Comparison

Sammy vs SetTime Appointment Scheduler

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

Head to head
About

Sammy

This app assists independent beauty professionals with managing appointments. It offers 24/7 online booking, automatic SMS and WhatsApp reminders to reduce no-shows, and a personal mini-website to showcase services and a portfolio. It also includes a color-coded calendar, deposit tracking, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • 24/7 online booking
  • Automatic SMS/WhatsApp reminders
  • Personal mini-website
  • Color-coded calendar
  • Deposit and tip tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Sammy is the smart booking assistant made for independent nail, lash, brow and hair professionals. • 24/7 online booking with your personal link • Automatic SMS and WhatsApp reminders that cut no-shows by up to 70 percent • Personal mini website to showcase services, prices and portfolio • Color-coded calendar with breaks and travel time • Deposit and tip tracking, Excel export • Works offline and syncs when you reconnect. Stop spending hours in DMs. Let Sammy fill your calendar while you create beauty. — — — Subscription details: • Monthly: $9.99 / month — auto-renewable • Annual: $89.99 / year — auto-renewable (save 25%) • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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, at the cost of the chosen package. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sammy.expert/privacy-policy

About

SetTime Appointment Scheduler

Streamline your business operations with an intuitive appointment scheduling tool. Manage client bookings, send automated reminders, and accept payments 24/7. Offers seamless data migration and a free plan with core features.

Highlights
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client management
  • 24/7 online booking page
  • Automated reminders
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Business analytics
  • Group appointments
Features
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SetTime is a free appointment scheduling app built to simplify booking, eliminate no-shows, and grow your business. Manage schedules, send automated reminders, and accept 24/7 client bookings with a smart planner. Allow clients to book instantly from your website, Google Business profile, or social media (Facebook & Instagram) via custom "Book Now" links or QR codes. Switching software? We offer 100% free data migration to move clients, services, and appointment history seamlessly. Download SetTime today for unlimited free access to core scheduling features with no time limits! Free Plan Key Features • Appointment Scheduling: Create, manage, and track appointments anywhere, anytime. • Client Management: Bulk import contacts, track birthdays, add internal/appointment notes, or block clients. • 24/7 Online Booking Page: Personalized self-booking web page with printable QR code generation. • No-Show Tracking: Record no-show statuses to maintain accurate attendance records. • Six Calendar Views: Schedule, Day, Staff Day (side-by-side columns), 3-Day, Week, and Month. • Availability Management: Set closed days, working days, and time off for business & staff. • Deposits & Cancellation Policies: Protect schedules with upfront deposits and clear policies. • Calendar Synchronization: Sync bidirectionally with Apple Calendar and export to Google Calendar. • Manual Reminders: Send quick appointment confirmations via Email, SMS, or WhatsApp. • Automated Email Notifications: Send automated confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, cancellations, and reschedules. • Multi-Language & Multi-Currency: Access in 14 languages with multi-currency. • Business Analytics: Track revenue, appointments, staff performance, and top services. • Booking Page Analytics: Monitor page visits, completed bookings, and conversion rates. • Multi-Device Sync & Widgets: Sync across iPhone, iPad, desktop, and iOS Home Screen widgets. Pro Plan Additional Features • Per-Staff Management & Payroll: Create team profiles with working hours, assigned services, and time off. Set staff commission rates and view earnings on a Payroll page. • Per-Staff Reviews & Ratings: Showcase customer reviews and star ratings tied to staff profiles. • Automated Client Reviews: Collect verified customer reviews and feedback post-appointment. • Gift Cards & Loyalty Program: Allow clients to buy gift cards for friends/family to pay upfront. Automatically issue rewards after set visits. • Group Appointments: Schedule group appointments for multi-client bookings. • Device & Room Dependencies: Track device and room dependencies. • Promo Codes & Marketing: Create campaign discount promo codes and track booking counts per code. • Automated SMS & WhatsApp Reminders: Automated text reminders for maximum attendance. • Customizable Booking Site & Form Fields: Remove branding, apply custom colors, add SEO tags, showcase photo galleries, and add custom fields. • Request Unavailable Slots: Let clients request slots outside regular hours for manual approval. • Expense & Revenue Tracking: Log expenses, automate recurring costs, track overhead, and view profits. • Recurring Bookings: Schedule repeat appointments and multi-service packages in one session. • 24/7 Priority Support: Dedicated customer support whenever help is needed. Built for Every Service Business • Beauty & Personal Care: Hair salons, barbershops, nail tech studios, spas, lash & makeup artists. • Health & Wellness: Clinics, dental offices, massage therapists, mental health professionals, medspas. • Fitness & Coaching: Personal trainers, sports coaches, tutors, fitness studios, consultants. • Pets & Home Services: Dog groomers, pet care, house cleaning, auto detailing, mobile services. Support & Legal Customer Support: support@settime.io Privacy Policy: https://settime.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sammy4 screens
SetTime Appointment Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetTime Appointment Scheduler at 4.7 against Sammy's 4.5. SetTime Appointment Scheduler also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). Sammy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sammy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SetTime Appointment Scheduler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetTime Appointment Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Sammy's written reviews are positive against 91% of SetTime Appointment Scheduler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sammy ships an update fortnightly, SetTime Appointment Scheduler weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sammy versus SetTime Appointment Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSammySetTime Appointment Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.7 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26107 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim BuranbaevWe-Construct LLC

Customer experience

Sammy

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

SetTime Appointment Scheduler

All ratings107 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sammy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annually (Save 25%)$89.991 Year
4 purchases

SetTime Appointment Scheduler

Subscriptions4
  • Solo Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Company Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$27.991 Month
  • Solo Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$107.991 Year
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  • Company Pro - Annual3 Days trial$167.991 Year

Questions

Is Sammy free?
Sammy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetTime Appointment Scheduler free?
SetTime Appointment Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sammy or SetTime Appointment Scheduler?
SetTime Appointment Scheduler is rated higher. Sammy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SetTime Appointment Scheduler averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do Sammy or SetTime Appointment Scheduler have ads?
Neither Sammy nor SetTime Appointment Scheduler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sammy or SetTime Appointment Scheduler?
Sammy ships an update fortnightly, and SetTime Appointment Scheduler weekly. Most recently, Sammy was updated on November 7, 2026 and SetTime Appointment Scheduler on November 7, 2026.

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