Sparista vs Stylu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sparista
This app connects freelance professionals with job opportunities on a network. After an initial registration, users can view and accept local jobs, and rate clients. It offers control over work hours and is designed for ease of use.
- View and accept local jobs
- Rate clients
- Control work hours
- Freelance professional network access
- Simple and easy to use interface
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The Spaahrista app, lets you work as a freelance professional on the USPAAH network. Once you have completed an offline registration and onboarding process, you will be given access to the app. Through the app you can view and accept jobs in your area, and rate your clients. It is simple, easy to use, and gives you complete control over the hours you want to work. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Stylu
This app connects you with certified beauty professionals for at-home hairstyling and makeup services. Book appointments on-demand or in advance and have services delivered to your home, office, or hotel. Gratuity is included, and payments are handled securely after your service.
- On-demand beauty services
- Certified hairstylists and makeup artists
- Book in advance or last minute
- Services at home, office, or hotel
- Secure in-app payments
- Included gratuity
- Rate professionals and invite friends
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Canada’s leading on-demand beauty service that sends professional hairstylists and makeup artists directly to your doorstep. Stylu delivers hand-picked, background checked, certified & insured beauty professionals to your home, office, or hotel in as little as 2 hours. You can also book in advance. No need for cash on hand- your credit card will be charged after your appointment. Even the gratuity is included. Easily request beauty and grooming services last minute, anytime, anywhere. Manage your appointments, rate your professionals and invite friends to get credits towards your next appointment. In one tap, get access to the most talented beauty professionals in your city available to come to you. Stylu is available in Toronto and the GTA. Coming soon to Vancouver and Montreal. Enjoy on-demand beauty services at your convenience. Learn more about Stylu at www.gostylu.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Stylu at free against Sparista's ad-supported. Stylu also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.4). Sparista's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Sparista ships an update every 2 months, Stylu every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparista | Stylu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruuby Limited | Stylu Inc. |
Customer experience
Sparista
Stylu
In-app purchases
Sparista
No in-app purchases
Stylu
No in-app purchases
