# LacquerStash vs Gloss

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gloss at none against LacquerStash's 10. Gloss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LacquerStash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LacquerStash sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Gloss asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gloss 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LacquerStash ships an update every 2 weeks, Gloss every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LacquerStash | Gloss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lacquerstash/id6755608663/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-ary-makeup-tracker/id6796331414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Taneja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546530150) | [Aiutomate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780034600) |

## 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 |


### Gloss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-ary-makeup-tracker/id6796331414)

Catalog and track your makeup and nail polish collection. Mark items as owned, wishlisted, or worn, and add photos, notes, and purchase details. Scan barcodes or use color matching to add products quickly.

**Highlights:** Catalog makeup and nail polish, Track owned, wishlisted, worn items, Add photos, notes, purchase details, Barcode scanning for product lookup, Color matching for lips and nails, Seasonal color advice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LacquerStash free?

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

### Is Gloss free?

Gloss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Gloss is rated higher. LacquerStash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Gloss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LacquerStash or Gloss have ads?

Gloss shows ads; LacquerStash does not.

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

LacquerStash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gloss every 2 months. Most recently, LacquerStash was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gloss on October 8, 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.*