Comparison

Safe the Date vs Wink Bar

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

Head to head
About

Safe the Date

Features
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Safe the Date is a personal safety check-in app for women. Before a date, night run, or any solo activity — set a deadline and add a trusted contact. If you don't confirm you're safe, they automatically get an alert email. No password needed. Just sign in with Apple and you're set. Terms of Use: https://www.safethedate.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.safethedate.net/privacy Features: - Sign in with Apple — no password needed - Set a check-in deadline and emergency contact - Automatic alert email if you miss your deadline — sent in your local timezone - Lock screen reminder before your deadline - Save trusted contacts for faster future check-ins (Premium) - All check-in data deleted after 30 days Subscription: - Premium plan: $3.99 per month (auto-renewable) - Includes unlimited check-ins and saved contacts - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings

About

Wink Bar

Discover and preview various lash styles using augmented reality before booking salon appointments. Easily schedule, manage, and explore services and promotions from your phone.

Highlights
  • Virtual lash try-on with AR
  • Explore signature lash styles
  • Easy appointment booking
  • Manage upcoming appointments
  • Discover salon promotions
Features
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Discover your signature lash look and book your next Wink bar appointment — all in one place. Wink bar makes it easy to explore lash styles, preview how they may look on you, schedule salon services, and manage your appointments from your phone. VIRTUAL LASH TRY-ON Explore our signature lash styles using the AR virtual try-on experience. Use your camera or select a photo to preview different looks before booking. AR previews are provided for style reference only. Final results may vary depending on your natural lashes, eye shape, and application. EASY APPOINTMENT BOOKING Choose your preferred Wink bar location, lash artist, service, date, and available appointment time through a simple booking experience. MANAGE YOUR APPOINTMENTS View your upcoming appointments and keep your booking information organized in one convenient place. EXPLORE SIGNATURE STYLES Discover lash looks ranging from soft, natural classics to expressive, full-volume styles, and find the option that best complements you. STAY CONNECTED WITH WINK BAR Access salon information, explore current promotions, and stay up to date with Wink bar services and locations. The AR virtual try-on feature is optional. Camera and photo library access are requested only when you choose to use the relevant feature and grant permission. Download the Wink bar app to discover your lash look and book with ease.

Screenshots

Safe the Date4 screens
Wink Bar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wink Bar at none against Safe the Date's 1. Wink Bar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Safe the Date's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Safe the Date sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Wink Bar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe the Date ships an update every 3 weeks, Wink Bar every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Safe the Date versus Wink Bar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe the DateWink Bar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer楚怡 林JW BEAUTY SALON INC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Safe the Date

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month
None

Wink Bar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe the Date free?
Safe the Date is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wink Bar free?
Wink Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe the Date or Wink Bar have ads?
Wink Bar shows ads; Safe the Date does not.
Which is updated more often, Safe the Date or Wink Bar?
Safe the Date ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wink Bar every 5 days. Most recently, Safe the Date was updated on November 5, 2026 and Wink Bar on November 5, 2026.

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