STX vs PatientNow Essentials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View booked appointments
- Graphical appointment book
- View financial transactions
- Edit and add appointments
- Edit guest information
- Add guest pictures
- Guest check-in notifications
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
PatientNow Essentials
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app is a companion to your PatientNow Essentials account, which allows you to easily: • View, edit or book appointments right from your phone • Add or remove blocked times • View current client list and add new clients • View daily totals • View inventory and service lists • Check work schedule • View employee contact information The security options in the PatientNow Essentials app are the same as those set up for PatientNow Essentials. Easily adjust your employees' security settings from within the PatientNow Essentials software. PLEASE NOTE: To use this application, you must already be a user of PatientNow Essentials.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PatientNow Essentials at Free against STX's $4.99. STX's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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
PatientNow Essentials is free to download; STX costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STX ships an update every 6 months, PatientNow Essentials every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STX | PatientNow Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salon Transcripts, Inc. | Patient Now Inc |
In-app purchases
STX
No in-app purchases
PatientNow Essentials
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STX free?
Is PatientNow Essentials free?
Do STX or PatientNow Essentials have ads?
Which is updated more often, STX or PatientNow Essentials?
Other comparisons
