ShearLogic vs Formula Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShearLogic
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ShearLogic is the client management app built specifically for professional hair stylists and colorists. No more index cards, scattered notes, or trying to remember what formula you used six months ago. SAVE EVERY FORMULA Log exact product names, shades, developer volumes, processing times, price, tip, and stylist notes after every appointment. Your complete color history, searchable in seconds right when you need it at the chair. CLIENT PROFILES THAT ACTUALLY HELP Every client gets a full profile with contact info, birthday reminders, and allergy and sensitivity warnings that appear front and center everywhere. Nothing gets missed when it matters most. TRACK YOUR REVENUE See exactly what you're earning per client, per month, and all time. Know your numbers without a spreadsheet. SCHEDULE & SYNC Set next appointment dates and send them directly to your device calendar with client allergy notes and automatic reminders built in. iCLOUD SYNC Your data syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Update a formula on your phone, see it on your iPad instantly. AI FORMULA ASSISTANT - COMING SOON Describe your client's hair and desired result in plain language. ShearLogic will suggest a complete professional formula with specific products, developer volume, processing time, and application tips. ---------- FREE TO START - Up to 5 clients, full features - Try everything before you commit SHEARLOGIC PRO - $9.99 ONE TIME - Unlimited clients - iCloud sync across all your devices - Appointment calendar sync - One-time purchase, no monthly fees, yours forever PRO + AI FORMULA - Everything in Pro - AI-powered formula suggestions - $4.99/month or $34.99/year ---------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTAFt7Jl5_Y6xq8ZRHjF8t1Oyi4Q0O3LOea6sT7re2Yff_HvjBupPogGJD1Qlwh2EpBTAKQ7cX1f9Ok/pub
Formula Cards
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Formula Cards helps independent hair colorists keep client color notes, visit formulas, before/after photos, and exportable records in one focused local-first notebook. Create client cards, save multi-line formulas, copy the last formula for returning clients, attach photos, and keep each clientβs history easy to revisit. Formula Cards is built for booth renters, suite stylists, and colorists who want formula history without booking, POS, staff tools, marketplace features, or salon-management clutter. Use Formula Cards free to start building real client records. Upgrade once to Formula Cards Pro to unlock unlimited clients, unlimited formula history, PDF client cards, full export workflows, and backup import. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Core features: - Local-first client formula records - Client search and visit history - Multi-line formula entries - Copy Last Formula for repeat appointments - Before/after photo attachments - CSV, PDF, and ZIP export workflows - ZIP backup import - Delete All Data from Settings - One-time Formula Cards Pro unlock for unlimited records and advanced backup/export workflows No account is required. Formula Cards does not provide medical, allergy, chemical safety, or beauty outcome advice. Privacy Policy: https://formulacards.bestrong.im/privacy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Formula Cards at 15.0 against ShearLogic's 17.6. 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
Both are free to download. ShearLogic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Formula Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ShearLogic | Formula Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dylan Hofmann | yan wang |
In-app purchases
ShearLogic
- ShearLogic Pro + AI$4.991 Month
- ShearLogic Pro + AI (Annual)$34.991 Year
- ShearLogic Pro$9.99
Formula Cards
- Formula Cards Pro$14.99








