Comparison

Plain vs Soloist

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

Head to head
About

Plain

This business messenger allows users to create reminders for themselves and others, helping to track progress and focus on important tasks. It ensures timely notifications to keep workflows on track.

Highlights
  • Business messenger
  • Create reminders
  • Assign reminders
  • Track progress
  • Focus on important tasks
  • Timely notifications
Features
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Plain, это простое приложение, объединяющее в себе мессенджер и функционал удобный для работы. В нем можно создавать напоминания для себя и других людей. Следите за прогрессом и фокусируйтесь на том что важно. Plain напомнит вовремя. Это удобно, попробуйте.

About

Soloist

Features
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Run your service business without the hassle. Clients book themselves 24/7 through your personal page — no calls, no chat threads. You get the appointment. They get an automatic confirmation. ONLINE BOOKING - Your personal page at your-name.soloist.online - Clients pick a service and time in under a minute - Buffer time between appointments so you're never rushed - Reviews collected automatically after every visit CLIENT ACCOUNT - Personal client area - View, cancel or repeat bookings in a few taps - Save appointments to Google or Apple Calendar - Service details and prices in every confirmation REMINDERS - Your own Telegram bot with your name and avatar (Pro) - Automatic SMS reminders to clients - Fewer no-shows, no empty slots CLIENTS & APPOINTMENTS - Client base with notes, photos and history - Full visit and payment history - Recurring bookings for regular clients - Import contacts from your phone FINANCE & ANALYTICS - Revenue tracking per appointment - Top services, occupancy rate, average bill - Reports for any period — no spreadsheets needed TEAM - Multiple specialists in one account - Separate schedules and services per performer - Access control and permission management Perfect for: hair salons, barbershops, nail studios, massage therapists, cosmetologists, photographers, personal trainers, tutors — anyone who works by appointment. Try free for 7 days. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plain4 screens
Soloist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plain at none against Soloist's 6. Plain also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Soloist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Plain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain ships an update every 4 weeks, Soloist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Plain versus Soloist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainSoloist
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomon LtdYelyzaveta Korniichuk

In-app purchases

None

Plain

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Soloist

Subscriptions6
  • Standard — Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro — Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Standard — 6 Months$38.996 Months
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  • Standard — Annual$63.991 Year
  • Pro — 6 Months$71.996 Months
  • Pro Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Plain free?
Plain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soloist free?
Soloist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain or Soloist have ads?
Neither Plain nor Soloist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain or Soloist?
Plain ships an update every 4 weeks, and Soloist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plain was updated on November 6, 2026 and Soloist on October 31, 2026.

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