Comparison

Panel Next vs BYO Queue

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

Head to head
About

Panel Next

Features
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Next is the ultimate queue management solution for businesses of all sizes. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to organized, efficient customer service! Tip: For the full experience, open the Panel on one device (TV/tablet) and use the Counter on another device (phone/computer). Watch the magic happen in real time! WHAT IS NEXT? Next allows counter operators to call ticket numbers that are instantly displayed on a digital panel. Creating a complete queue management ecosystem. KEY FEATURES INSTANT TICKET CALLING • Intuitive numeric keypad for quick ticket calls • Real-time synchronization across all devices • Voice announcements (Text-to-Speech) for accessibility FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PANELS • 10 different layouts to choose from • Custom colors for tickets, backgrounds, and messages • Upload your own logo and branding • Rotating promotional messages • YouTube video integration (PRO) FOLLOW ME - QR CODE • Customers can scan and track their position in line • No more anxious waiting - freedom to move around • Notifications when their turn approaches PERFECT FOR • Clinics and hospitals • Banks and financial services • Government offices • Restaurants and food courts • Retail stores • Service centers • Any business with queues! MULTI-PLATFORM Works on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Web, and Desktop. Your queue management wherever you need it. FREE TO USE Start managing your queues today at no cost. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads and unlock video features. REAL-TIME UPDATES Built for instant and reliable synchronization. When you call a ticket, it appears immediately on all connected displays. Download Next now and revolutionize your customer service experience! Need help? Visit https://bimaste.com/nextpanel/ for support and tutorials.

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BYO Queue

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[MAKE YOUR QUEUE CONTACTLESS] Download BYO Queue and let your customers use their own smart phones as buzzers when joining the queue at your restaurants, food courts or even at medical care facilities. [USE CONTACTLESS BUZZER] Ask your customers to scan the QR code provided in this app to join the queue. Allow customers to shop, run errands or sit down somewhere while they wait for their orders to be prepared. The order and collection process can be completely contactless! [UP TO 5 SEPARATE QUEUES] Whether you need multiple separate queues or just a single queue, BYO Queue is the solution for you. [VARIOUS USAGE SCENARIOS] BYO Queue has been designed for use in the following industries: - Food and Beverages - Logistics with Loading Bay / Yard - Banks with Various Queues and Multiple Counters - Outpatient Clinics with Various Labs and Clinics [EXPERIENCE THE NEW MOBILE BUZZER] BYO Buzzer turns your smart phone into a queue transmitter. All you need is your mobile phone and 4G/5G/WIFI data connection. You no longer need to issue a physical buzzer and worry that: - the rechargeable battery in the battery has to be replaced - customers walk too far away and move out of range - customers leave without returning your buzzers Make your queue contactless today!

Screenshots

Panel Next4 screens
BYO Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panel Next at every 5 days against BYO Queue's every 6 weeks. Panel Next also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Panel Next sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and BYO Queue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panel Next ships an update every 5 days, BYO Queue every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Panel Next versus BYO Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanel NextBYO Queue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbimael TedescoBYO Buzzer Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Panel Next

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ADS$2.491 Month
3 purchases

BYO Queue

Subscriptions3
  • BYO Buzzer Pro-10$9.991 Month
  • BYO Buzzer Pro-25$19.991 Month
  • BYO Buzzer Pro-50$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Panel Next free?
Panel Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BYO Queue free?
BYO Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panel Next or BYO Queue have ads?
Neither Panel Next nor BYO Queue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panel Next or BYO Queue?
Panel Next ships an update every 5 days, and BYO Queue every 6 weeks. Most recently, Panel Next was updated on September 28, 2026 and BYO Queue on September 18, 2026.

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