Comparison

SimplyBook.me admin vs Nica Pass

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

Head to head
About

SimplyBook.me admin

Manage your appointments and clients on the go. Receive instant notifications for new bookings and reminders for upcoming appointments. Ideal for busy professionals needing quick access to their schedule.

Highlights
  • Manage appointments
  • Add and edit clients
  • Edit bookings
  • New booking notifications
  • Upcoming appointment reminders
Features
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The SimplyBook.me Admin app is for registered SimplyBook.me users who want an easy access to their existing appointments, and provides a simple way to add clients and edit old bookings. Users will receive notifications about new bookings and reminders about upcoming appointments for free through the app. This app is the perfect addition for users who are on the go, without large screen devices during work hours or want to check upcoming appointments while at home.

About

Nica Pass

Features
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Nica Pass is the staff app for businesses running the OttoPass loyalty rewards platform. Built for business owners and their teams in mind, it puts everything you need to manage your loyalty program right in your pocket. For business owners: - View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports - See your top customers and redemption rates - Manage your raffle and draw winners - Add and manage staff accounts - Track new signups and points issued For staff: - Scan customer Google Wallet passes instantly - Look up customers by phone number - Award points or punch stamps with one tap - Enroll new customers on the spot - Send customers their Apple or Google Wallet card Wallet integration: Nica Pass keeps your customers' loyalty cards up to date automatically — points and stamps sync to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet in real time.

Screenshots

SimplyBook.me admin4 screens
Nica Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nica Pass at every 5 days against SimplyBook.me admin's every 2 months. SimplyBook.me admin's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyBook.me admin ships an update every 2 months, Nica Pass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimplyBook.me admin versus Nica Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyBook.me adminNica Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (149 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings149 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplybookJulio Mendez

Bugs and requests

SimplyBook.me admin

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Company name validation error
  • App crashes on launch
  • Booking panel remains on old version
  • Bookings assigned to incorrect dates
  • App requires frequent reinstallation
Show 19 more
  • Booking functionality is broken
  • App does not open after updates
  • Notifications not working after update
  • App unusable after iOS update
  • Booking reminders appear but not in app
  • Guests can book outside of set restrictions
  • App asks to enable Bluetooth unnecessarily
  • Push notifications not working on iPhone 14 Pro
  • App freezes on calendar view
  • App not functioning during peak business hours
  • Cannot log in after VIP upgrade
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to override working hours
  • Cannot log in with correct credentials
  • Password reset email not received
  • App not functioning for Russian IPs
  • App sync issues with Apple Calendar
  • App not working on new phone (white screen)
  • Website loading issues in China

Requested features

23 requests
  • Allow changing appointment schedule on the go
  • Enable Bluetooth functionality
  • Improve calendar view for mobile
  • Option to hide provider name on calendar
  • Add notification sound
Show 18 more
  • Display full calendar month view
  • Fix glitch for future day appointments
  • Allow booking during peak hours
  • Provide Chinese operation manual
  • Allow account creation to be easier
  • Add text confirmation option
  • Enable updating business name
  • Improve app optimization
  • Fix booking functionality
  • Allow for more app functionality vs computer
  • Allow ala carte features instead of tickets
  • Make app more easy and accessible
  • Add custom features to the app
  • Allow editing appointment availability from mobile
  • Add contact for support
  • Enable upgrading account
  • Add time settings and special days to the app
  • Sync with Apple Calendar

Nica Pass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimplyBook.me admin

No in-app purchases

None

Nica Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyBook.me admin free?
SimplyBook.me admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nica Pass free?
Nica Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplyBook.me admin or Nica Pass have ads?
Neither SimplyBook.me admin nor Nica Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyBook.me admin or Nica Pass?
SimplyBook.me admin ships an update every 2 months, and Nica Pass every 5 days. Most recently, SimplyBook.me admin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nica Pass on October 17, 2026.

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