Comparison

SQUIRE™ Commander vs Ephemeral Journal

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

Head to head
About

SQUIRE™ Commander

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
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An all-in-one platform to power your barbershop operations. Take control of operations, increase revenue, and delight your customers with a single, easy-to-use platform. All in one system - Control everything from one location - Sell products & services - Maintain client retention - Send marketing texts and emails to your customers - Manage payroll - Schedule appointments in seconds - Offer barber bios Point of sale - Choose customer payment method - ApplePay - Chip reader - Traditional swipe Other features include: - Online Booking - Inventory Management - Gift cards & Loyalty - Integration with Instagram, etc. - Waitlist -- The most successful barbershops run on SQUIRE. "SQUIRE is not just a booking app. It's truly business management software. It's complete and does everything I need." - Eliot, Owner of Elliot and Co., Las Vegas "I love that SQUIRE makes it really easy to manage multiple locations." - Justin, Owner of Rooks Barbershop, Portland Oregon "SQUIRE brings so much simplicity to my work and allows me to concentrate on cutting hair." - Simon, Owner of Monthly Barbershop, Montreal, Canada "My favorite feature is the Instagram booking. Customers can book from my personal IG page. That's genius!" - Josh, Owner of Throne, Toronto, Canada -- Featured on Forbes, Business Insider, and TechCrunch -- SQUIRE Technologies is a company dedicated to making style and grooming for men simple. Feel free to contact us: support@getsquire.com

About

Ephemeral Journal

This minimalist diary app offers a secure and private space for your thoughts. Entries are automatically deleted after 24 hours and stored locally, ensuring your reflections remain yours alone. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with customizable themes and daily prompts.

Highlights
  • Local storage
  • Biometric authentication
  • 24-hour entry deletion
  • Minimalist design
  • Daily writing prompts
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Ephemeral Journal: Your Private, Secure, and Ephemeral Diary Looking for a safe space to capture your thoughts, feelings, and ideas without worrying about privacy? Ephemeral Journal offers a minimalist journaling experience focused on security and simplicity. Key Features: Privacy First: All your entries are stored locally on your device and secured with biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID). No data is ever stored on servers or shared with third parties. Ephemeral Entries: Embrace the freedom of writing without permanence. Entries are automatically deleted after 24 hours, encouraging honest and uninhibited expression. Minimalist Design: A clean, intuitive interface that lets you focus on what matters—your writing. Daily Writing Prompts: Kickstart your journaling with thought-provoking prompts that inspire reflection. Customizable Themes: Personalize your journaling experience with a selection of elegant themes and color schemes. Distraction-Free Writing: No ads, no clutter—just you and your thoughts. Why Choose Ephemeral Journal? No Accounts or Sign-Ups: Start journaling immediately without the hassle of creating an account or remembering a password. 100% Offline: Write anytime, anywhere. Ephemeral Journal doesn't require an internet connection. Automatic Data Deletion: Maintain peace of mind knowing your entries won't linger indefinitely. Who Is Ephemeral Journal For? Mindfulness Practitioners: Enhance your mindfulness routine by jotting down daily reflections. Writers and Creatives: Capture fleeting ideas and inspirations without overthinking. Privacy-Conscious Users: Enjoy a secure space that's truly yours. Support and Feedback We value your feedback! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us.

Screenshots

SQUIRE™ Commander4 screens
Ephemeral Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ephemeral Journal at 100% against SQUIRE™ Commander's 49%. Ephemeral Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SQUIRE™ Commander's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Ephemeral Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQUIRE™ Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ephemeral Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQUIRE™ Commander has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SQUIRE™ Commander's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ephemeral Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, Ephemeral Journal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SQUIRE™ Commander versus Ephemeral Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQUIRE™ CommanderEphemeral Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9380-4185 Quebec Inc.Joshua Scott Weesner

Customer experience

SQUIRE™ Commander

All ratings4,427 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative47.0%

Ephemeral Journal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SQUIRE™ Commander

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Ephemeral Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SQUIRE™ Commander

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ephemeral Journal

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is SQUIRE™ Commander free?
SQUIRE™ Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ephemeral Journal free?
Ephemeral Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQUIRE™ Commander or Ephemeral Journal?
Ephemeral Journal is rated higher. SQUIRE™ Commander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Ephemeral Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SQUIRE™ Commander or Ephemeral Journal have ads?
Ephemeral Journal shows ads; SQUIRE™ Commander does not.
Which is updated more often, SQUIRE™ Commander or Ephemeral Journal?
SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, and Ephemeral Journal fortnightly. Most recently, SQUIRE™ Commander was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ephemeral Journal on June 9, 2026.

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