Comparison

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS vs Head Case Hair Studio

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

Head to head
About

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

Discover a variety of card-making projects for all skill levels, from quick beginner makes to intricate designs. Find inspiration for every occasion with traditional and cute styles, perfect for crafting throughout the year.

Highlights
  • Card making projects
  • Beginner to advanced designs
  • Cute and traditional styles
  • Seasonal and occasion-based crafts
  • Digital magazine issues
  • In-app purchases and subscriptions
Features
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Papercraft Essentials is packed with fun cards you can make in an evening! With the emphasis on cute and traditional styles, the magazine combines quick makes for beginners with more in-depth projects for intermediate and advanced crafters. Every occasion is covered throughout the year, so there’s something for everyone each month and you’re sure to find inspiration for your latest makes – whether it’s a quick decoupage creation or a more complicated heat-embossed design! Please note the free gift included with the print version of the magazine is not included. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Head Case Hair Studio

Easily book your next hair salon appointment anytime, anywhere. View stylist profiles, manage your account, and keep track of your past bookings with just a few taps.

Highlights
  • 24/7 appointment booking
  • View stylist profiles
  • Manage client accounts
  • Appointment history
  • Team member selection
Features
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The Head Case Hair Studio app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More

Screenshots

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS1 screens
Head Case Hair Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Head Case Hair Studio at none against PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS's 10. Head Case Hair Studio also leads on ratings volume (125 vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 25 months). PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per 6 months. Head Case Hair Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS against 5.0 for Head Case Hair Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Case Hair Studio has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS ships an update every 25 months, Head Case Hair Studio every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS versus Head Case Hair Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALSHead Case Hair Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better5.0 (125 ratings)
Number of ratings3125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPractical Publishing International LtdPhorest

Customer experience

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Head Case Hair Studio

All ratings125 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS

Subscriptions2
  • Papercraft Essentials Auto Renewable Subscription$26.996 Months
  • Papercraft Essentials Auto Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • 126 (id:794649)$5.99
  • 125 (id:794647)$5.99
  • 124 (id:794645)$5.99
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  • 118 (id:794379)$5.99
  • 135 (id:791844)$5.99
  • 136 (id:791846)$5.99
  • 137 (id:791848)$5.99
  • Die-cutting ess... (id:809427)$9.99
None

Head Case Hair Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS free?
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Head Case Hair Studio free?
Head Case Hair Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS or Head Case Hair Studio?
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS is rated higher. PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Head Case Hair Studio averages 5.0 from 125 ratings.
Do PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS or Head Case Hair Studio have ads?
Neither PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS nor Head Case Hair Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS or Head Case Hair Studio?
PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS ships an update every 25 months, and Head Case Hair Studio every 10 months. Most recently, PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Head Case Hair Studio on November 2, 2026.

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