Comparison

Swellby Session Notes vs Client Note Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Swellby Session Notes

This app allows EI providers to digitally manage session notes and mandate details. It offers pre-populated fields for faster note-taking and offline functionality to prevent data loss.

Highlights
  • View and edit mandate details
  • Access child information
  • Write and manage session notes
  • Pre-populated fields for quick notes
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Swellby's Session Notes app lets EI providers: * View and edit mandate details - Access child info directly in the app. * Write and manage session notes - Most fields are pre-populated so you can write a note fast. No wifi, no problem! You'll never lose your work.

About

Client Note Tracker

Easily record and retrieve client interactions and details. Add custom fields, notes with photos, and access your data across multiple devices via cloud backup. Ideal for professionals needing organized client management.

Highlights
  • Searchable client list
  • Custom client fields
  • Notes with photos and dictation
  • Cloud backup and multi-device access
  • Export notes to PDF
  • Reusable note templates
Features
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Use Client Note Tracker to remember client interactions and quickly look up client details. The app is easy to learn and intuitive to use. How it works: Clients are added to a searchable list similar to a contacts app. When adding a new client, you can enter information such as email, phone number, and any custom fields you’d like to keep track of across clients. Once a client is created, notes can be added for each client through typing or dictation. Photos relevant to your business? Add images to remember visuals on any note. All of your client information is backed up to the cloud so you can access your data on multiple devices using the same login. View and update notes from your phone, tablet, or the web at clientnotetracker.com. Features: - Simple, ad-free, intuitive interface - Autosave notes and images - Add custom details for each client - Access account on many devices - Export notes to pdf - Create reusable note templates Who is the app for: Client Note Tracker is flexible and can apply to many different people who want to save information and notes about their clients. Professionals in the beauty industry can use the app to save notes and photos about formulas, techniques, or materials used. These may be hairdressers, beauticians, aestheticians, make-up artists, nail technicians, cosmetologists, tattoo artists, or barbers. Pet groomers, dog trainers, and dog walkers can save details about the pets and associated owners. Small business owners selling products can save a list of clients they sell to and a note recording each item in the sale. Real estate agents or wedding planners can using the notes to track client interests and progress over time. Personal trainers can record the weights and exercises used by their clients each workout. Pro plan: Try Client Note Tracker completely for free with all features except for a limit on the number of notes. Subscribe to unlock the full version with no note limit. Terms and conditions: https://www.clientnotetracker.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.clientnotetracker.com/privacy-policy — We highly value a positive user experience, privacy, and transparency. Rest assured, there will be no ads in the app and we will never sell your personal data to third parties. Questions or feedback? Feel free to reach us at team@clientnotetracker.com! If you’re enjoying Client Note Tracker we’d be thrilled if you leave us a review. Start your journey towards organizing all your client notes and details, download Client Note Tracker today!

Screenshots

Swellby Session Notes3 screens
Client Note Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swellby Session Notes at none against Client Note Tracker's 6. Swellby Session Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Client Note Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 5). 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. Client Note Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Swellby Session Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swellby Session Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Client Note Tracker has 103 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Swellby Session Notes's written reviews are positive against 89% of Client Note Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swellby Session Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Client Note Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swellby Session Notes versus Client Note Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwellby Session NotesClient Note Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwellby, Inc.Sandpiper Apps LLC

Customer experience

Swellby Session Notes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Client Note Tracker

All ratings103 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.8%

In-app purchases

None

Swellby Session Notes

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Client Note Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Pro Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pro monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Pro Plan$23.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Swellby Session Notes free?
Swellby Session Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Client Note Tracker free?
Client Note Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swellby Session Notes or Client Note Tracker?
Swellby Session Notes is rated higher. Swellby Session Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Client Note Tracker averages 4.8 from 103 ratings.
Do Swellby Session Notes or Client Note Tracker have ads?
Neither Swellby Session Notes nor Client Note Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swellby Session Notes or Client Note Tracker?
Swellby Session Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Client Note Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Swellby Session Notes was updated on September 16, 2026 and Client Note Tracker on October 7, 2026.

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