Tagly vs VARS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Tagly
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Tagly Explore Your City. The city is full of experiences waiting to be discovered. Tagly helps you find them. Whether you're searching for concerts, nightlife, food spots, networking events, sports, family outings, or hidden gems, Tagly connects you with everything happening around you in one beautiful, easy-to-use platform. No more missing out. No more endless searching. Just open Tagly and discover what's happening nearby. Discover Your City Explore exciting: Concerts & Live Music Festivals Parties & Nightlife Restaurants & CafΓ©s Lounges & Clubs Comedy Shows Sports Events Business & Networking Events Religious Gatherings Wellness & Fitness Activities Family-Friendly Experiences Art & Culture Pop-up Experiences Trending City Spots Everything is organized around your city, making discovery effortless. Never Miss an Event Browse upcoming events with detailed information including: Event details Date & time Venue location Ticket prices Event reminders Directions Organizer information Easy ticket booking Purchase tickets directly within the app and keep all your bookings in one place. Discover Amazing Places Find the best places around you including: Restaurants Lounges Clubs Hotels CafΓ©s Event Centres Parks Attractions Entertainment Venues Browse photos, opening hours, directions, contact information, and upcoming events hosted at each location. Connect With Your Community Tagly isn't just about eventsβit's about people. Follow friends, businesses, and creators to stay updated with what's happening around you. Share your experiences through photos and posts, discover trending moments, and interact with your local community. Personalized Recommendations The more you use Tagly, the smarter it gets. Receive recommendations based on: Your interests Your city Events you've attended Places you've visited Businesses you follow Your activity history Discover experiences you'll actually love. Save Your Favorites Found something interesting? Save: Events Places Posts Come back anytime and plan your next outing. Smart Notifications Stay informed with timely alerts for: Event reminders Ticket confirmations Messages New followers Business updates Trending experiences You'll never miss what's happening. For Businesses & Event Organizers Grow your audience with Tagly. Business owners can: Create a verified business profile List venues and locations Create and promote events Sell tickets Reach nearby customers Engage directly with attendees Track performance through analytics Whether you're a restaurant, event organizer, lounge, hotel, or entertainment brand, Tagly helps you reach people ready to explore. Why Tagly? Discover what's happening around you Book events in seconds Explore trending places Follow your favorite venues and creators Save events for later Connect with your city's community Get personalized recommendations Experience your city like never before Download Tagly today and discover a whole new way to experience your city. Explore your city. Find your vibe.
VARS
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VARS brings verified beauty and grooming professionals to your door in Lagos. Book a barber, hair stylist, or makeup artist for a fixed time slot. Your payment is secured with VARS the moment your stylist sets off and is only released when the service is done. Track them live on the map, door to door. WHY VARS Verified by VARS Every vendor on VARS passes identity verification before they go live. Secure payments Your card details stay with Paystack, Nigeria's trusted payment processor. Live tracking Once your stylist is on the way, track their location in real time and see exactly when they will arrive. Built for Lagos Hair, barber, face, and nail services from vendors who know the culture and come prepared for it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse verified stylists near you by service and category 2. Pick a time slot that works for you 3. Your stylist confirms and travels to you, with payment secured throughout 4. Track them live and get notified as they arrive 5. Enjoy your service, rate your experience afterward FOR STYLISTS VARS gives independent beauty and grooming professionals a way to reach new clients, manage their own schedule, and get paid reliably for every booking completed. Download VARS and bring the salon to your door.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tagly at 3 against VARS's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tagly ships an update every 3 weeks, VARS every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Tagly | VARS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armstrong Adeka | VARS |
In-app purchases
Tagly
No in-app purchases
VARS
No in-app purchases









