Comparison

PhorestGo vs My SSG

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client record management
  • Performance tracking (KPIs)
  • Multi-location support
  • Mobile salon management
  • Staff access to appointment books
Features
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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.

About

My SSG

Shop a wide selection of professional beauty products from top brands directly from your phone. Enjoy exclusive deals, personalized recommendations, and easy ordering with fast shipping. Track your orders and access invoices conveniently.

Highlights
  • Shop thousands of professional beauty products
  • Quick and easy ordering
  • Exclusive app-only deals
  • Personalized product recommendations
  • Order history and tracking
  • View and print invoices
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Discover the convenience of shopping for your favorite beauty products directly from your phone with the Salon Service Group app. Whether you're a salon professional or a beauty enthusiast, our app offers an easy, secure way to browse, shop, and order high-quality salon products on the go. Key Features: Shop Thousands of Products: Access a wide range of professional beauty products, including hair care, styling tools, and accessories from top brands. Quick and Easy Ordering: Order your favorite items with just a few taps and enjoy fast, reliable shipping to your door. Exclusive Deals: Get access to special promotions and discounts available only through the app. Personalized Recommendations: Receive tailored product suggestions based on your preferences and shopping history. Order History & Tracking: Keep track of your past orders and easily reorder your go-to items. Stay updated on shipping status in real time. Get Your Invoice: Invoices can viewed and printed easily from your mobile device. Experience the ultimate shopping convenience right from your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. Download the Salon Service Group My SSG app and elevate your beauty routine today! *Visit our website to register for an account. **Must be a licensed cosmetologist to register.

Screenshots

PhorestGo4 screens
My SSG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhorestGo at 4.8 against My SSG's 3.9. PhorestGo also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhorestGo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhorestGo has 3.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhorestGo ships an update fortnightly, My SSG monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PhorestGo versus My SSG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhorestGoMy SSG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhorestSalon Service Group

Customer experience

PhorestGo

All ratings3,067 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative56.1%

My SSG

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

My SSG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PhorestGo

No in-app purchases

None

My SSG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhorestGo free?
PhorestGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My SSG free?
My SSG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhorestGo or My SSG?
PhorestGo is rated higher. PhorestGo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while My SSG averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do PhorestGo or My SSG have ads?
Neither PhorestGo nor My SSG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhorestGo or My SSG?
PhorestGo ships an update fortnightly, and My SSG monthly. Most recently, PhorestGo was updated on November 7, 2026 and My SSG on November 4, 2026.

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