Plain vs Soloist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Business messenger
- Create reminders
- Assign reminders
- Track progress
- Focus on important tasks
- Timely notifications
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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.
Soloist
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Soloist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Plain asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Plain | Soloist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pomon Ltd | Yelyzaveta Korniichuk |
In-app purchases
Plain
No in-app purchases
Soloist
- 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









