Comparison

Great Clips Online Check vs TickTacker

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

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About

Great Clips Online Check

This app allows you to check estimated wait times at nearby hair salons and join the waitlist remotely. Receive text alerts when it's almost your turn to head to the salon, saving you time and ensuring a smoother salon visit.

Highlights
  • View real-time estimated wait times
  • Check in to salon waitlists remotely
  • Receive text alerts for arrival
  • Save favorite salon locations
  • Check in for most services
Features
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WHAT IS ONLINE CHECK-IN? Online Check-In saves you time by seeing estimated wait times for hair salons near you. From there, just pick your favorite salon, and get on the waitlist from wherever you are. FEATURES: -Check estimated wait times based on current conditions in the salon and updates in real time. -Online Check-In: You save time by checking in to the salon ahead of time - saving your place in line. -ReadyNext®: Get text alerts to notify you when your estimated wait time reaches 15 minutes as your cue to head to the salon. -Save your favorite hair salon so it’s even quicker next time you check in! HOW TO USE: -Tap the Search icon -Pick a hair salon near you -Tap the Check In button -Enter your name and phone number -Tap Check In again to be added to the wait list – no login, email, or profile required. -Let the salon know when you arrive. After you check in, you can watch your estimated wait time countdown and arrive at the salon when it's nearly your turn to get your service. ESTIMATED WAIT TIME Estimated wait times assume you are getting the next available stylist. You can request a stylist upon arrival at the salon but your wait may be longer. For safety and privacy reasons, we do not publish stylist schedules. WHEN IS ONLINE CHECK-IN AVAILABLE? Customers can check in online during the hours the salon is open. Online Check-In will not be available during the first five minutes a salon is scheduled to be open. This gives customers who are physically in the salon when it opens a chance to be checked in and have their names added to the waitlist. We accept online check-in up until 30 minutes before closing time. You can still get a haircut at closing time, you just can't check in on the app. CAN I USE ONLINE CHECK-IN FOR MORE THAN A HAIRCUT? Yes, you can use Online Check-In for all services except perms and formal updos. Please note that not all salons offer perms. And, most salons require an appointment for these services, so please call the salon to inquire. WHAT DO I DO IF I DON’T HAVE A MOBILE DEVICE? You can check in from any device that has internet (a smartphone, iPad, computer, etc.). Go to greatclips.com, click on Find a Salon or Check In. Enter your postal code or address and you'll be using Online Check-In in no time! If you don't have an Internet connection, you can always walk right in to any salon and add your name to the list. WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE AT THE SALON? After you've checked in online, you will see what place you are in on the waitlist. You'll want to arrive to the salon before you are next in line. If you'd like to receive a text message when your estimated wait time reaches 15 minutes, you can sign up for ReadyNext® text alerts. Once you arrive at the salon, let the stylists know you're there, and they will confirm your information and finish your check in. WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE? We understand: Things happen! Don't worry if you lose your keys, spill something, or get stuck in traffic. We'll keep your name on the list for a short period of time. HOW DO I CANCEL MY CHECK IN? Once you are checked in, the salon will appear on the home screen. Cancel at any time by tapping Cancel check-in.

About

TickTacker

This app helps families manage children's allowances and chores. It tracks earnings, savings, and spending on rewards or privileges, providing a clear overview of each child's balance and activity. It's designed as an informal household ledger, not a financial transaction app.

Highlights
  • Track child balances
  • Log chores and rewards
  • Manage privileges
  • View earning/spending history
  • Customizable currency
  • Offline functionality
Features
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TickTacker is the family ledger for kids' money, privileges, and activities. It keeps the record. You handle the actual allowance, cash, or rewards however your family already does. TickTacker is an informal household tracker, not a bank or payment app. It does not hold or move real money. Keep the score fair. See every child's balance at a glance, log changes in seconds, and stop guessing whether you've been treating siblings evenly. HOW IT WORKS • Earn — chores, reading, homework, helping out, or anything you add yourself • Save — balances build up, with history and charts showing how they got there • Buy — spending a balance banks the reward into My Items: a snack, screen time, staying up late, or one of your own • Use — banked items wait in My Items until your child is ready to cash one in • Track — log privileges that cost nothing, like picking dinner or choosing the movie BUILT FOR REAL FAMILIES • One shared ledger for every kid in the house • Use dollars, points, stars, hearts, gems—or invent your own • Full history, filtered by earned, spent, purchased, used, or activity • Every entry shows who logged it, so co-parents stay in sync • Invite co-parents with a simple code—no password accounts • Give kids a view-only look at their own balance and activity • Works offline on your device; syncs when your household is connected Light money habits, without the lecture. Kids practice earning, saving up, and choosing what to spend on—while parents finally know who has how much.

Screenshots

Great Clips Online Check4 screens
TickTacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TickTacker at free against Great Clips Online Check's free with in-app purchases. Great Clips Online Check's advantage is ratings volume (704K vs 2) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Great Clips Online Check against 5.0 for TickTacker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Clips Online Check has 704K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Great Clips Online Check versus TickTacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreat Clips Online CheckTickTacker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (704K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings704K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGreat ClipsAdam Revetta

Customer experience

Great Clips Online Check

All ratings699,983 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,376 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.5%

TickTacker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Great Clips Online Check

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Reminder feature not working
  • Inconsistent check-in process

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view stylist profiles and experience
  • Option to upload photos for desired haircut
  • Integrated payment and loyalty system
  • Improved notification system for check-in status

TickTacker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Great Clips Online Check

No in-app purchases

None

TickTacker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Great Clips Online Check free?
Great Clips Online Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickTacker free?
TickTacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Great Clips Online Check or TickTacker?
TickTacker is rated higher. Great Clips Online Check averages 4.9 out of 5 from 704K ratings, while TickTacker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Great Clips Online Check or TickTacker have ads?
Neither Great Clips Online Check nor TickTacker shows ads.

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