Comparison

DaySmart Pet Software vs Perk Punch

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

Head to head
About

DaySmart Pet Software

Manage your pet grooming business on the go with this comprehensive appointment scheduling and client management app. Track appointments, client and pet details, process payments, manage inventory, and generate business reports. Offers online booking capabilities for clients.

Highlights
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client and pet information management
  • Credit card processing
  • Product sales and inventory
  • Online booking website
  • Business reporting
  • Time block management
Features
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DaySmart Pet, formerly 123Pet, is an easy to use groomer appointment scheduling app for pet grooming business owners, employees, and independent contractors that lets you manage your grooming business on the go. Try our free 14 day trial. Paid subscription required after the free trial ends or simply cancel during trial and you will not be billed for anything. EASY-TO-USE APPOINTMENT BOOK Quickly flip through days on your calendar, view and schedule appointments, and book time blocks to mark yourself off the appointment book. DaySmart Pet™ is a great grooming scheduler app for any size pet business, and pet grooming business owners and managers can even check out the appointment schedule of any of the employees at the business. EASILY MANAGE CLIENT AND PET INFO View your clients’ pets’ grooming or medical notes, see what products and services the client has purchased in the past, all their upcoming appointments, send them a quick text or e-mail right from the app, or even get a map to their address if you’re a mobile pet groomer. DaySmart Pet™ is a useful pet grooming client manager and makes it easy to keep up-to-date and in contact with all of your pet salon’s clients. MANAGE TIME BLOCKS Not just a pet salon grooming scheduler, you can block out time on your calendar to let everybody at the business know when you’re not available. The appointment book is always in-sync, so everybody will instantly know your availability. CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Process credit cards right from your device. You can swipe cards using a convenient mobile credit card reader, or type in credit card information to process credit card or debit card transactions. Even e-mail a receipt when you’re done! PRODUCT SALES AND INVENTORY Manage your product inventory, and even sell products to clients right on your phone or tablet. Inventory is maintained automatically as products are sold, so you can always know how much retail product you have in the business at any time. ONLINE BOOKING Create a completely customized website for your business and allow clients to request appointments through your website or Facebook page. You'll be automatically notified of new appointment requests in the app and once you accept or reject the request, DaySmart Pet™ will handle notifying the client by e-mail. OVER 25 REPORTS Check your total sales, employee percentage booked, product inventory levels, and more right from your phone. We’ve included over 25 comprehensive business reports to make running your pet grooming business from anywhere a breeze. OTHER FEATURES • View your appointment book schedule, and even create or modify appointments on your calendar • Close tickets with any payment type, including credit cards • Add, modify, and remove clients • Add, modify, and remove pets • Add, modify, and remove products • Add, modify, and remove services • Add and manage employee tips • Add and modify employees • Manage employee online accounts • Customizable categories and settings • Call, text, email, or map clients right from your phone SUPPORT QUESTIONS If you experience any problems please contact our customer support specialists via e-mail at support@daysmart.com or by phone at (800) 604-2040.

About

Perk Punch

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PERK PUNCH — The Loyalty App for Real Businesses and Real Customers Turn casual visits into loyal regulars — without paper cards, extra hardware, or hiring a developer. Local businesses run on relationships. Customers live on their phones. Perk Punch connects the two. WHY BUSINESSES LOVE PERK PUNCH • No more paper punch cards to print, reorder, or lose • Look modern instantly with a digital rewards program customers actually want • Attract younger, mobile-first customers • Zero setup, zero equipment — just scan with your phone • Your first punch card is free forever HOW PERK PUNCH HELPS YOUR BUSINESS GROW Save money immediately Paper punch cards are a recurring cost and constantly disappear. Perk Punch eliminates printing, waste, reorders, and replacements. Stay competitive and modern Today’s customers expect digital convenience. Perk Punch makes your business feel current — without paying for a custom app. Increase repeat visits automatically When customers see their progress toward a reward, they come back more often. Perk Punch builds that habit for you. Meet customers where they already are Especially younger visitors — they expect mobile first loyalty. Perk Punch puts your business in their pocket. No training needed If someone can open an app and scan a QR code, they can run your loyalty program. WHAT YOUR BUSINESS GETS • Custom digital punch card • Fast QR scanning for instant punches • Clear and concise punch/reward tracking • Customer activity stats • Optional upgrades: more cards, universal punches, white labeling • Works on any iPhone/iPad — no special hardware needed WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE PERK PUNCH • No more carrying around physical punch cards • All your favorite businesses’ punch cards in one app • Automatically saves progress — never lose rewards again • Instant punch confirmations when you've scanned • Universal punches you can use anywhere • Achievements that drive and motivate loyalty Perk Punch makes earning rewards feel immediate, satisfying, and fun — allowing you to see your efforts add up and know you’re getting closer to something valuable. BUILT FOR REAL OWNERS — AND REAL CUSTOMERS Perk Punch is designed for the places people actually care about — local cafés, restaurants, salons, barbers, boutiques, food trucks, and more. It’s simple, reliable, and built to boost loyalty without adding more work. START WITH YOUR FIRST PUNCH CARD — FREE, FOREVER Try Perk Punch with zero cost, zero hardware, and zero risk. If it helps you (and it will), you can upgrade anytime — only when you choose. This app contains optional monthly subscriptions to unlock awesome features, so be sure to read the following document the link below brings you to before you choose to purchase any of our products in the app: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DaySmart Pet Software4 screens
Perk Punch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DaySmart Pet Software at 16.6 against Perk Punch's 26.0. 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. DaySmart Pet Software sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Perk Punch sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DaySmart Pet Software versus Perk Punch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaySmart Pet SoftwarePerk Punch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaySmart Software, LLCConnor Hill

Bugs and requests

DaySmart Pet Software

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Appointment scheduling problems
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to view pet notes and history

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to edit pet information
  • Improve mobile functionality for groomers
  • Integrate with accounting software
  • Add option to book recurring appointments

Perk Punch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DaySmart Pet Software

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Basic Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Cloud Deluxe Subscription$69.001 Month
7 purchases

Perk Punch

Subscriptions4
  • Perk Punch Plus$2.991 Month
  • Perk Punch Pro$6.991 Month
  • Perk Punch Growth$19.991 Month
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  • Perk Punch Enterprise$49.991 Month
One-time3
  • Universal Punch (1)$0.99
  • Universal Punch (5 Pack)$4.99
  • Universal Punch (10 Pack)$9.99

Questions

Is DaySmart Pet Software free?
DaySmart Pet Software is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perk Punch free?
Perk Punch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DaySmart Pet Software or Perk Punch have ads?
Neither DaySmart Pet Software nor Perk Punch shows ads.

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