Comparison

STX vs Bistelecom Messenger

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

Head to head
About

STX

This mobile app extends the functionality of a purchased desktop installation, allowing users to manage appointments, view guest information, and access service history on the go. It connects seamlessly to the desktop application to enhance team efficiency and profitability.

Highlights
  • View booked appointments
  • Graphical appointment book
  • View financial transactions
  • Edit and add appointments
  • Edit guest information
  • Add guest pictures
  • Guest check-in notifications
Features
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THIS APPLICATION REQUIRES A PURCHASED STX DESKTOP INSTALLATION. IT IS NOT A STAND-ALONE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION. CALL US TO CONFIRM that you have purchased and are running a compatible STX desktop installation with an active iPhone module. Already enjoying the benefits of STX for the desktop? Extend your reach with STX for iOS. Increase efficiency and have your guests' information at your fingertips. STX for iOS allows you to view and modify appointments, tickets, service and retail history and much more. Now you can seamlessly connect to your STX desktop application while on the road. With all the most often used features of STX built into this app, your team can be more efficient, more informed and more profitable. You'll love what STX for iOS can do for you. Features: Display a list of booked appointments Display your appointment book graphically Display a list of financial transactions Edit and Add Appointments Edit guest information Add guest pictures Get notified automatically upon guest check-in

About

Bistelecom Messenger

Features
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With Bistelecom Messenger, you can send and receive texts from your Bistelecom business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! • Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number • Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US & Canada View your messages on multiple devices: • Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in • Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) • Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

STX4 screens
Bistelecom Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STX at every 5 months against Bistelecom Messenger's every 15 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STX ships an update every 5 months, Bistelecom Messenger every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
STX versus Bistelecom Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTXBistelecom Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalon Transcripts, Inc.9311-8560 Quebec Inc

In-app purchases

None

STX

No in-app purchases

None

Bistelecom Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STX free?
STX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bistelecom Messenger free?
Bistelecom Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STX or Bistelecom Messenger have ads?
Neither STX nor Bistelecom Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STX or Bistelecom Messenger?
STX ships an update every 5 months, and Bistelecom Messenger every 15 months. Most recently, STX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bistelecom Messenger on October 9, 2026.

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