# BookTime Appointment Manager vs Picktime

The clearest difference is rating: Picktime at 4.4 against BookTime Appointment Manager's 2.4. Picktime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). BookTime Appointment Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookTime Appointment Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Picktime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picktime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picktime has 119 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 43% positive.

BookTime Appointment Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Picktime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookTime Appointment Manager | Picktime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktime-appointment-manager/id1193181380/reviews) | **[4.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picktime/id1643509835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MarkMyDiary Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154479925) | [Picktime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643509837) |

## What reviewers say

### BookTime Appointment Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktime-appointment-manager/id1193181380)

Streamline your business by managing clients and appointments on the go. Automate bookings, send reminders, and track client interactions with this comprehensive tool. Offers self-service booking options for customers and detailed analytics for business insights.

**Highlights:** Self-service bookings, Business management and scheduling, Client management, SMS and reminders, Invoice templates, Sync with calendar, Analytics

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH PACK | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 YEAR OFFER PACK | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 YEAR PACK | $149.99 | per year |
| 1 YEAR PACK - 1 MEMBER | $299.99 | per year |
| 1 YEAR PACK - 3 MEMBERS | $399.99 | per year |


### Picktime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picktime/id1643509835)

This app helps small businesses manage appointments, classes, and rentals. It offers online booking, automated reminders, payment processing, and staff scheduling. Streamline operations and reduce no-shows with this comprehensive tool.

**Highlights:** Online booking system, Automated appointment reminders, Class and group bookings, Contactless payment processing, Staff scheduling and round robin, Calendar integrations, Waitlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 👍 Good for small businesses
- 👍 Free version available
- 👍 Online diary and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading pricing structure
- 👎 Slow pre-sales support
- 👎 Clients can't book more than once a day
- 🐛 Syncing issues with calendar
- 🐛 Mobile app not optimized

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing is not always accurate
- Picktime not recognizing blocked days off
- App crashes on opening
- Latest version crashes
- App closes immediately after opening

**Requested features**

- Clearer minimum monthly/annual cost upfront
- Genuine single-user plan
- iCal integration
- iPad optimized view
- Auto checkout option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookTime Appointment Manager free?

BookTime Appointment Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picktime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookTime Appointment Manager or Picktime?

Picktime is rated higher. BookTime Appointment Manager averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Picktime averages 4.4 from 119 ratings.

### Do BookTime Appointment Manager or Picktime have ads?

Neither BookTime Appointment Manager nor Picktime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookTime Appointment Manager or Picktime?

BookTime Appointment Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Picktime every 5 days. Most recently, BookTime Appointment Manager was updated on October 9, 2026 and Picktime on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*