Comparison

Newbook vs Studio Booking

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

Head to head
About

Newbook

This app helps models and content creators manage their careers by connecting them with brands for paid jobs. Discover opportunities, apply for castings, and receive payments directly within the platform. Build your portfolio and get discovered by top companies.

Highlights
  • Personal portfolios
  • Direct bookings
  • Option requests
  • Castings
  • Messaging
  • Electronic payment
Features
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Newbook is empowering models and user-generated content creators to seamlessly manage their own careers. Get discovered by top brands, book jobs directly, apply to castings, and get paid all in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. Apply to join our curated community of unique and talented models by sharing your best portfolio photos and a few basic details. Your submission will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll notify you once you’ve been accepted. We welcome both freelance and agency-represented talent. If you’re just starting out and need to build your portfolio, we can help. Email hq@newbookmodels.com. Key Features - Personal portfolios - Direct bookings - Option requests - Castings - Messaging - Electronic payment Newbook includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Newbook Plus Membership' page in settings. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/terms-of-service Newbook Purchaser Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/purchaser-terms Privacy Policy: https://newbookmodels.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Studio Booking

Find and book creative spaces like music studios, photo studios, and event venues worldwide. Hosts can manage their listings, track performance, and manage staff. All session files are securely stored for easy access.

Highlights
  • Locate studios worldwide
  • Browse studio options and prices
  • Manage studio listings as a host
  • Track studio performance and revenue
  • Assign roles to staff
  • Secure file management for sessions
Features
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Find a studio for your next session or earn money by becoming a host. How it works for guest: • LOCATE STUDIOS Search locally or worldwide using the search tools and map feature in our mobile app. Choose from 18+ categories. (Photo, Music, Podcast, Event space & more.) • CHOOSE A STUDIO Browse through the room options, prices, images, equipment, amenities & read previous guest reviews to help with your selection. • CREATE MEMORIES Share your session with friends & family using the share button, invite them to your recording sessions or photoshoot. • FILE ACCESS All your session files will be added to your past bookings to ensure you never lose or misplace them. (audio files, photo files & more.) • FAVORITE STUDIO Had a great experience? Tap the heart to save this location for easier access to book again. How it works for host: • HOST A STUDIO Listing your studio on our platform gives you full access to innovative technology dedicated to organizing your space. • THE DASHBOARD Keep up with your studios performance with full analytical insights on revenue, staff & guest experiences. • STAFF MANAGEMENT Assign roles and access levels to your staff to improve your teams performance. • SUPPORT Host & guest services is our main priority, so we created a system that helps us solve any disputes that may arise. (Real Person Support) • FILE MANAGEMENT Never lose or send the wrong file again, inside your dashboard is a system focused on keep your session files in the right place. We strive to bridge the gap between creatives and studios by providing the tools needed to book a session in a few taps. At the same time giving studio owners a dashboard to track insights and performance. Download the app today for a first hand experience.

Screenshots

Newbook4 screens
Studio Booking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Booking at 5.0 against Newbook's 4.5. Studio Booking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Newbook's advantage is ratings volume (787 vs 26). 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. Newbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Studio Booking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studio Booking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newbook has 787 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Newbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Studio Booking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newbook ships an update monthly, Studio Booking every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Newbook versus Studio Booking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewbookStudio Booking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (787 ratings)5.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings787 — better26
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB53 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNewbook Labs, Inc.Stugo, LLC

Customer experience

Newbook

All ratings762 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.8%

Studio Booking

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Newbook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • Profile editing not saving properly
  • Instagram integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video submission option
  • Implement location/filter options
  • Automatically remove expired job listings
  • Improve account approval and support response time
  • Allow models to set rates for additional services (hair, makeup, styling)

Studio Booking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Newbook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$47.953 Months
  • Annual$119.991 Year
None

Studio Booking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newbook free?
Newbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studio Booking free?
Studio Booking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Newbook or Studio Booking?
Studio Booking is rated higher. Newbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Studio Booking averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Newbook or Studio Booking have ads?
Neither Newbook nor Studio Booking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newbook or Studio Booking?
Newbook ships an update monthly, and Studio Booking every 5 weeks. Most recently, Newbook was updated on November 2, 2026 and Studio Booking on November 3, 2026.

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