendly and talented stylists
- 👍 Luxurious salon experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Calendar integration issues
- 🐛 Inability to select preferred stylist
- 🐛 Difficulty re-scheduling or cancelling appointments
- 🐛 Lack of contact information for app support
- 🐛 Inconsistent app functionality across updates
Bugs and requests
Drybar
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Font rendering too large making content unreadable
- Location search returns incorrect/distant locations
- App crashes when entering zip code search
- Payment processing fails with server errors
- Appointment confirmation not syncing to salon systems
- Membership credits showing as zero when they exist
- Add-on requests not appearing at salon
- Appointments not displaying in user schedule
- App freezes on confirmation screen
- Unable to add payment methods despite limit errors
- Location detection fails on cellular networks
- Password validation inconsistent between app and website
- Account profile phone number validation errors
- Customer not found errors for existing accounts
- Automatic next screen progression inconsistent
Requested features
17 requests- 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
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- Ability to select specific stylists
- Display location phone numbers in app
- Cancel and modify appointments within app
- Show membership credits and benefits clearly
- Integration with calendar apps
- Keyboard shortcut support for login fields
- Better error messaging and explanations
- View appointment history with stylist names
- Search by date range across nearby locations
- Saved favorite add-ons and services
- Automatic location detection accuracy improvement
- Show availability before answering all questions
Primp and Blow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Calendar events not syncing correctly
- Login/password issues after app updates
- Inability to save preferred location
- Appointment booking errors
Requested features
5 requests- Allow selection of preferred stylist when booking
- Improve calendar integration and event management
- Provide direct contact information for app support
- Add option to save preferred location
- Integrate additional services (e.g., head massage, hot tools)
In-app purchases
Drybar
No in-app purchases
Primp and Blow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Drybar free?
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