# MiniLuxe vs Call Carl

The clearest difference is rating: Call Carl at 5.0 against MiniLuxe's 3.0. Call Carl also leads on ads (none vs shown). MiniLuxe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (67 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Carl sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MiniLuxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call Carl 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniLuxe | Call Carl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniluxe/id981106696/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-carl/id6770673431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MINILUXE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981106695) | [Samuel Haddaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896760416) |

## 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'


### Call Carl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-carl/id6770673431)

This AI assistant helps homeowners track home systems and appliances, providing timely maintenance reminders and expert advice to prevent costly repairs. It offers a comprehensive home profile, smart scheduling, and a Home Health Score to manage your property effectively.

**Highlights:** AI-powered maintenance advice, Home system and appliance tracking, Smart maintenance scheduling, Home Health Score, Provider contact management, Interactive Q&A with AI

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Carl a Coffee (One-Time) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Carl a Beer (One-Time Tip) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Carl a Meal (One-Time Tip) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniLuxe free?

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

### Is Call Carl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MiniLuxe or Call Carl?

Call Carl is rated higher. MiniLuxe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Call Carl averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MiniLuxe or Call Carl have ads?

MiniLuxe shows ads; Call Carl does not.

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