Comparison

Hair Cuttery vs Bubbles Salons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hair Cuttery

Easily book hair appointments, discover deals, and find salons near you. Get reminders for upcoming visits and save your favorite stylists and services. Stay updated on the latest fashion trends with curated styles.

Highlights
  • Browse and book appointments
  • View special deals and promotions
  • Interactive salon map
  • Get directions and call salons
  • Personalized appointment reminders
  • Save favorite stylists and services
  • Discover fashion trends
Features
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Your exceptional hair experience and a confidence boost • Browse & book appointments, check out special deals & promotions. • Interactive salon map shows how close you are to looking your best. • Find directions and call salons quickly and easily, without leaving the app. • Never miss an appointment thanks to personalized email and/or text reminders. • Convenience of saving your favorite Stylists, services, and locations after your first visit. • The app makes sure you're ready for all upcoming appointments! • Get connected to the latest fashion trends with our innovative technology. • Enjoy style curated by people who care.

About

Bubbles Salons

Discover personalized hair recommendations, book appointments faster with saved history, and stay updated on deals. Locate nearby salons easily and enjoy exclusive savings.

Highlights
  • Personalized hair recommendations
  • Faster appointment booking
  • Saved booking history
  • Push notifications and reminders
  • Access to discounts and deals
  • Interactive salon map
Features
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Elevate your hair experience and embrace confidence like never before. Personalized Hair Recommendations: Discover perfect styles, treatments, and products tailored to your style and preferences. Faster Appointment Booking with Saved History: Book appointments faster and hassle-free. We keep your booking history, making it easy to rebook your favorite services. Stay Updated with Push Notifications and Reminders: Stay informed with push notifications and reminders about upcoming appointments, deals, and services. Faster Access to Discounts and Deals: Enjoy and redeem unbeatable savings on services and products with just a tap. Interactive Salon Map: Locate your nearest Bubbles Salon effortlessly. Discover convenience at your fingertips and visit your preferred location.

Screenshots

Hair Cuttery4 screens
Bubbles Salons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hair Cuttery at none against Bubbles Salons's shown. Hair Cuttery also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 182) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hair Cuttery against 4.8 for Bubbles Salons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hair Cuttery has 29K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Hair Cuttery's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bubbles Salons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hair Cuttery versus Bubbles Salons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHair CutteryBubbles Salons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings) — better4.8 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better182
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHC Salon Holdings, Inc.HC Salon Holdings, Inc.

Customer experience

Hair Cuttery

All ratings28,836 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.6%

Bubbles Salons

All ratings150 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Hair Cuttery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to update password
  • Accounts getting locked out
  • Booking functionality not working after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to view available stylists by time slot
  • Ability to manage multiple family member profiles
  • Improved navigation and UI

Bubbles Salons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hair Cuttery

No in-app purchases

None

Bubbles Salons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hair Cuttery free?
Hair Cuttery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles Salons free?
Bubbles Salons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hair Cuttery or Bubbles Salons?
Hair Cuttery is rated higher. Hair Cuttery averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Bubbles Salons averages 4.8 from 182 ratings.
Do Hair Cuttery or Bubbles Salons have ads?
Bubbles Salons shows ads; Hair Cuttery does not.
Which is updated more often, Hair Cuttery or Bubbles Salons?
Hair Cuttery ships an update monthly, and Bubbles Salons monthly. Most recently, Hair Cuttery was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bubbles Salons on November 7, 2026.

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