Comparison

LaBarberia vs Fomkoo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LaBarberia

Easily book haircuts with professional barbers across Puerto Rico. Discover barbershops, view services and prices, and schedule appointments in seconds. Offers options for in-shop, home studio, or mobile barber services.

Highlights
  • Discover barbershops and barbers near you
  • Filter by barber type (in-shop, home studio, mobile)
  • View services, prices, and photos
  • Read client reviews
  • Instant booking and confirmation
  • Secure payment options (card/cash)
  • In-app chat with barbers
Features
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LaBarbería is the easiest way to book your next haircut in Puerto Rico. Connect with professional barbers, discover barbershops near you, and schedule your appointment in seconds — all from one app. Whether you prefer visiting a barbershop, getting service at a home studio, or having a barber come to you, LaBarbería has the perfect option for your lifestyle. FOR CLIENTS - Explore barbers and barbershops near you on the map - Filter by barbershop, home studio, or mobile barber - View work photos, services, and prices before booking - Read real reviews from other clients - Book instantly with immediate confirmation - Pay securely by card or cash - Get reminders so you never miss an appointment - Save your favorite barbers for faster booking - Chat directly with your barber in the app - Cancel or reschedule easily from the app - Leave reviews and help others find great barbers FOR BARBERS LaBarbería gives you the tools to run your business like a pro: - Create your profile with bio, work gallery, and specialties - Set your services, prices, and duration - Configure your weekly schedule and availability - Receive payments directly to your account via Stripe - Accept card or cash payments - Manage your appointments in a clear, visual calendar - Get instant notifications for new bookings - Build your client base with complete history tracking - Create coupons and promotions to attract more clients - Work as a home studio, mobile barber, or inside a barbershop - Chat with your clients directly in the app - Track your stats: earnings, appointments, and reviews FOR BARBERSHOP OWNERS - Create your barbershop profile with logo, photos, and address - Appear on the map so clients can find you - Invite barbers to your shop with a code - Approve join requests from barbers who want to join - Manage your team from one place BARBER TYPES - In-shop — Work at an established barbershop - Home studio — Serve clients from their own private space - Mobile — Travel directly to the client's location SECURE PAYMENTS All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Barbers receive their earnings directly to their bank account. Clients can save payment methods for even faster booking. AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH LaBarbería is fully available in both Spanish and English. Switch languages anytime from settings. MADE FOR PUERTO RICO Designed with Puerto Rico's barbershop culture in mind, where every barber is an independent professional with their own style and clientele. LaBarbería respects that independence and gives you the tools to grow. SUBSCRIPTIONS LaBarbería offers the following auto-renewable subscriptions: - Client: Free ($1 service fee per booking) - Barber Monthly: $9.99 per month - Barber Annual: $101.99 per year - Barbershop Owner Monthly: $19.99 per month - Barbershop Owner Annual: $200 per year 1-month free trial for barbers and barbershop owners. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL - Privacy Policy: https://labarberiapr.com/privacy - Terms of Use (LaBarberia): https://labarberiapr.com/terms - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download LaBarberia today and discover the easiest way to book your next cut — or grow your business as a barber.

About

Fomkoo

Discover businesses, services, and destinations across Puerto Rico. Find local services, explore new places, and connect directly with businesses through chat or phone. This directory helps you find what you need on the island.

Highlights
  • Search businesses by category/municipality
  • Contact businesses via phone, WhatsApp, or chat
  • Discover local destinations like beaches and historic sites
  • View verified businesses with customer ratings
  • Real-time open/closed status for businesses
  • Free business registration and profile management
Features
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Fomkoo is the directory for businesses, services, and destinations in Puerto Rico—all in one app. Need a plumber, a salon, an electrician, or any other service? Search by category or municipality and contact the business directly via phone, WhatsApp, or in-app chat. WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON FOMKOO • Real businesses from across the island, organized by category and municipality • Verified businesses (marked with a badge) so you know who to trust • "Near You" section showing actual distance based on your location • Recently Added: the newest businesses, always up to date • Direct chat with businesses without leaving the app • Star ratings and photos from other customers • Business hours and real-time open/closed status DESTINATIONS TO VISIT Fomkoo is also your guide to discovering Puerto Rico: beaches, waterfalls, historic sites, and places you never knew existed. Filter by municipality or let the Destination Roulette surprise you with a new spot for your next adventure. FOR BUSINESSES Do you own a business or offer a service? Register for free and let thousands of people in Puerto Rico find you. Upload photos, business hours, and social media links, and respond directly to customers via chat. Fomkoo is 100% Puerto Rican—created to connect the island's people with the island's businesses.

Screenshots

LaBarberia4 screens
Fomkoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fomkoo at every 4 days against LaBarberia's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaBarberia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Fomkoo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LaBarberia against 5.0 for Fomkoo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaBarberia ships an update fortnightly, Fomkoo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LaBarberia versus Fomkoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaBarberiaFomkoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel VicenteXavier Soto

Customer experience

LaBarberia

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fomkoo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LaBarberia

Subscriptions4
  • LaBarberia Barber1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • LaBarberia Barbershop1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • LaBarberia Barber1 Month trial$101.991 Year
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  • LaBarberia Barbershop1 Month trial$200.001 Year
3 purchases

Fomkoo

Subscriptions3
  • Fomkoo Básico$4.991 Month
  • Fomkoo Premium$9.991 Month
  • Fomkoo Patrocinado$12.991 Month

Questions

Is LaBarberia free?
LaBarberia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fomkoo free?
Fomkoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LaBarberia or Fomkoo?
LaBarberia and Fomkoo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do LaBarberia or Fomkoo have ads?
Neither LaBarberia nor Fomkoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaBarberia or Fomkoo?
LaBarberia ships an update fortnightly, and Fomkoo every 4 days. Most recently, LaBarberia was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fomkoo on September 30, 2026.

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