# Ovatu (Legacy)

> Business management app for scheduling, bookings, and marketing. (iPhone/iPad app by Ovatu Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovatu-legacy/id410428585 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ovatu Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/357409391)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 165 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovatu-legacy/id410428585/reviews.md

## What is Ovatu (Legacy)?

You are currently viewing the Ovatu legacy app. We have recently completed an exciting overhaul of Ovatu that will make your experience faster, more intuitive and more enjoyable.
To access the latest version of Ovatu (OvatuNext), follow this link: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/ovatu-next/id1589890786


Scheduling
Stay on top of your appointments with Ovatu’s clean and simple scheduling tools. Book single, multi or group appointments to suit your needs. Minimise no-shows with automated reminders. Encourage repeat business with follow up notifications.

Whatever your needs, we've got you covered...

Timetable
Run a yoga studio, dance classes or gym? Enter your weekly timetable once and never have to worry about updating it until something changes. Have all of your available classes listed on your website showing if there are still spaces available. Sell monthly, 6-monthly or annual passes for set sessions and remind customers when they're up for renewal.

Convenient Online Booking
While you're busy with your customers or having some well-deserved rest. Enjoy the convenience of customers booking their own appointments via your Facebook page, your own website or a mini-site that we provide. They can seeing exactly who's available and when and book themselves straight into your schedule. Allow your customers to pay when they book!

All of this without ever having to pick up the phone.

Point of Every Sale
Make Ovatu the point of every sale with full check out capabilities! Create an invoice straight from the reservation page, record payment, email receipts and rebook the next appointment all from the one screen.

Printers, Cash Drawers, barcode scanning, taxes, discounts... oh my!

Marketing
Our integrated marketing tools allow you to promote new services and offers. Reach all of your customers instantly. Filter by service or employee or only to customers who haven't booked in a few weeks.

Allow yourself to be heard!


This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life

## Key features

- Appointment scheduling
- Automated reminders
- Online booking
- Timetable management
- Point of sale
- Marketing tools

## What do users think of Ovatu (Legacy)?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 📅 Useful scheduling features
- 📨 Automated client reminders
- 🤝 Great customer support
- 🌐 Online booking integration
- 🧠 Comprehensive business management

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Issues with syncing or updating
- 📱 Limited functionality on mobile app
- 🕰️ Inconvenient scheduling limitations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes or won't open after updates
- Scheduling issues like double-booking

**Most requested features**

- Improved reporting and analytics
- Ability to export client data
- More customization options
- Integrated payment processing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovatu-legacy/id410428585/reviews.md

### 2/5 — your update broke scheduling

*2022-08-08, version 6.4*

i can’t schedule clients now, i have to use the website.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2021-11-02, version 6.3*

Saving my salon £100 pm by moving from salon Iris to OvATU
Has useful features we haven’t had before like
Payment with online booking
Gift vouchers online
Fantastic support, quick and reliable. 
Well priced! 
Taking photos of clients strait into system. 

It’s simple to use for both staff and clients. 
Just fantastic
Love it!

### 1/5 — Not Happy

*2020-07-28, version 6.2*

The app decided to update halfway through the day today (on its own, I don’t have automatic update set for it) and now the app won’t open!  I have turned my device on and off countless times and still the same thing!  I use this for appointments in my salon and now I can’t book appointments or see what clients are coming for!

### 3/5 — Wish everything was accessible by app

*2020-06-04, version 6.1*

This app is great, but it would be a lot more useful if all the pro features actually worked on the app. Having to switch to the browser version while still on my phone and then having that version not work well on mobile means that the pro version is at best super inconvenient and at worst pretty useless if you have an iPhone or iPad to run your business with. I’m not an app developer so I have no idea what the reasoning is for this, maybe it is hard to fix? But it really takes a lot away from what would be an otherwise perfect app.

### 2/5 — Unhappy

*2020-05-07, version 6.1*

I am already frustrated with this app because I can’t even log in. I’m using the credentials straight from the email I’ve been given and it won’t work, yet I am able to log in through the computer without any problems. Why do I have to log in with a set of random numbers instead of my email like I can through my laptop? Of course there is no way to contact help so I’m not able to do anything with appointments until I can get to a desktop/laptop.

### 1/5 — So bad

*2020-04-09, version 6.1*

So bad

### 5/5 — The best team I’m working with ✔️

*2019-12-10, version 6.0*

Imagine busy salon... there is no time to pick up phone to cancel, reschedule or book new person take all details, payment, sent email confirmation, work on your current customer giving 5* device  and ..... stay sane 🤣
Ovatu does it all and more ✅
They are great. Help me manage over 2000 people customer base. They only thing I have to do is click “ confirm appointment”.
I have tons of millions questions every now and than- I do beauty not software 😉 and Ovatu team will always find time to explain, sent link etc
Thank you 🙏🏼 xx

### 5/5 — The best!

*2018-07-01, version 5.4.2*

Suits all my needs including customizable business hours on a weekly basis, customer booking, and convenient payment methods (including linked to the square app). Thanks so much!

### 5/5 — Ovatu review

*2018-06-30, version 5.4.2*

Only problem -the free version crashed and I lost all my appointments 
Someone said the owner of the app is contactable ? I don't know who that is. 
It says back up to iTunes for the free version 
How do I access that ? Help 
Love love love the app. X

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2018-05-09, version 5.4.2*

This app has everything you need to run a business. It is the complete package. I am still shocked at how good this app is. I am recommending this app to everyone who runs a business.

## Frequently asked questions about Ovatu (Legacy)

### What does the Ovatu (Legacy) app do?

This app helps businesses manage appointments, classes, and customer bookings. It offers features like scheduling, automated reminders, online booking, point of sale capabilities, and integrated marketing tools to streamline operations.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include simple scheduling for single, multi, or group appointments, timetable management for recurring classes, convenient online booking options via Facebook, website, or a mini-site, full point of sale capabilities with invoicing and payment recording, and integrated marketing tools for promotions.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is listed as 'free' and does not have in-app purchases or ads. However, it is important to note that this is a legacy version, and a newer version, OvatuNext, is available.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for small businesses and service providers, such as yoga studios, dance classes, or gyms, who need to manage their schedules, bookings, and customer communications efficiently.

### Can customers pay for services through the app?

Yes, customers can pay for appointments when they book them online. The app also includes full checkout capabilities, allowing businesses to create invoices, record payments, and email receipts directly from the reservation page.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.8 — 2023-03-01

Bug fixes

### 6.5.7 — 2023-03-01

Bug fixes

### 6.5.6 — 2023-02-02

Bug fixes

### 6.5.5 — 2023-01-29

Bug fixes

### 6.5.4 — 2023-01-28

Buf fixes

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