PhorestGo vs HairTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhorestGo
Manage your salon or spa appointments and client information from anywhere. This app provides salon owners and staff with essential tools to run their business on the go, including appointment scheduling and client record access.
- Salon and spa scheduling
- Client record management
- Appointment book access for staff
- Track KPIs and set performance goals
- Supports single and multi-location businesses
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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.
HairTracker
Digitally manage client hair history with photos and notes. This app helps stylists remember past treatments for personalized service. Track up to 30 clients for free, with an upgrade available for unlimited clients.
- Digital client record cards
- Photo and note capture
- Client hair history tracking
- Secure storage
- Professional client experience
- Free for up to 30 clients
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Say goodbye to messy paper client record cards. HairTracker gives you a clear, visual record of each client’s hair journey, right at your fingertips. Snap photos, take notes, and keep everything securely in one place. No more guessing what you did last time or flicking through worn-out cards. Whether you're prepping for a regular or getting ready for a new appointment, HairTracker helps you remember every detail so you can deliver a personal, professional service every time. * Add photos and notes for each visit * Instantly see a client’s consultaion and hair history * Stay organised and create a more professional experience * Secure, easy to use, built for self-employed stylists Track up to 30 clients and unlimited record cards free. Upgrade for unlimited clients. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://hairtracker.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HairTracker at 100% against PhorestGo's 35%. PhorestGo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. HairTracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PhorestGo asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhorestGo ships an update fortnightly, HairTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhorestGo | HairTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phorest | HairTracker Limited |
Customer experience
PhorestGo
HairTracker
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
HairTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PhorestGo
No in-app purchases
HairTracker
- Early bird1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Salon International1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Annual$99.991 Year
