Pyrate™ vs My Braida
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pyrate™
This app helps tattoo artists build their brand, manage client bookings, and streamline business operations. Developed with industry professionals, it offers a centralized platform for managing your tattoo business.
- Brand building for tattoo artists
- Client booking management
- Business operations tools
- Industry veteran collaboration
- Centralized platform
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Created alongside industry veterans, Pyrate is the new home for tattooers to build their brand, book clients, and run their business.
My Braida
Book a professional hair braider who comes to your location, whether it's home or work. Browse braider profiles, choose your style, and enjoy secure in-app payments for a convenient salon experience without the travel.
- Book professional braiders at your location
- Browse braider profiles and portfolios
- Customize hair styles
- Secure in-app payments
- Real-time booking and updates
- Verified and rated braiders
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Getting your hair braided has never been this easy. With My Braida, book a professional braider who comes directly to you - at home, at work, or wherever you are. No more traveling across town, waiting at a salon, or struggling to find a skilled braider who fits your schedule. How it works: 1 - Choose your style and customize it 2 - Browse verified professional braiders near you 3 - Pay, and your braider comes to you - sit back and enjoy Why My Braida? - Find the right braider Browse braider profiles, portfolios, ratings, and reviews to find the perfect match for your hair type and style. - Any style, your way From box braids to knotless braids, Senegalese twists, cornrows, and more - find a braider who specializes in exactly what you want. - Instant booking Request a braider in seconds and get confirmed in real time. No appointments, no waiting - your braider is on their way. - They come to you Your braider travels to your location. You stay comfortable at home while getting the look you love. - Secure payments Pay safely through the app. No cash needed, no awkward conversations about pricing. - Verified professionals Every braider on My Braida is reviewed and rated by real clients. You always know who's coming to your door. - Real-time updates Track your braider's status and get notified every step of the way - from confirmation to arrival. Ready for your next look? Download My Braida and book your first braiding session today. Your braider is closer than you think. Currently available in New York City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pyrate™ at none against My Braida's shown. Pyrate™ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). My Braida's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pyrate™ against 5.0 for My Braida. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyrate™ has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Pyrate™ ships an update every 2 weeks, My Braida every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pyrate™ | My Braida |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pyrate Inc. | MY BRAIDA LLC |
Customer experience
Pyrate™
My Braida
In-app purchases
Pyrate™
No in-app purchases
My Braida
No in-app purchases
