# Square Appointments vs Tattoo Studio Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Square Appointments at 4.9 against Tattoo Studio Pro's 3.4. Square Appointments also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (195K vs 88). Tattoo Studio Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tattoo Studio Pro sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Square Appointments asks for nothing beyond the download.

Square Appointments holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Appointments has 195K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Square Appointments's written reviews are positive against 48% of Tattoo Studio Pro's.

Square Appointments ships an update every 4 days, Tattoo Studio Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square Appointments | Tattoo Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (195K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-appointments-scheduler/id1023050786/reviews)** | [3.4 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-studio-pro/id1490817384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **195K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 792 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) | [Zadie Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510223554) |

## What reviewers say

### Square Appointments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-appointments-scheduler/id1023050786)

Manage your business with an all-in-one solution for booking, scheduling, and payments. Offer 24/7 online booking, send automated reminders, and process payments securely. Track client details and manage your team's calendars and reports.

**Highlights:** 24/7 online booking, Automated appointment reminders, Secure payment processing, Client management, Team calendar management, Point of sale system

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful appointment reminders
- 💳 Integrated payment processing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🕰️ Recurring appointments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 📞 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments disappearing or not syncing
- Issues with changing or rescheduling appointments
- Unreliable notification system
- Incorrect time/date display
- Trouble connecting with Square payment system

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize text/email reminders
- Option to block time slots for personal use
- Integration with more calendar apps
- Easier way to manage multiple locations
- Feature to collect deposits or prepayments


### Tattoo Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-studio-pro/id1490817384)

Streamline your tattoo studio operations with this all-in-one management app. Manage appointments, digital forms, client portfolios, and team collaboration. Boost revenue and cut no-shows with integrated payment processing and customizable reminders.

**Highlights:** Digital client forms, Appointment management, Portfolio showcase, Team collaboration, Automated reminders, Stripe POS integration, Financial tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOLO Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| FORMS Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PLUS Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| CREW Montyly | $69.00 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| TRIBE Monthly | $119.00 | per month |
| SOLO Yearly | $239.00 | per year |
| FORMS Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| PLUS Yearly | $399.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $499.99 | per year |
| CREW Yearly | $579.00 | per year |
| TRIBE Yearly | $990.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Saves time and money
- 👍 Looks professional
- 👍 Stores client data
- 👍 Sends appointment reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Constantly logs out
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Unusable after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App logs users out unexpectedly
- App shows error messages about incomplete fields or permissions
- App tells users they don't have a subscription when they do
- App won't let users access their queue

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust prices on paperwork
- Easier search for previous clients
- Add 'emergency contact' section
- Way to select multiple clients to back up data
- Option to remove piercing option for tattoo-only studios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Square Appointments free?

Square Appointments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tattoo Studio Pro free?

Tattoo Studio Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Square Appointments or Tattoo Studio Pro?

Square Appointments is rated higher. Square Appointments averages 4.9 out of 5 from 195K ratings, while Tattoo Studio Pro averages 3.4 from 88 ratings.

### Do Square Appointments or Tattoo Studio Pro have ads?

Neither Square Appointments nor Tattoo Studio Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Square Appointments or Tattoo Studio Pro?

Square Appointments ships an update every 4 days, and Tattoo Studio Pro weekly. Most recently, Square Appointments was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tattoo Studio Pro on September 17, 2026.

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