Safe the Date vs Wink Bar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe the Date
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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
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.
- Virtual lash try-on with AR
- Explore signature lash styles
- Easy appointment booking
- Manage upcoming appointments
- Discover salon promotions
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Safe the Date ships an update every 3 weeks, Wink Bar every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Safe the Date | Wink Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 楚怡 林 | JW BEAUTY SALON INC |
In-app purchases
Safe the Date
- Premium$3.991 Month
Wink Bar
No in-app purchases









