Comparison

ShearLogic vs Formula Cards

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

Head to head
About

ShearLogic

Features
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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

About

Formula Cards

Features
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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 client’s 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/

Screenshots

ShearLogic4 screens
Formula Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
ShearLogic versus Formula Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShearLogicFormula Cards
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDylan Hofmannyan wang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShearLogic

Subscriptions2
  • ShearLogic Pro + AI$4.991 Month
  • ShearLogic Pro + AI (Annual)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShearLogic Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Formula Cards

One-time1
  • Formula Cards Pro$14.99

Questions

Is ShearLogic free?
ShearLogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula Cards free?
Formula Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShearLogic or Formula Cards have ads?
Neither ShearLogic nor Formula Cards shows ads.

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