Comparison

Bru vs Bubbles Salons

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

Head to head
About

Bru

Features
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Check-In and get rewarded! The Bru-Mar Gardens App allows you to keep up with the latest deals, news and stay in touch with Bru-Mar Gardens in Annapolis, MD. Check In at every visit to start earning loyalty points Get rewarded once you've earned enough points Snap a pic and ask us a question... we'll be happy to help out. See the latest news Get Instant Alerts And more...

About

Bubbles Salons

Discover personalized hair recommendations, book appointments faster with saved history, and stay updated on deals. Locate nearby salons easily and enjoy exclusive savings.

Highlights
  • Personalized hair recommendations
  • Faster appointment booking
  • Saved booking history
  • Push notifications and reminders
  • Access to discounts and deals
  • Interactive salon map
Features
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Elevate your hair experience and embrace confidence like never before. Personalized Hair Recommendations: Discover perfect styles, treatments, and products tailored to your style and preferences. Faster Appointment Booking with Saved History: Book appointments faster and hassle-free. We keep your booking history, making it easy to rebook your favorite services. Stay Updated with Push Notifications and Reminders: Stay informed with push notifications and reminders about upcoming appointments, deals, and services. Faster Access to Discounts and Deals: Enjoy and redeem unbeatable savings on services and products with just a tap. Interactive Salon Map: Locate your nearest Bubbles Salon effortlessly. Discover convenience at your fingertips and visit your preferred location.

Screenshots

Bru3 screens
Bubbles Salons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bru at none against Bubbles Salons's shown. Bru also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bubbles Salons's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bru ships an update every 37 months, Bubbles Salons monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bru versus Bubbles Salons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBruBubbles Salons
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—162 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAppJel Inc.HC SALON HOLDINGS, INC

In-app purchases

None

Bru

No in-app purchases

None

Bubbles Salons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bru free?
Bru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles Salons free?
Bubbles Salons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bru or Bubbles Salons have ads?
Bubbles Salons shows ads; Bru does not.
Which is updated more often, Bru or Bubbles Salons?
Bru ships an update every 37 months, and Bubbles Salons monthly. Most recently, Bru was updated on May 17, 2026 and Bubbles Salons on September 9, 2026.

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