Comparison

GlamObsessions vs BraidsTribeApp

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

Head to head
About

GlamObsessions

Features
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Welcome to GlamObsessions Our app lets you: - book and pay for a haircut or shave in a few taps. - Check availability and reserve a time slot that fits your schedule. - Use your card on file to quickly and securely pay for your service and tip so you never need cash on hand. Make your next appointment with GlamObsessions today!

About

BraidsTribeApp

Discover DIY hairstyles and beauty tips with step-by-step tutorials and premium classes. Connect with community members for beauty services and shop for braid products. Get personalized style recommendations and instant AI assistance.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step braiding tutorials
  • Virtual braiding workshops
  • Community beauty services
  • Braid product marketplace
  • AI braid assistant
  • Personalized style quizzes
  • Social feed for inspiration
Features
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**BraidsTribe – Version 2.0** We’re excited to introduce BraidsTribe, your go-to app for DIY hairstyles and beauty! Now featuring our **monthly virtual braiding workshop**, where you can learn, practice, and connect in real time — plus our new **Community Care** feature, designed to help you give and receive beauty services within your community. **Key Features:** * Learn how to braid with step-by-step free tutorials and premium paid classes * Shop must-have braid products in the marketplace * BraidsTribe Academy & Hair Quiz * Save your favorite styles and tutorials for later * Discover talented hairstylists near you * Chat with our AI braid assistant for instant help and recommendations * Explore the social feed to connect, share, and get inspired * Take the Braids Quiz to find styles made for you

Screenshots

GlamObsessions4 screens
BraidsTribeApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlamObsessions at none against BraidsTribeApp's 3. BraidsTribeApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BraidsTribeApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GlamObsessions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlamObsessions ships an update every 4 months, BraidsTribeApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GlamObsessions versus BraidsTribeApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlamObsessionsBraidsTribeApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB238 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGlam Obssesions LLCTRIBES OF KIN LLC

In-app purchases

None

GlamObsessions

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BraidsTribeApp

One-time3
  • Beginner Level$3.99
  • Intermediate Level$7.99
  • Advanced Level$9.99

Questions

Is GlamObsessions free?
GlamObsessions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BraidsTribeApp free?
BraidsTribeApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlamObsessions or BraidsTribeApp have ads?
Neither GlamObsessions nor BraidsTribeApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlamObsessions or BraidsTribeApp?
GlamObsessions ships an update every 4 months, and BraidsTribeApp fortnightly. Most recently, GlamObsessions was updated on October 2, 2026 and BraidsTribeApp on October 2, 2026.

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