Comparison

Simplifythis vs Better Bookings

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

Head to head
About

Simplifythis

Manage and invoice clients directly from your mobile device. Track unbilled charges and create invoices instantly after providing services. View client details and manage charges efficiently.

Highlights
  • Client management
  • Charge tracking
  • Instant invoicing
  • On-the-go management
  • View client details
Features
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Simplifythis is the complete business-management suite for small service businesses — your booking website, scheduling, classes, and card payments, together in one place. Made for physiotherapists, tutors, personal trainers, coaches, salons, and studios. YOUR OWN BOOKING WEBSITE • A beautiful, branded website with online booking built in — no web designer needed • Clients discover your services and classes and book in seconds • Your brand, your site — it looks like it was made just for you SMART SCHEDULING • Manage appointments across your whole team in clean day and week views • Recurring appointments, per-staff calendars, and fast rebooking • Automatic email and text reminders that cut no-shows GROUP CLASSES, MADE SIMPLE • Create classes and courses, and manage enrollment, capacity, and waitlists • One-tap close-out: mark attendance and charge the whole class together • Sell class packs and track prepaid credit automatically BILLING & CARD PAYMENTS • Send professional invoices and get paid by card, powered by Stripe • Auto-bill on a schedule and charge saved cards automatically • Track balances, packages, and credit for every client and household CLIENT SELF-SERVICE • Clients book, reschedule, and pay from their phone or your website • Secure card payments, instant receipts, and booking confirmations • Households share one account, so families and teams book and pay together ALL IN ONE PLACE • Complete client records, notes, and history • Staff roles and permissions for your whole team • A smart dashboard that surfaces exactly what needs you today Simplifythis gives small businesses what the big platforms promise — without the complexity. Set up in minutes and run your whole day from your pocket. Card payments are processed securely by Stripe. Questions? Email support@simplifythis.com.

About

Better Bookings

Features
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Better Bookings — Appointment Scheduling & Business Management The all-in-one booking platform for service businesses. Manage your calendar, team, clients, and payments — while your customers book online in seconds. For Business Owners & Teams Run your day from one app. Accept bookings, manage your team's availability, track client history, collect deposits, and handle no-shows — all without spreadsheets, phone tag, or double-bookings. • Smart calendar with real-time team availability • Online booking page you can share anywhere • Automated confirmations and 24-hour reminders • Deposit collection and no-show protection via Stripe • QR code check-in for walk-ins and arrivals • Client records with booking history and revenue • Customisable services, hours, and booking rules • Business reports and daily insights • Multi-language support (English, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic) For Customers Find and book appointments with local businesses in just a few taps. View real-time availability, book instantly, manage your appointments, and check in on arrival. • Browse businesses and services • Book appointments with instant confirmation • Reschedule or cancel from your phone • Get reminders before your appointment • Check in via QR code on arrival • Leave reviews after your visit Built for salons, barbers, clinics, studios, fitness, wellness, and any appointment-based service.

Screenshots

Simplifythis4 screens
Better Bookings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplifythis at none against Better Bookings's 4. Better Bookings's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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. Better Bookings sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Simplifythis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simplifythis versus Better Bookings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplifythisBetter Bookings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplifyThisNathan Oleary

In-app purchases

None

Simplifythis

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Better Bookings

Subscriptions4
  • Better Bookings Solo Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Better Bookings Team Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Better Bookings Solo Annual$199.991 Year
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  • Better Bookings Team Annual$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Simplifythis free?
Simplifythis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Bookings free?
Better Bookings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simplifythis or Better Bookings have ads?
Neither Simplifythis nor Better Bookings shows ads.

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