Comparison

HARI's Salon vs So.Shell Nails

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

Head to head
About

HARI's Salon

Features
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The Leading London Hair Salon That Cares. HARI’s have been tending to the hair of the capital’s most discerning clients for over four decades, building a network of five thriving salons across London. Masters of modern hair, HARI’s team expert led-artistry with a keen eye for trend. Visit HARI’s for bespoke contemporary styling, from the freshest haircuts to the hair colours of the moment. - Discover HARI’s glossary of services. - Book your next HARI’s appointment. - Receive news, discounts and promotions exclusive to HARI’s app.

About

So.Shell Nails

Book professional nail and brow treatments at multiple London locations. Enjoy premium services with long-lasting results, managed effortlessly through the app. Discover exclusive offers and track your beauty history.

Highlights
  • Book and manage appointments
  • Choose location, service, technician
  • Exclusive offers and updates
  • Track visit and treatment history
  • Premium nail & brow treatments
  • Parallel manicure & pedicure services
Features
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So.Shell is a premium nail & brow brand redefining beauty care in London. Book professional manicures, pedicures and brow treatments across our six locations with ease, precision and long-lasting results – all in one seamless app. So.Shell brings together expert technicians, uncompromising hygiene standards and modern efficiency to deliver beauty treatments that last up to 4 weeks. Our salons are designed for busy Londoners who value quality, time and consistency. With the So.Shell app, you can manage your beauty routine effortlessly – from quick bookings to exclusive offers – whether you visit us at Westfield White City, Covent Garden, Wimbledon or any of our other London locations. Why clients love So.Shell: - Premium nail & brow treatments with long-lasting results - Parallel manicure & pedicure services to save time - Professional-grade sterilisation and hygiene standards - Highly trained technicians and consistent service quality - Multiple London locations for maximum convenience With the app you can: - Book and manage appointments in seconds - Choose your preferred location, service and technician - Receive exclusive offers and updates - Track your visits and treatment history Discover a smarter, more elegant way to care for your nails and brows — with So.Shell.

Screenshots

HARI's Salon4 screens
So.Shell Nails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: So.Shell Nails at every 4 weeks against HARI's Salon's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HARI's Salon ships an update every 12 months, So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HARI's Salon versus So.Shell Nails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHARI's SalonSo.Shell Nails
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHARI’s HairdressersLDN Nails Ltd (So.Shell London)

In-app purchases

None

HARI's Salon

No in-app purchases

None

So.Shell Nails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HARI's Salon free?
HARI's Salon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is So.Shell Nails free?
So.Shell Nails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HARI's Salon or So.Shell Nails have ads?
Both HARI's Salon and So.Shell Nails show ads.
Which is updated more often, HARI's Salon or So.Shell Nails?
HARI's Salon ships an update every 12 months, and So.Shell Nails every 4 weeks. Most recently, HARI's Salon was updated on September 14, 2026 and So.Shell Nails on June 5, 2026.

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