# Picktime vs Koala

The clearest difference is rating: Koala at 5.0 against Picktime's 4.4. Koala also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Picktime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (119 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Koala sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Picktime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Koala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picktime has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Picktime ships an update every 5 days, Koala every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picktime | Koala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picktime/id1643509835/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-appointment-scheduler/id6741917787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Picktime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643509837) | [Abhinaba Chatterjee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796187527) |

## What reviewers say

### Picktime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picktime/id1643509835)

This app helps small businesses manage appointments, classes, and rentals. It offers online booking, automated reminders, payment processing, and staff scheduling. Streamline operations and reduce no-shows with this comprehensive tool.

**Highlights:** Online booking system, Automated appointment reminders, Class and group bookings, Contactless payment processing, Staff scheduling and round robin, Calendar integrations, Waitlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 👍 Good for small businesses
- 👍 Free version available
- 👍 Online diary and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading pricing structure
- 👎 Slow pre-sales support
- 👎 Clients can't book more than once a day
- 🐛 Syncing issues with calendar
- 🐛 Mobile app not optimized

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing is not always accurate
- Picktime not recognizing blocked days off
- App crashes on opening
- Latest version crashes
- App closes immediately after opening

**Requested features**

- Clearer minimum monthly/annual cost upfront
- Genuine single-user plan
- iCal integration
- iPad optimized view
- Auto checkout option


### Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-appointment-scheduler/id6741917787)

Streamline your business operations with an all-in-one appointment management solution. Easily handle bookings, client information, team collaboration, and generate performance reports. Stay organized and grow your service-based business.

**Highlights:** Smart scheduling and reminders, Online booking link, Cloud-based syncing, Service menu management, Client database and history, Quick business reports, Unlimited team members

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $29.99 | per month |
| Diamond | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picktime free?

Picktime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Koala free?

Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picktime or Koala?

Koala is rated higher. Picktime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Koala averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Picktime or Koala have ads?

Neither Picktime nor Koala shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picktime or Koala?

Picktime ships an update every 5 days, and Koala every 10 days. Most recently, Picktime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Koala on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*