BraidsTribeApp vs BraidsLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BraidsTribeApp
Discover DIY hairstyles and beauty tips with step-by-step tutorials and premium classes. Connect with community members for beauty services and shop for braid products. Get personalized style recommendations and instant AI assistance.
- Step-by-step braiding tutorials
- Virtual braiding workshops
- Community beauty services
- Braid product marketplace
- AI braid assistant
- Personalized style quizzes
- Social feed for inspiration
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**BraidsTribe – Version 2.0** We’re excited to introduce BraidsTribe, your go-to app for DIY hairstyles and beauty! Now featuring our **monthly virtual braiding workshop**, where you can learn, practice, and connect in real time — plus our new **Community Care** feature, designed to help you give and receive beauty services within your community. **Key Features:** * Learn how to braid with step-by-step free tutorials and premium paid classes * Shop must-have braid products in the marketplace * BraidsTribe Academy & Hair Quiz * Save your favorite styles and tutorials for later * Discover talented hairstylists near you * Chat with our AI braid assistant for instant help and recommendations * Explore the social feed to connect, share, and get inspired * Take the Braids Quiz to find styles made for you
BraidsLab
Connect with skilled hair braiders to discover and book protective hairstyles. Browse portfolios, find local professionals, and schedule appointments easily through a user-friendly interface. Elevate your hair game by joining this community.
- Discover local hair braiders
- View braider portfolios
- Book appointments
- User-friendly interface
- Connect with braiding community
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Welcome to BraidsLab, the ultimate app for hair braiding enthusiasts! Whether you're a professional braider eager to showcase your skills or someone looking for the perfect protective style, BraidsLab makes it easy to connect. Explore a diverse range of talented braiders in your area, view their portfolios, and book appointments effortlessly. With a user-friendly interface and seamless navigation, finding your ideal braid has never been easier. Join the BraidsLab community today and elevate your hair game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BraidsLab at none against BraidsTribeApp's 3. BraidsLab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BraidsTribeApp's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. BraidsTribeApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BraidsLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
BraidsLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BraidsTribeApp has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BraidsTribeApp ships an update fortnightly, BraidsLab monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BraidsTribeApp | BraidsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TRIBES OF KIN LLC | BraidsLab |
Customer experience
BraidsTribeApp
BraidsLab
In-app purchases
BraidsTribeApp
- Beginner Level$3.99
- Intermediate Level$7.99
- Advanced Level$9.99
BraidsLab
No in-app purchases
