# MiniLuxe vs Gloss

The clearest difference is rating: Gloss at 5.0 against MiniLuxe's 3.0. Gloss also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MiniLuxe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gloss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiniLuxe has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MiniLuxe ships an update every 2 months, Gloss every 72 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniLuxe | Gloss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniluxe/id981106696/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-nail-studio/id1526847062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 72 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MINILUXE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981106695) | [Gloss Spa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/952456452) |

## What reviewers say

### MiniLuxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniluxe/id981106696)

Easily book beauty appointments like manicures, pedicures, and waxes. Manage your existing bookings, view service details, and add appointments to your calendar. Find studio locations in select cities.

**Highlights:** Book manicures, pedicures, and waxes, View service details, Manage upcoming appointments, Add appointments to calendar, Find studio locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for scheduling
- 👍 Love the salons
- 👍 Convenient booking
- 👍 Clean app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Verification code errors
- 🐛 Gift card issues
- 🐛 Can't view technician availability

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Verification code not sent or incorrect
- Gift card balance check not working
- Gift card barcode not working
- Cannot view technician availability

**Requested features**

- Allow searching by preferred technician
- Integrate with iOS Keychain for secure passwords
- Allow adding gift cards
- Improve gift card barcode scanning
- Show technician availability when searching 'Any Technician'


### Gloss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-nail-studio/id1526847062)

Easily book self-care appointments like manicures, pedicures, and waxing. View your appointment history and upcoming bookings. Optimize your schedule and enjoy the convenience of booking from your device.

**Highlights:** Book manicures, pedicures, and waxing, View appointment availability, Check past and upcoming appointments, Convenient booking from your device, Create or sign in to existing account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniLuxe free?

MiniLuxe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gloss free?

Gloss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiniLuxe or Gloss?

Gloss is rated higher. MiniLuxe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Gloss averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MiniLuxe or Gloss have ads?

MiniLuxe shows ads; Gloss does not.

### Which is updated more often, MiniLuxe or Gloss?

MiniLuxe ships an update every 2 months, and Gloss every 72 months. Most recently, MiniLuxe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gloss on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*