Comparison

BeautyNow by Splice vs TushPlug

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

Head to head
About

BeautyNow by Splice

Features
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BeautyNow is where your beauty life lives. Scroll an inspiration feed full of real styles from real Lagos stylists. Find a look you love, discover who created it, and book them β€” all in one motion. No DMs. No β€œare you available?” No back and forth. Just tap, book, pay, and go. Discover Browse top-rated businesses, exclusive deals, vouchers, and BeautyNow picks β€” curated for women in Lagos who know what they want. Get inspired Scroll styles the way you scroll everything else. When you find a look that stops you, the stylist who created it is one tap away. Cue β€” your beauty assistant Tell Cue what you need. It finds last minute appointments, helps you rebook your favourite spot, and tracks your booking history. NOW Points β€” loyalty that pays Earn points every time you book and pay through the app. Redeem them as cash toward your next appointment. The more you use BeautyNow, the more you earn. Manage everything Your upcoming appointments, past bookings, loyalty balance, and favourite businesses β€” all in one place, always up to date. BeautyNow is built on Splice, the operating system trusted by beauty businesses across Nigeria. Available in Lagos. Expanding soon.

About

TushPlug

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TushPlug is Nigeria's beauty and grooming marketplace. Book trusted beauty professionals for home service or in-shop appointments in minutes. Whether you need a barber, braider, hairstylist, nail technician, lash technician, makeup artist, massage therapist or skincare specialist, TushPlug helps you discover and book verified professionals near you. Why TushPlug? β€’ Book trusted local professionals β€’ Home service and in-shop appointments β€’ Secure in-app payments β€’ Protected bookings β€’ Real customer reviews β€’ Easy appointment management β€’ Direct messaging after booking β€’ Available across major Nigerian cities How it works: 1. Browse providers 2. Request a booking 3. Provider confirms availability 4. Make payment securely 5. Enjoy your appointment 6. Confirm completion 7. Leave a review TushPlug makes beauty and grooming services simple, secure and convenient.

Screenshots

BeautyNow by Splice4 screens
TushPlug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TushPlug at 13.0 against BeautyNow by Splice's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
BeautyNow by Splice versus TushPlug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeautyNow by SpliceTushPlug
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB80 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperWithSplice LimitedQuebec EhiEgbiki

In-app purchases

None

BeautyNow by Splice

No in-app purchases

None

TushPlug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeautyNow by Splice free?
BeautyNow by Splice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TushPlug free?
TushPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeautyNow by Splice or TushPlug have ads?
Neither BeautyNow by Splice nor TushPlug shows ads.

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