ManicurList vs FolioNails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ManicurList
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.
- 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
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- User-friendly and secure: ManicurList is your personal manicure photo gallery, inspiration hub, and eventually online nail salon scheduling tool. The highly resourceful ManicurList app uniquely brings the nail client, the nail salon, and online scheduling all to your fingertips. It is easy to use. For the client user, simply create a profile page with your name, location, email, and password and you are ready to build your personal manicure photo library. You can then record details such as: Nail color name or number, Brand, Process (basic, gel, etc.), Salon and manicurist name, Cost including tip. What is even more exciting is that ManicurList allows you to categorize your photos by favorites, outfits, events, and more. Have you ever wanted to remember the manicure you wore with a certain outfit? Or would you like to search for manicures of a specific color group or save an inspiration board of manicures you want to wear to your sister’s wedding? Traveling out of town. The forthcoming Salon Gallery can help you find and book salons at your destination. The ManicurList app allows you to do all this. - Powerful tool for users and salons: By offering salons an online scheduling capability, ManicurList app becomes a powerful marketing tool for nail salons. According to the respected salon research firm Aura, 82 percent of their respondents would prefer to book their next nail appointment online. With ManicurList, salons can register on the app, create a profile, and upload galleries showcasing their best work. You can organize photos by: Nail art process (gel, acrylic, etc.), Manicurist specialties, Popular nail colors. Salons can even upload a “color wall,” allowing clients to select their polish in advance. This reduces appointment delays and streamlines the check-in process. - Game-changing app: The app’s online scheduling feature is a game-changer. Over time, as salons join the app, customers will be able to book their appointments, select their preferred colors, and receive reminders to arrive early helping salons manage time and reduce congestion. The ManicurList app is the creation of entrepreneur, MJ Washburn, who shares, “There needed to be a place where people could easily track details of their manicures and schedule appointments. ManicurList is that solution, catering to people of all ages and genders who see manicures as part of their unique self-expression and personal style”. Get your creativity and expression flowing and download ManicurList on IOS for your free three-month trial. Terms & Conditions: https://manicurlist.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://manicurlist.com/privacy-policy/
FolioNails
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FolioNails is the business app built exclusively for nail technicians. Whether you do gel, acrylics, dip, or nail art, everything you need to run your nail business professionally is right here — your portfolio, your clients, your formulas, your income, and your bookings, all in one place. Your portfolio is your business card. FolioNails lets you build a stunning before and after portfolio from every set you create. Add nail shape tags, length tags, and design styles so clients can browse your work by exactly what they want. Share individual transformations as beautifully branded cards on Instagram and TikTok, or generate a full PDF lookbook to send to potential clients. Caption Studio writes ready to post captions for you so you spend less time thinking and more time doing nails. The Formula Vault means you will never forget a colour combination again. Log every detail of every set including base colour, top coat, nail brand, prep, cure time, and removal method. When a client comes back six weeks later asking for the same look, you can pull it up in seconds. Formulas are linked directly to your client cards so the information is always where you need it. Client Cards keep your entire client history organised without you having to think about it. Every visit, every payment, every formula, every photo is logged under the right client automatically. You can take an avatar photo straight from the app, search your client list instantly, and see at a glance who is due for a rebook. Send a personalised rebook message by SMS with one tap. The Booking Link feature gives you a professional booking page you can share anywhere. When a new client finds you on Instagram or TikTok, they can request an appointment directly through your personal FolioNails booking page. You see the request, check your schedule, and accept or suggest a new time — all without leaving the app. Track your income effortlessly with the Finance tab. Log payments, track tips, record expenses, and see your monthly and annual earnings at a glance. FolioNails supports your local currency so your numbers always look right. Annual income statements are available for Pro users who need to stay on top of their business finances at tax time. The Supply Inventory lets you track every product you own, from gel polishes to top coats to builder gels. Set low stock alerts so you never run out of your most used products mid-week. Scan your inventory before ordering and generate a reorder list automatically. FolioNails Pro unlocks the full power of the app including unlimited portfolio posts,, Supply Inventory, Annual Statements, unlimited Formula entries, and more. You can start completely free with no credit card required and upgrade when you are ready to grow. FolioNails was designed by people who understand the nail industry. It speaks your language, works the way you work, and is built to help you look professional, stay organised, and earn more doing the work you love. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ManicurList at 14.0 against FolioNails's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. ManicurList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FolioNails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ManicurList ships an update every 3 weeks, FolioNails every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ManicurList | FolioNails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAK United LLC | Angela Freeman |
In-app purchases
ManicurList
- Customer Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Salon Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
FolioNails
- FolioNails Pro$9.991 Month
- FolioNails Pro14 Days trial$99.991 Year









