# LacquerStash vs NailHouse

The clearest difference is price: LacquerStash at Free against NailHouse's $19.99. LacquerStash also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NailHouse's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

LacquerStash is free to download; NailHouse costs $19.99 up front. LacquerStash sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NailHouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NailHouse 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of LacquerStash's written reviews are positive against 100% of NailHouse's.

LacquerStash ships an update every 2 weeks, NailHouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LacquerStash | NailHouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lacquerstash/id6755608663/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailhouse/id6761738844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 59 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Taneja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546530150) | [JADE MIEKO ROLAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891200949) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### NailHouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailhouse/id6761738844)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Catalog your nail polishes, curate your collection, and improve your nail art skills. This app is designed for both beginners and experienced nail technicians.

**Highlights:** Polish cataloging, Collection curation, Nail art skill development, Suitable for all skill levels, Privacy policy included

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NailHouse Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LacquerStash free?

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

### Is NailHouse free?

NailHouse costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

NailHouse is rated higher. LacquerStash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while NailHouse averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LacquerStash or NailHouse have ads?

Neither LacquerStash nor NailHouse shows ads.

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

LacquerStash ships an update every 2 weeks, and NailHouse monthly. Most recently, LacquerStash was updated on October 16, 2026 and NailHouse on October 6, 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.*