PhorestGo vs ShowHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhorestGo
This app empowers salon and spa owners and staff to manage appointments, client records, and performance from their mobile devices. It offers a streamlined interface for accessing essential business tools on the go, supporting both single and multi-location establishments.
- Appointment scheduling
- Client record management
- Performance tracking (KPIs)
- Multi-location support
- Mobile salon management
- Staff access to appointment books
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PhorestGo is a powerful scheduling app for spa or salon owners and staff. Whether you have a hair salon, nail salon, beauty salon or spa; PhorestGo can help you manage and run your salon from anywhere, any time. PhorestGo is so easy to use. It takes the most powerful tools from Phorest Salon Software and puts them in your pocket. Single and multi-location businesses supported. Salon staff members can easily access their appointment books and see all of the details of their upcoming appointments on their phones. Access all your client records on the app - notes, allergies, formulas, service history, and more. Empower staff with My Performance - allowing staff to track their KPIs and set performance goals.
ShowHub
This app helps visitors manage their exhibition experience. It allows for event registration, brand discovery, networking, and personalized scheduling. Access event programs, floor plans, and manage e-tickets all in one place.
- Event registration
- Exhibitor and product discovery
- QR code scanner
- Live program schedules
- Networking and meeting requests
- Personalized event planner
- Wish list for brands and products
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The ShowHub App is a complete exhibition management application for visitors to our exhibitions. Visitors can use the application to: - Register for ticket(s) to your chosen event(s) - View all the brands exhibiting, their products, launches and exclusive trade discounts - Scan QR codes around the show for more information with the built in QR code scanner - View the live stage, seminar and conference programmes - Create connections with brands and visitors through the app to build your network - Plan your day and request meetings with suppliers and your community with ‘My event’ calendar - Add brands, products and offers that you are interested into your ‘Wish List’ - Manage your event e-tickets for access to events, conferences and sessions - View the floor plan and navigate your way around the show floor - Utilise the app post-show to follow up on any brands or connections you've missed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowHub at 73% against PhorestGo's 35%. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhorestGo ships an update fortnightly, ShowHub every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | PhorestGo | ShowHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phorest | ShowHub Limited |
Customer experience
PhorestGo
ShowHub
Bugs and requests
PhorestGo
Reported bugs
6 issues- Appointments not showing up correctly
- Issues with deleting or moving appointments
- Inability to see full names or services in columns
- Inconsistent display on iPhone
- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
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- Crashes when viewing client history
Requested features
6 requests- Allow booking color and haircut together
- Set individual client appointment times
- Add ability to edit breaks and move appointments
- Improve notification system
- Automatically update preferred stylist
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- Add a notification center for recent activity
ShowHub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PhorestGo
No in-app purchases
ShowHub
No in-app purchases
