HANDLR vs Salon Ethos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HANDLR
This app connects you with local service providers for on-demand bookings. Easily find and book services like dog walkers, house cleaners, caterers, and tutors, with real-time updates and GPS tracking. Manage your household schedule and payments all from your phone.
- Book local services on-demand
- GPS tracking for service providers
- Friend and neighbor recommendations
- Last-minute service bookings
- Household schedule management
- Instant mobile payments
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HANDLR is the remote control for your busy life. Book personal service businesses that are trusted by your friends and neighbors. Stuck late at work? Book your dog walker to come last minute and GPS track their route. Need to find a new house cleaner because your old one quit, because you're too dirty? See who your neighbors and friends recommend. Forgot Billy's birthday? Find catering, a DJ and the neighborhood magician last minute. Dog got skunked? See when the mobile groomer can come to the rescue. Need to find a new child wrangler and tutor? See who your friends trust the most and get real-time photos and updates Want to manage your household in one schedule and pay everyone immediately from your phone? Use HANDLR. It's like a little personal assistant who lives in your pocket. It will change your life.
Salon Ethos
Easily book salon appointments and manage your loyalty rewards. View team profiles, track past services, and receive exclusive offers directly on your phone. Get ready to feel and look your best with just a few taps.
- 24/7 appointment booking
- View team profiles
- Appointment history
- Loyalty points tracking
- Exclusive offers
- Manage Treatcard points
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The Salon Ethos app makes booking your appointments and managing your loyalty points 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 * Keep track of your Treatcard loyalty points * Get exclusive special offers, straight to your phone And More
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Salon Ethos at 5.0 against HANDLR's 3.3. Salon Ethos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HANDLR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Salon Ethos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 16 respectively.
HANDLR ships an update every 2 months, Salon Ethos every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | HANDLR | Salon Ethos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Handlr, Inc | Phorest |
Customer experience
HANDLR
Salon Ethos
In-app purchases
HANDLR
No in-app purchases
Salon Ethos
No in-app purchases
