Comparison

PhiApp vs Vagaro iconic

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

Head to head
About

PhiApp

This app serves both artists and clients in the beauty industry. Artists can access advanced tools for various treatments, medical consultations, and client management. Clients can find artists, manage their treatment history, and receive aftercare information.

Highlights
  • Symmetry tools for beauty treatments
  • Direct medical consultant access
  • Extensive FAQ database
  • Product and course notifications
  • Salon and staff scheduling calendar
  • Client medical and treatment history
  • Find local Phi Artists
Features
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PhiApp is intended for use by Phi Artists and clients alike. You can choose whether you will use PhiApp as an Artist or a Customer (client). If you are a Phi Artist: Your PhiApp will be equipped with state-of-the-art symmetry tools used to perform treatments such as PhiBrows, Philings, Contour, PhiAreola, and PhiScalp. The application gives you non-stop access to PhiAcademy’s official medical consultant/physician who will answer any questions and/or concerns you may have, and as quickly as possible. You also have access to our FAQ database, which contains over 7,000 answers and is constantly growing 24/7! PhiApp will always notify you of any new products and PhiAcademy courses now available! This application includes one of the most modern organizational calendars which allows you to organize your schedule – your own personal treatments or those of your entire salon. You can also create multiple calendars for each of your staff members that you can monitor at any time. One of the most significant features of this app is fast access to all your clients’ medical and treatment histories but your clients must grant you access to their histories before you are able to view them. If you are a customer (client): The PhiApp aims to inform you of all your treatments and post-treatment aftercare. The application allows you to consult with PhiAcademy’s official medical consultant/physician if you should have any questions concerning the use of medication or any illness before, during and after undergoing treatment(s). PhiApp allows you to fill in your medical and treatment histories, allowing you to save time when visiting the salon for treatment. This information will be made available to your chosen Artist(s) if you grant access only. The app’s map makes it easy for you to find the Phi Artists, Royal Artists, Masters, Grand Masters closest to you.

About

Vagaro iconic

This app connects business owners and professionals with inspiration and knowledge to grow their ventures. It provides event schedules, attendee networking, and instant updates for important sessions and updates.

Highlights
  • Business growth inspiration and knowledge
  • Networking with peers
  • Event session notifications
  • Access to agenda and maps
  • Speaker information and insights
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Vagaro empowers business owners, entrepreneurs and self-made professionals who are building a business at any level. Join our community of your peers as we provide inspiration and knowledge around the platform, along with strategies to help you get started & scale to the next level of success. With our app, we'll make sure you don't miss any of the wonderful sessions we have scheduled for you throughout the two days here in sunny Napa. This also allows you to seamlessly connect with other attendees online. Get more out of iconic.25: - Never miss important updates. Get instant notifications from event organizers. - Access the agenda, interactive floor maps, parking directions and more. - Conveniently explore speakers' information and get insights to their sessions

Screenshots

PhiApp4 screens
Vagaro iconic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vagaro iconic at 100% against PhiApp's 27%. Vagaro iconic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). PhiApp's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PhiApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Vagaro iconic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vagaro iconic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhiApp has 73 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PhiApp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vagaro iconic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhiApp ships an update every 5 weeks, Vagaro iconic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhiApp versus Vagaro iconic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhiAppVagaro iconic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (73 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPhiAcademy GmbHVagaro Inc

Customer experience

PhiApp

All ratings73 ratings
Positive50.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

Vagaro iconic

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PhiApp

Subscriptions3
  • PhiApp PRO14 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • PhiApp PRO$31.996 Months
  • PhiApp PRO$59.991 Year
None

Vagaro iconic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhiApp free?
PhiApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vagaro iconic free?
Vagaro iconic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhiApp or Vagaro iconic?
Vagaro iconic is rated higher. PhiApp averages 3.2 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Vagaro iconic averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do PhiApp or Vagaro iconic have ads?
Neither PhiApp nor Vagaro iconic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhiApp or Vagaro iconic?
PhiApp ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vagaro iconic every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhiApp was updated on October 22, 2026 and Vagaro iconic on October 24, 2026.

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