Comparison

Gloss vs Client Note Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Gloss

This app helps hair colorists and stylists manage client information and save hair color formulas. It allows for easy client import, photo capture, and communication, streamlining salon operations for professionals.

Highlights
  • Save color formulas
  • Manage client details
  • Import/add clients
  • Snap appointment photos
  • Track client charges
  • Contact clients
  • Set birthday reminders
Features
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For hair colorists and stylists who are tired of index cards and makeshift salon appointment solutions, Gloss is the simple way to save hair color formulas and client info. Unlike other apps, it is easy-to-use and designed specifically for the hair industry. Gloss is the essential app for the modern hair colorist. “Exactly what I was looking for.” - Colorist, Serge Normant at John Frieda “My favorite new app.” – Harry Josh Here's the deal: -Save color formulas and client details -Import existing clients or add new ones -Snap photos for each appointment -Keep track of what you charge each client -Contact clients via email or phone -Send mass emails to multiple clients -Share photos via social media -Set birthday reminders -Get a daily reminder to enter formulas -Keep supplies lists -Use the app on multiple devices Got feedback? We’re all ears. Hit us up at: info@glossapp.club --- Join free for a month. Then, it's only $2.99/month* when you purchase an annual subscription ($35.99/year) or $3.99/month with a monthly subscription. If you enjoy your Gloss trial, your membership will automatically continue for as long as you choose to remain a member. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. View our Terms of Use here: https://glossapp.club/terms-of-use *Price may vary in countries outside the US including Canada and Australia due to Apple’s tax treatment policy.

About

Client Note Tracker

Easily record and retrieve client interactions and details. Add custom fields, notes with photos, and access your data across multiple devices via cloud backup. Ideal for professionals needing organized client management.

Highlights
  • Searchable client list
  • Custom client fields
  • Notes with photos and dictation
  • Cloud backup and multi-device access
  • Export notes to PDF
  • Reusable note templates
Features
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Use Client Note Tracker to remember client interactions and quickly look up client details. The app is easy to learn and intuitive to use. How it works: Clients are added to a searchable list similar to a contacts app. When adding a new client, you can enter information such as email, phone number, and any custom fields you’d like to keep track of across clients. Once a client is created, notes can be added for each client through typing or dictation. Photos relevant to your business? Add images to remember visuals on any note. All of your client information is backed up to the cloud so you can access your data on multiple devices using the same login. View and update notes from your phone, tablet, or the web at clientnotetracker.com. Features: - Simple, ad-free, intuitive interface - Autosave notes and images - Add custom details for each client - Access account on many devices - Export notes to pdf - Create reusable note templates Who is the app for: Client Note Tracker is flexible and can apply to many different people who want to save information and notes about their clients. Professionals in the beauty industry can use the app to save notes and photos about formulas, techniques, or materials used. These may be hairdressers, beauticians, aestheticians, make-up artists, nail technicians, cosmetologists, tattoo artists, or barbers. Pet groomers, dog trainers, and dog walkers can save details about the pets and associated owners. Small business owners selling products can save a list of clients they sell to and a note recording each item in the sale. Real estate agents or wedding planners can using the notes to track client interests and progress over time. Personal trainers can record the weights and exercises used by their clients each workout. Pro plan: Try Client Note Tracker completely for free with all features except for a limit on the number of notes. Subscribe to unlock the full version with no note limit. Terms and conditions: https://www.clientnotetracker.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.clientnotetracker.com/privacy-policy — We highly value a positive user experience, privacy, and transparency. Rest assured, there will be no ads in the app and we will never sell your personal data to third parties. Questions or feedback? Feel free to reach us at team@clientnotetracker.com! If you’re enjoying Client Note Tracker we’d be thrilled if you leave us a review. Start your journey towards organizing all your client notes and details, download Client Note Tracker today!

Screenshots

Gloss4 screens
Client Note Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Client Note Tracker at freemium against Gloss's subscription. Client Note Tracker also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 53%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Gloss's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (624 vs 103). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Gloss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Client Note Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Client Note Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gloss has 624 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Gloss's written reviews are positive against 89% of Client Note Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gloss ships an update every 10 days, Client Note Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gloss versus Client Note Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlossClient Note Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (624 ratings)4.8 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRentroom Inc.Sandpiper Apps LLC

Customer experience

Gloss

All ratings624 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative37.9%

Client Note Tracker

All ratings103 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.8%

Bugs and requests

Gloss

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect date and time stamps after updates
  • Inability to access client data and formulas after updates
  • Login and account access issues
  • Syncing and data loss problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit client names and delete clients
  • Improved note formatting and display
  • Ability to print or export formulas
  • Support for multiple currencies
  • Android app version

Client Note Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gloss

Subscriptions2
  • Gloss1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Gloss1 Month trial$35.991 Year
6 purchases

Client Note Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Pro Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pro monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Pro Plan$23.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Gloss free?
Gloss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Client Note Tracker free?
Client Note Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gloss or Client Note Tracker?
Client Note Tracker is rated higher. Gloss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Client Note Tracker averages 4.8 from 103 ratings.
Do Gloss or Client Note Tracker have ads?
Neither Gloss nor Client Note Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gloss or Client Note Tracker?
Gloss ships an update every 10 days, and Client Note Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gloss was updated on September 19, 2026 and Client Note Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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