# SQUIRE™ Commander vs RoyalBook

SQUIRE™ Commander and RoyalBook both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of RoyalBook's written reviews are positive against 49% of SQUIRE™ Commander's. SQUIRE™ Commander's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 418). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SQUIRE™ Commander against 4.9 for RoyalBook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQUIRE™ Commander has 4.4K ratings behind it against 418, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of SQUIRE™ Commander's written reviews are positive against 96% of RoyalBook's.

SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, RoyalBook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQUIRE™ Commander | RoyalBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squire-commander/id1254375220/reviews) | **[4.9 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royalbook/id1580672943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 220 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [9380-4185 Quebec Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459129355) | [RoyalBook LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580672945) |

## What reviewers say

### SQUIRE™ Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squire-commander/id1254375220)

This comprehensive platform streamlines barbershop operations, from appointment scheduling and client management to sales, payroll, and marketing. It offers a point-of-sale system, online booking, inventory management, and loyalty programs to help businesses grow and enhance customer experience.

**Highlights:** Appointment scheduling, Client retention tools, Product and service sales, Marketing text/email, Payroll management, Point of sale system, Online booking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful for barbers
- 🚀 Reliable booking system
- 🚀 Convenient for clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 💰 Hidden/excessive fees
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments disappearing from schedule
- Inability to log in or access account
- Incorrect payment calculations and reporting
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to modify appointments
- Customizable time slots
- Improved reporting and analytics
- Push notifications for shop owners
- In-app payment options for clients


### RoyalBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royalbook/id1580672943)

This platform connects barbers with clients, allowing for easy appointment booking and management. Barbers can showcase their work, attract new clients, and manage their schedules efficiently. Clients can discover and book services from barbers nearby or across the country.

**Highlights:** Dynamic barber portfolio feed, Client appointment booking, Seamless schedule management, Nationwide barber discovery, In-app client messaging, Client haircut history notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Simple booking and rescheduling
- 💡 Direct client texting feature
- 💡 Automated client text messages
- 💡 Free to use for barbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Required updates block booking
- 🐛 Concerns about review deletion

**Reported bugs**

- Required updates to book
- Concerns about review deletion policy

**Requested features**

- Payment through the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQUIRE™ Commander free?

SQUIRE™ Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RoyalBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQUIRE™ Commander or RoyalBook?

RoyalBook is rated higher. SQUIRE™ Commander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while RoyalBook averages 4.9 from 418 ratings.

### Do SQUIRE™ Commander or RoyalBook have ads?

Neither SQUIRE™ Commander nor RoyalBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQUIRE™ Commander or RoyalBook?

SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, and RoyalBook every 10 days. Most recently, SQUIRE™ Commander was updated on September 24, 2026 and RoyalBook on September 21, 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.*