Comparison

Colavosalon vs Master UP

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

Head to head
About

Colavosalon

Streamline your beauty business with an all-in-one salon management app. Handle bookings, client data, sales, and finances effortlessly. Automate reminders and communication to reduce no-shows and boost recurring sales.

Highlights
  • Automated booking and reminders
  • Client data management
  • Revenue and expense tracking
  • Product sales and inventory
  • Staff performance and commissions
  • Prepaid packages and vouchers
Features
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**Super Easy Salon Management** All your bookings, clients, sales, and operations — in one app. Trusted by 210,000+ beauty professionals worldwide. “Colavo is the easiest way to modernize your salon” — Stylists everywhere FREE TO GET STARTED Set up your salon in minutes — no training required. Works on mobile and tablet, anytime, anywhere. Manage your revenue and client data easily. POWERFUL BOOKING TOOLS Get Bookings from Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and your website. Send Automated WhatsApp reminders to reduce no-shows. Personalize automated client communication in English and Spanish. Offer Prepaid Packages and Vouchers for recurring sales. ALL-IN-ONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Track Revenue, Expenses, and Staff Performance. Product Sales and Inventory. Real-time sales stats and performance trends Manage staff commissions, and payouts in one place. FOR EVERY BEAUTY SERVICE Hair, nails, lashes, makeup, skincare, waxing, tattoos, massage — even pet grooming. ColavoSalon is built for solo stylists, teams, and multi-location salons. TRUSTED WORLDWIDE Available in 22 languages and used across 30+ countries. From local studios to global salons — ColavoSalon keeps your business running, beautifully. Learn more: [www.colavosalon.com](http://www.colavosalon.com/) Need support? Contact us at [help@colavosalon.com](mailto:help@colavosalon.com) Terms of Use: https://policy.colavosalon.com/stipulation_en-us.html Privacy Policy: http://privacy.colavosalon.com/privacy_en-us.html

About

Master UP

Streamline client bookings and manage your schedule efficiently. This app helps beauty professionals reduce missed appointments and organize daily planning, allowing more focus on client services. It centralizes client information, notes, and preferences for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Client appointment management
  • Automated appointment reminders
  • Client profile and notes storage
  • Service and availability setting
  • Prepayment tracking
  • Daily planning tools
Features
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Managing client bookings and schedules shouldn’t take extra time. Master UP helps beauty professionals stay organized, reduce missed appointments, and keep daily planning under control — so you can focus on your work, not admin tasks. Whether you work independently or manage a small team, Master UP adapts to your routine. Clients can book 24/7, your schedule stays clear and up to date, and all client information is stored in one place. Notes and preferences are easy to find, so every visit feels more personal and consistent. Instead of switching between messages, notes, and calendars, you get one simple workflow that supports real workdays. Why Master UP works for beauty professionals - Keep all appointments in one clear calendar and manage bookings faster. - Set availability, services, and shifts without confusion, even when plans change. - Store client history, notes, and preferences in organized client profiles. - Send automatic reminders to reduce no-shows and last-minute mix-ups. - Plan your day with simple tools that keep tasks and appointments aligned. - Track prepayments and stay on top of upcoming visits without spreadsheets. - Stay consistent with repeat clients by keeping key details and routines saved. Built for real workdays Master UP is designed for busy schedules where every minute matters. It keeps planning, bookings, reminders, client details, and payments organized in one workflow — so your day stays predictable even when it’s full. Update availability quickly, review upcoming appointments at a glance, and keep communication with clients smooth and professional. Grow with confidence A clear schedule and reliable reminders help protect your time and income. With client notes and preferences always available, you can deliver a better experience and build long-term loyalty. Master UP makes it easier to stay on track, avoid mistakes, and keep your business running smoothly. Join thousands of professionals who use Master UP daily. Download the app and get back to what you love — creating beauty.

Screenshots

Colavosalon4 screens
Master UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Master UP at 5.0 against Colavosalon's 4.2. Master UP also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 76%). Colavosalon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (65 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Colavosalon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.00 per month and Master UP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Master UP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colavosalon has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Colavosalon's written reviews are positive against 90% of Master UP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colavosalon ships an update every 5 days, Master UP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Colavosalon versus Master UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColavosalonMaster UP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (65 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB215 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCOLAVOGROUNDJSW Tech SL

Customer experience

Colavosalon

All ratings65 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.0%

Master UP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Colavosalon

Subscriptions5
  • Starter Monthly$24.001 Month
  • Standard Monthly$46.001 Month
  • Starter Yearly$219.001 Year
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  • Standard Yearly$449.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$679.001 Year
One-time2
  • 1000 Credits$23.00
  • 5000 Credits$96.00
6 purchases

Master UP

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Month Premium$23.991 Month
  • 1 Month VIP$35.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$66.993 Months
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  • 3 Month VIP$98.993 Months
  • 6 Month Premium$129.996 Months
  • 6 Month VIP$194.996 Months

Questions

Is Colavosalon free?
Colavosalon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Master UP free?
Master UP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Colavosalon or Master UP?
Master UP is rated higher. Colavosalon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Master UP averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Colavosalon or Master UP have ads?
Neither Colavosalon nor Master UP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colavosalon or Master UP?
Colavosalon ships an update every 5 days, and Master UP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Colavosalon was updated on October 17, 2026 and Master UP on October 15, 2026.

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