Empera vs Skullen Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empera
Discover and book vetted beauty professionals in London for hair, makeup, and nail services. Securely pay for services with transparent pricing and free cancellation options. Professionals can also use the platform to manage bookings and receive automatic payouts.
- Browse curated beauty professionals
- View portfolios and transparent pricing
- Book services in seconds
- Secure payment authorization
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours
- Mobile services at your location
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Empera is the easiest way to book vetted beauty professionals in London — at home, in studio, or on set. Browse curated hair stylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians across London. Every freelancer on Empera is personally vetted, with a full portfolio, verified services, and transparent pricing. No hunting through Instagram DMs. No guessing whether someone is real or available. BOOKING IN SECONDS • Search by service, date range, or location • View portfolios, pricing, and availability in one place • Pick a time — the freelancer confirms, and you're set PAY WITH CONFIDENCE • Payment is authorized at checkout and only charged when your freelancer accepts • Clear pricing — the total you see is the total you pay • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your booking WHAT YOU CAN BOOK • Hair — blowouts, styling, cuts, wigs, textured hair, protective styles • Makeup — everyday glam, bridal, editorial, special FX • Nails — manicures, gel, nail art, press-ons AT HOME OR ON SET Every booking is mobile. Your freelancer comes to you — whether that's your flat, a bridal prep suite, a studio, or a production set. B2B and editorial welcome. FOR FREELANCERS Already working in beauty? Download Empera, build your profile, and start taking bookings. Stripe Connect handles payouts automatically. You stay in control — accept or decline every request. PROUDLY LONDON Empera is built for London, starting with hair, makeup, and nails. More services and cities coming soon. Questions or feedback? support@emperabeauty.com
Skullen Studios
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The official Skullen Studios app. Download to make appointments and turn on notifications to get all of our latest updates. Skullen is now about so much more than just nail art. We brought tooth gems to the north east and retail our own range of gel supplies. We do brows and lashes and we train, nurture and incubate the next generation of nail artists. Key features include: - Book with us directly - Receive all of our latest notifications - View staff and service details - View all of our latest gallery posts Welcome to Skullen Studios! Download the app today.
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Verdict
Empera and Skullen Studios are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Empera | Skullen Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empera Limited | Styler Digital Limited |
In-app purchases
Empera
No in-app purchases
Skullen Studios
No in-app purchases
