SQUIRE™ Commander vs FolioNails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Appointment scheduling
- Client retention tools
- Product and service sales
- Marketing text/email
- Payroll management
- Point of sale system
- Online booking
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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
FolioNails
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FolioNails is the business app built exclusively for nail technicians. Whether you do gel, acrylics, dip, or nail art, everything you need to run your nail business professionally is right here — your portfolio, your clients, your formulas, your income, and your bookings, all in one place. Your portfolio is your business card. FolioNails lets you build a stunning before and after portfolio from every set you create. Add nail shape tags, length tags, and design styles so clients can browse your work by exactly what they want. Share individual transformations as beautifully branded cards on Instagram and TikTok, or generate a full PDF lookbook to send to potential clients. Caption Studio writes ready to post captions for you so you spend less time thinking and more time doing nails. The Formula Vault means you will never forget a colour combination again. Log every detail of every set including base colour, top coat, nail brand, prep, cure time, and removal method. When a client comes back six weeks later asking for the same look, you can pull it up in seconds. Formulas are linked directly to your client cards so the information is always where you need it. Client Cards keep your entire client history organised without you having to think about it. Every visit, every payment, every formula, every photo is logged under the right client automatically. You can take an avatar photo straight from the app, search your client list instantly, and see at a glance who is due for a rebook. Send a personalised rebook message by SMS with one tap. The Booking Link feature gives you a professional booking page you can share anywhere. When a new client finds you on Instagram or TikTok, they can request an appointment directly through your personal FolioNails booking page. You see the request, check your schedule, and accept or suggest a new time — all without leaving the app. Track your income effortlessly with the Finance tab. Log payments, track tips, record expenses, and see your monthly and annual earnings at a glance. FolioNails supports your local currency so your numbers always look right. Annual income statements are available for Pro users who need to stay on top of their business finances at tax time. The Supply Inventory lets you track every product you own, from gel polishes to top coats to builder gels. Set low stock alerts so you never run out of your most used products mid-week. Scan your inventory before ordering and generate a reorder list automatically. FolioNails Pro unlocks the full power of the app including unlimited portfolio posts,, Supply Inventory, Annual Statements, unlimited Formula entries, and more. You can start completely free with no credit card required and upgrade when you are ready to grow. FolioNails was designed by people who understand the nail industry. It speaks your language, works the way you work, and is built to help you look professional, stay organised, and earn more doing the work you love. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQUIRE™ Commander at none against FolioNails's 2. SQUIRE™ Commander also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FolioNails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SQUIRE™ Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQUIRE™ Commander ships an update every 11 days, FolioNails every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQUIRE™ Commander | FolioNails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 9380-4185 Quebec Inc. | Angela Freeman |
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
FolioNails
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SQUIRE™ Commander
No in-app purchases
FolioNails
- FolioNails Pro$9.991 Month
- FolioNails Pro14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
Is SQUIRE™ Commander free?
Is FolioNails free?
Do SQUIRE™ Commander or FolioNails have ads?
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