Comparison

Client Checkin vs Purple Couch

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

Head to head
About

Client Checkin

Features
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Allow Therapists to let Clients to check in themselves for an appointment.

About

Purple Couch

This app streamlines client check-ins for various professional offices using an iPad. Clients select their visitor, send a custom message, and staff receive instant text notifications. The interface is customizable with logos and color schemes, offering a quick and cost-effective solution for managing client arrivals.

Highlights
  • Client self check-in via iPad
  • Instant text notifications for staff
  • Customizable branding with logo and colors
  • Easy setup and intuitive interface
  • Multiple subscription tiers for different office sizes
Features
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Client Based Check-In App The world’s EASIEST, most COST-EFFECTIVE client iPad check-in app for Therapists, Doctors, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Accountants, Attorneys, Financial Planners and EVERYONE needing to check-in clients. Seemless Check-In  FAST and EASY!                                                            1) Your client chooses who they are visiting.
 2) They send you a custom message.
 3) You receive a text message “Your next client is here!” 4) Customize the look with your logo and color scheme! Easy to set up. Be up and running in less than 10 minutes with the built-in control panel. Easy to operate. Intuitive interface walks your clients through the check in process. Purple Couch subscription plans are below: - 1-5 Staff Members “Small Office” for $14.99 per month - 6-10 Staff Members “Growing Office” for $19.99 per month - 11-15 Staff Members “Enterprise” for $24.99 per month - 16-20 Staff Members “Enterprise 16” for $29.99 per month - 21-25 Staff Members “Enterprise 21” for $34.99 per month - 26-30 Staff Members “Enterprise 26” for $39.99 per month - 31-35 Staff Members “Enterprise 31” for $44.99 per month - 36-40 Staff Members “Enterprise 36” for $49.99 per month (These prices are in USD, actual charges might be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence.) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. If the subscription is canceled during the subscription period the cancellation will take effect at the end of the current subscription period. You will maintain access to your account until the end of the current subscription period. For more information: Terms of Use - http://159.89.91.81/purple_couch/dev_test/Terms_and_conditions.php Privacy Policy - http://purplecouchapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Client Checkin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Client Checkin at none against Purple Couch's 8. Client Checkin also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Purple Couch sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Client Checkin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Client Checkin ships an update every 2 weeks, Purple Couch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Client Checkin versus Purple Couch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClient CheckinPurple Couch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTherasoft, IncKarl Stenske

In-app purchases

None

Client Checkin

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Purple Couch

Subscriptions8
  • Purple Couch Small Office1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Purple Couch Growing Office1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Purple Couch Enterprise1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • Purple Couch Enterprise 161 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Purple Couch Enterprise 211 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • Enterprise 261 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • Enterprise 311 Month trial$44.991 Month
  • Purple Couch Enterprise 361 Month trial$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Client Checkin free?
Client Checkin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purple Couch free?
Purple Couch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Client Checkin or Purple Couch have ads?
Neither Client Checkin nor Purple Couch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Client Checkin or Purple Couch?
Client Checkin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Purple Couch every 3 months. Most recently, Client Checkin was updated on May 17, 2026 and Purple Couch on June 1, 2026.

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