# ManicurList vs LacquerStash

The clearest difference is rating: ManicurList at 5.0 against LacquerStash's 4.6. LacquerStash's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ManicurList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LacquerStash sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ManicurList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LacquerStash has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ManicurList ships an update every 3 weeks, LacquerStash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManicurList | LacquerStash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manicurlist/id6740898493/reviews)** | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lacquerstash/id6755608663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAK United LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780746332) | [Rohan Taneja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546530150) |

## What reviewers say

### ManicurList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manicurlist/id6740898493)

This app serves as a personal manicure photo gallery and inspiration hub. It allows users to track manicure details, organize photos by various categories, and discover/book nail salons. Salons can use it as a marketing tool for online scheduling and showcasing their work.

**Highlights:** Personal manicure photo gallery, Inspiration board for nail art, Track manicure details (color, brand, cost), Categorize photos by event or outfit, Online salon scheduling, Salon profile and gallery showcase, Color wall for polish selection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Salon Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |


### LacquerStash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lacquerstash/id6755608663)

Organize your nail polish collection with this comprehensive app. Track your manicures, create custom lists, and discover community inspiration. Manage your stash, from untried polishes to logged usage, all in one place.

**Highlights:** Build and track nail polish stash, Log manicures and usage, Create custom lists, Random polish picker, Discover community manicures, Super-fast search with filters, Add private notes and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LacquerStash Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| LacquerStash Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| LacquerStash Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| LacquerStash Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| LacquerStash Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| LacquerStash Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| LacquerStash Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| LacquerStash Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| LacquerStash Pro (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManicurList free?

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

### Is LacquerStash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ManicurList or LacquerStash?

ManicurList is rated higher. ManicurList averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LacquerStash averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do ManicurList or LacquerStash have ads?

Neither ManicurList nor LacquerStash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ManicurList or LacquerStash?

ManicurList ships an update every 3 weeks, and LacquerStash every 2 weeks. Most recently, ManicurList was updated on October 14, 2026 and LacquerStash on October 16, 2026.

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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.*