BraidsLab vs My Braida
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
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: BraidsLab at none against My Braida's shown. My Braida's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BraidsLab against 5.0 for My Braida. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
BraidsLab ships an update monthly, My Braida every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BraidsLab | My Braida |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BraidsLab | MY BRAIDA LLC |
Customer experience
BraidsLab
My Braida
In-app purchases
BraidsLab
No in-app purchases
My Braida
No in-app purchases
