Comparison

SetTime Appointment Scheduler vs SIDEKICK

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

Head to head
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/

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SIDEKICK

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SIDEKICK - Facility and Security Management by SITREK SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Screenshots

SetTime Appointment Scheduler4 screens
SIDEKICK1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIDEKICK at none against SetTime Appointment Scheduler's 4. SIDEKICK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SetTime Appointment Scheduler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. SIDEKICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SetTime Appointment Scheduler versus SIDEKICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetTime Appointment SchedulerSIDEKICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWe-Construct LLCSITREK SECURITY SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

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
None

SIDEKICK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetTime Appointment Scheduler free?
SetTime Appointment Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIDEKICK free?
SIDEKICK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SetTime Appointment Scheduler or SIDEKICK have ads?
Neither SetTime Appointment Scheduler nor SIDEKICK shows ads.

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