# Barber Chop vs Idle 9 Months

The clearest difference is rating: Idle 9 Months at 4.8 against Barber Chop's 4.2. Idle 9 Months also leads on ratings volume (207K vs 8.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Barber Chop's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barber Chop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Idle 9 Months sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle 9 Months holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle 9 Months has 207K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Barber Chop's written reviews are positive against 57% of Idle 9 Months's.

Barber Chop ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle 9 Months every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barber Chop | Idle 9 Months |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965/reviews) | **[4.8 (207K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-9-months/id1497263321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K | **207K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#99** |
| Size | 317 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lajeune and Associates, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625978968) | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) |

## What reviewers say

### Barber Chop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual hair salon and barber shop experience with a diverse cast of characters representing various ethnicities, genders, and abilities. Aspiring stylists can practice cutting, designing, and styling hair using realistic tools and share their creations.

**Highlights:** Diverse character selection, Realistic hair cutting tools, Hair design and styling, Share creations on social media, Undo and zoom functionality, Save designs to photo album

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become OG Member | $5.99 | per month |
| Coin pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 150 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Selfie Tool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallpaper | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coloring Tool | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic hair cutting experience
- 💡 Ability to get creative with haircuts
- 👍 Good for learning hair cutting skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic hair physics and cutting mechanics
- 🔍 Limited character and tool selection
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for many users
- Cutting tools don't work as expected
- Saved haircuts not persisting between sessions
- Frequent freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more hair styling tools like combs and brushes
- Implement a more realistic hair cutting system
- Expand character selection and customization options
- Reduce ads and make more features freely available


### Idle 9 Months

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-9-months/id1497263321)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience the journey of life from conception to early childhood. This app simulates pregnancy stages, baby growth, and offers interactive gameplay for raising a child. Learn about development while playing and making parenting choices.

**Highlights:** Simulates 9 months of pregnancy, Tracks baby's growth stages, Interactive baby care after birth, Educational and scientifically accurate, Choice of raising a boy or girl, Customizable baby name and accessories

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gems Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10x Tap on Cells! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Nutrition | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very addictive
- 💡 Realistic and educational
- 👍 Interesting and intriguing
- 👍 Teaches a lot about pregnancy

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes too long to grow the baby
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- 🔍 Unrealistic baby depiction
- 💰 Expensive for unlimited growth
- 🤷‍♀️ Racial bias in skin tone options

**Reported bugs**

- Nutrition bar not refilling properly
- Cells and progress lost when game crashes
- Incorrect or repeating trivia facts

**Requested features**

- Allow selection of baby's gender, skin tone, and hair
- Add more baby growth stages and physical changes
- Implement faster baby growth rate
- Add mini-games or tasks for the mother
- Allow progress beyond 2 years of age


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barber Chop free?

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

### Is Idle 9 Months free?

Idle 9 Months is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barber Chop or Idle 9 Months?

Idle 9 Months is rated higher. Barber Chop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Idle 9 Months averages 4.8 from 207K ratings.

### Do Barber Chop or Idle 9 Months have ads?

Both Barber Chop and Idle 9 Months show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barber Chop or Idle 9 Months?

Barber Chop ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle 9 Months every 2 months. Most recently, Barber Chop was updated on October 20, 2026 and Idle 9 Months on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Barber Chop or Idle 9 Months?

Barber Chop currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Idle 9 Months at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*