Simple Host vs Restaurant Staff Scheduler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Host
Streamline restaurant operations with an all-in-one platform for managing reservations, tables, and guest relationships. This app offers online booking, intelligent table management, and direct guest communication to enhance service and efficiency.
- Online reservations and waitlist management
- Intelligent table and floor plan management
- 2-way guest messaging and automated reminders
- Digital guestbook for building profiles
- Real-time operational statistics
- Secure cloud backup and multi-device sync
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Elevate your restaurant operations with an all-in-one platform that connects your team, tables, and guests seamlessly. From managing reservations to building lasting guest relationships, handle everything in one powerful app. Online Reservations and Waitlist Accept reservations 24/7 with automated booking management. Smart waitlist system for walk-ins with accurate wait times. Real-time availability updates across all platforms. Intelligent Table Management Visual floor planning with drag-and-drop table assignments. Optimize seating arrangements based on party size. Track table turnover and maximize capacity. 2-Way Guest Conversations Direct messaging with guests for confirmations and updates. Send automated reminders and follow-ups. Handle special requests and dietary preferences seamlessly. Reservation Planning Advanced booking calendar with daily, weekly, and monthly views. Anticipate busy periods with historical data insights. Manage special events and private dining efficiently. Digital Guestbook Build comprehensive guest profiles automatically. Track visit history, preferences, and special occasions. Create personalized experiences for returning guests. Powerful Statistics Real-time analytics on bookings, no-shows, and capacity. Peak hours analysis and revenue tracking. Data-driven insights to optimize operations. Secure Cloud Backup Automatic data synchronization to the cloud. Never lose critical reservation information. Access your data from anywhere, anytime. Smart Push Notifications Instant alerts for new bookings and cancellations. Staff notifications for VIP guests and special requests. Customizable alerts for different team members. Multi-Device Sync Seamless synchronization across phones, tablets, and computers. Multiple staff members can work simultaneously. Changes reflect instantly on all connected devices. Perfect For: Fine dining establishments managing high-value reservations. Busy restaurants optimizing table turnover. Restaurant groups coordinating multiple locations. Any venue prioritizing guest experience and operational efficiency. Why Restaurant Owners Choose Us: Stop juggling between phone calls, paper books, and disconnected systems. Our unified platform ensures every team member has the information they need to deliver exceptional service. Build stronger guest relationships while streamlining operations. Join thousands of restaurants already transforming their reservation management. Terms of Use: www.simplehostapp.com/termsofuse Policy Privacy: www.simplehostapp.com/policy
Restaurant Staff Scheduler
Streamline restaurant staff scheduling with visual shift management, labor cost tracking, and instant team notifications. Handle employee requests, manage task checklists, and cover call-offs efficiently. Designed for mobile, it simplifies operations for businesses of all sizes.
- Visual shift drag-and-drop scheduling
- Labor cost tracking and budgeting
- Employee time-off and shift trade requests
- Automatic scheduling and templates
- Task checklists by shift and role
- Instant team notifications and read receipts
- On-site check-in for off-site jobs
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Build next week's staff schedule on your iPhone in minutes. Drag shifts, track labor costs, and notify your team instantly. GET BIG CHAIN TOOLS WITH A SMALL RESTAURANT BUDGET • Employee time-off requests, preferred times, shift trades and open shift offers • Who's Working shows everyone on today, by shift and role • Automatic scheduling and templates for every kind of week: set the staff a busy holiday week needs once, then create a schedule with workers already assigned • Workers can hold more than one role, each with its own pay rate • Task checklists for opening, prep and closing, assigned by shift, role or person, with live progress • Customizable shift reminders a Home Screen widget for your next shift • Unlimited employees and locations with no extra charge DESIGNED FOR AN IPHONE, NOT SQUEEZED ONTO IT Our patent-pending restaurant staff scheduler was designed from the first sketch for the iPhone screen, so every worker and all seven days can fit on one screen. Zoom out to see the whole week, zoom in to edit, and press and hold any shift to drag it where it belongs. No laptop, no spreadsheet, no trip to the office needed. A TEAM THAT ALWAYS KNOWS THEIR SCHEDULE Employees see their shifts, time-off requests and preferred days right on their phone, with reminders before every shift. They request time off, offer and pick up shifts, and tell you which days they would like to work. Fewer surprises, fewer no-shows, and no more texting the schedule around. KNOW YOUR LABOR COST BEFORE THE WEEK STARTS • Hours and dollars for every shift, every day and the whole week, updating as you build • A daily cost plan shows each day as a percent of plan, so you can trim a slow Tuesday before it costs you • Overtime is flagged by name, so you can fix it before you publish • Auto-scheduling fills a week around availability and your cost limit, then you fine-tune it COVER CALL-OFFS IN ONE TAP Someone calls off at 4:55? Release the shift and offer it to everyone in that role at once. Teammates in that role see it in Shift Offers and request it, and you approve with a tap. NO MORE "I NEVER GOT THE MESSAGE" Send a message to one person, a group or the whole team, then see exactly who read it and who replied. Mark urgent notes High Importance so they stand out. Workers without the app get your message by email. REQUESTS WITHOUT THE BACK AND FORTH Time off, preferred days and shift trades arrive in one list. Check the worker's schedule, add a note, and approve or deny in seconds. MANAGE CATERING AND OFF-SITE JOBS Workers check in from the job site, and you see when and where each one clocked in, right on the map. BUILT FOR FOOD AND HOSPITALITY Independent restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, food trucks, pizzerias, quick service, fine dining and multi-location groups. FREE FOR SMALL TEAMS Every feature is free for up to 10 scheduled employees. Larger teams upgrade to a plan that costs about as much as a burrito once a month. REAL SUPPORT FROM REAL PEOPLE Our team is based in California and ready to help. We can answer any question and usually fix any issues quickly. No bots, no endless ticket loops. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula
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Verdict
Simple Host and Restaurant Staff Scheduler both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Restaurant Staff Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Host's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Simple Host sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Restaurant Staff Scheduler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Restaurant Staff Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Simple Host's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restaurant Staff Scheduler's.
Simple Host ships an update every 3 weeks, Restaurant Staff Scheduler every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Host | Restaurant Staff Scheduler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | petrit kojtari | Schedules Made Simple, LLC |
Customer experience
Simple Host
Restaurant Staff Scheduler
In-app purchases
Simple Host
- Table Management7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Subscription$39.991 Month
- Basic$49.991 Month
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- Professional$69.991 Month
- VIP$99.991 Month
- 100 Messages$4.99
- 100 Discounted Messages$4.99
- 1000 Messages$39.99
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- 1000 Discounted Messages$39.99
- 2500 Messages$99.99
Restaurant Staff Scheduler
- Unlimited Monthly$7.951 Month
- Premium Mobile2 variants$9.991 Year
- Unlimited Mobile and Web$19.991 Year
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- Unlimited Mobile + Web$19.991 Month
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