Comparison

STX vs Vish 2.0

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

Vish 2.0

This salon management system helps hair salon owners optimize their color business. It reduces waste, accurately tracks services, and streamlines inventory and application processes. Gain insights through a web app to make informed business decisions.

Highlights
  • Reduce color waste
  • Capture all color services
  • Eliminate manual inventory counting
  • Increase color application accuracy
  • Automated front desk communication
  • Web app for data tracking
Features
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Vish is a hair color management system that allows hair salon owners to understand all aspects of their color business. Vish uses intuitive technology to help increase a salon’s profits by reducing color waste, capturing all color services, eliminating manual inventory counting, and increasing the accuracy of color application. To use Vish, log in as an employee and create an appointment by selecting a customer. Once in the appointment, connect to our Bluetooth scale, choose the service you are performing, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your mix. All the information from your appointment will be automatically communicated with the front desk to capture extra product charges accurately and efficiently. Track your data through our web app to help you make informed decisions on all aspects of your salon.

Screenshots

STX4 screens
Vish 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vish 2.0 at 75% against STX's 25%. Vish 2.0 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Vish 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of STX's written reviews are positive against 75% of Vish 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STX ships an update every 5 months, Vish 2.0 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STX versus Vish 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTXVish 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (9 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalon Transcripts, Inc.Vish Color Inc.

Customer experience

STX

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral14.1%
Negative60.9%

Vish 2.0

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

STX

No in-app purchases

None

Vish 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STX free?
STX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vish 2.0 free?
Vish 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STX or Vish 2.0?
Vish 2.0 is rated higher. STX averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Vish 2.0 averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do STX or Vish 2.0 have ads?
Neither STX nor Vish 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STX or Vish 2.0?
STX ships an update every 5 months, and Vish 2.0 every 5 weeks. Most recently, STX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Vish 2.0 on October 16, 2026.

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