# Arcbay — Run your shop from anywhere

> Mobile app for service businesses to manage bookings, customers, payments, and staff. (iPhone/iPad app by ArcSmiths LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcbay/id6804529001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ArcSmiths LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786121234)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcbay/id6804529001/reviews.md

## What is Arcbay?

Arcbay is the app a small service business runs its day on — car washes, detailers,
barbershops, salons, nail and med spas, groomers, smog and repair shops, home services.
Bookings, walk-ins, payments, customers, loyalty and staff hours, built for the phone in
your apron pocket, so you are not walking back to the front desk to find out what is next.
Any business can sign up at arcbay.app.

WHAT IT DOES

Today, at a glance
See the day's appointments in order, who has arrived, who is running late, and what
is still unclaimed. Check someone in, start the work, take the payment, mark it done.

Bookings without the phone tag
Add a walk-in in seconds. Move an appointment. When you are running behind, push the
rest of your day back by fifteen minutes and let everyone affected know at once,
instead of calling five people one at a time.

Customers you actually remember
Every client's history, vehicle or service preferences, notes, and where they are on
their punch card. Search by name or phone and have the answer before they reach the
counter.

Loyalty that runs itself
Punches are awarded automatically when payment is recorded, so nobody has to remember
to stamp a card, and nobody gets stamped twice. Free visits are offered at the till.

Payments
Take payment in person, or through Stripe or Square if your shop has connected an
account. Tips are tracked separately from revenue, because tips are staff money.

Staff and hours
Clock in and out, see the week's shifts, request a day off, and let the owner see
scheduled versus actual hours and the labour cost that follows from them.

Push notifications
A new booking, a cancellation, a client's reply. The app tells you when it happens
rather than when you next look.

BUILT FOR BOOTH RENTERS TOO

If you rent a chair, Arcbay treats your book as yours. You see your own appointments,
your own clients and your own messages — not the shop's, and the owner does not see
yours. That is enforced by the database, not by hiding a button.

GETTING AN ACCOUNT

Any business can get Arcbay, free, right in the app: sign in, tap Create my shop,
name the business and pick its trade — no minimum size, no contract, one chair or
five bays. Want a bespoke website on your own domain, or your own texting number?
Reach us at arcbay.app or hello@arcsmiths.com for that, any time after. If the shop
you work at already uses Arcbay, your owner creates your login and you sign in
here instead.

## Key features

- Day's appointments overview
- Walk-in and appointment management
- Customer history and preferences
- Automated loyalty program
- In-person and online payments
- Staff clock-in/out and scheduling
- Push notifications for updates


## Frequently asked questions about Arcbay

### What types of businesses is Arcbay designed for?

Arcbay is built for a wide range of service businesses including car washes, detailers, barbershops, salons, nail and med spas, groomers, smog and repair shops, and home services. Any business can sign up at arcbay.app.

### Can Arcbay handle walk-in appointments?

Yes, Arcbay allows you to add walk-ins in seconds and manage them alongside existing appointments. You can also easily move appointments if your schedule changes.

### How does Arcbay manage customer loyalty?

Loyalty punches are awarded automatically when a payment is recorded, eliminating manual stamping. Free visits are then offered at the point of sale.

### What payment methods does Arcbay support?

Arcbay supports taking payments in person. It also integrates with Stripe and Square if your shop has connected an account. Tips are tracked separately from revenue.

### Does Arcbay have ads?

No, Arcbay does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### Is Arcbay available on all devices?

Arcbay is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS.

### How often is Arcbay updated?

The latest version of Arcbay is 1.1.1, which was last updated on October 3, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the user sentiment for Arcbay?

Arcbay has received excellent user feedback, holding a rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a very positive reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-03

Improved iPhone layouts, sign-in screens and minute-by-minute time selection.

Barbers can set their own working hours, reopen dated shop closures for their own calendar, and make manual booking exceptions while retaining conflict and time-off checks.

Message clients from their cards and block unwanted future bookings.

Account deletion now includes a 30-day recovery period.

Team loading, settings and other usability fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-18

No release notes.

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