Kera Professional vs Raptive Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kera Professional
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Kera - The Community for Hair Pros Kera is the social home for hairstylists, barbers, colorists, and salon owners. Pinterest meets LinkedIn and Reddit, built for the people who do hair. Share your craft - Post portfolio looks - Write community posts to ask, share and exchange with other stylists. - Toggle the feed between Inspiration (visual) and Community (discussion). Connect with the industry - Follow pros, earn Keratin and discover new stylists. - Like, comment, reply, and message in real time. Find Openings - Browse jobs, apprenticeships, chairs, and suites in a dedicated feed. - Salon owners can post openings, manage applicants, and grow their team. Showcase your salon - Photos, location, capacity, stylist roster, and active openings - all on one page. Built for daily use - Share posts, openings, and profiles via universal links with rich previews. - English, French, and Spanish. - Report and block tools to keep things professional. Whether you're behind the chair, between salons, or running the floor - Kera is where hair pros gather.
Raptive Community
Connect with creators and communities you love in one place. Discover positive spaces, stay updated with your favorite creators, and engage in conversations with like-minded individuals. Find your belonging and explore shared passions.
- Follow favorite creators
- Explore inspiring communities
- Connect with like-minded people
- Find positive spaces
- Receive timely updates
- Engage in conversations
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All your favorite communities in one app. The Raptive Community app is the easiest way to stay connected to the creators and conversations you love. Follow your favorite creators, explore inspiring communities, and connect with others who share your passions. - Find positive spaces that match your interests - Stay in the know with timely updates from your favorite creators - See what everyone’s talking about today - Keep the conversation going with people who share your passions Discover. Engage. Belong. Brought to you by Raptive, the team behind thousands of creator-led websites and communities. Download the app to start connecting today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kera Professional at none against Raptive Community's shown. Kera Professional also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kera Professional | Raptive Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kera Professional, Inc. | CMI Marketing, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Kera Professional
No in-app purchases
Raptive Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
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