# MiniLuxe vs babe.

The clearest difference is rating: babe. at 5.0 against MiniLuxe's 3.0. babe. also leads on ads (none vs shown). MiniLuxe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (67 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. babe. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. MiniLuxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

babe. 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, babe. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniLuxe | babe. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/babe/id6752651774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MINILUXE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981106695) | [babe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840400212) |

## 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'


### babe.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774)

This platform connects women with trusted, on-demand services for fertility support, pregnancy care, childcare, and senior caregiving. It aims to prioritize women's well-being and empowerment through accessible support.

**Highlights:** Fertility support (egg freezing, IVF), Pregnancy & postpartum self-care, Childcare sourcing, Senior caregiving, On-demand services, Women's empowerment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Months Free** Offer | $22.99 | per month |
| Standard** | $22.99 | per month |
| Babe Monthly Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Waived Background Check Fee* Offer | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniLuxe free?

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

### Is babe. free?

babe. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MiniLuxe or babe.?

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

### Do MiniLuxe or babe. have ads?

MiniLuxe shows ads; babe. does not.

### Which is updated more often, MiniLuxe or babe.?

MiniLuxe ships an update every 2 months, and babe. every 6 weeks. Most recently, MiniLuxe was updated on November 1, 2026 and babe. on October 30, 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.*