Comparison

Tiny Calendar vs Bobclass Studio Manager

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Calendar

This intuitive calendar app syncs with your existing calendars, offering powerful event creation and management tools. Access your schedule offline, set advanced reminders, and view your events in multiple formats on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Natural language input for event creation
  • Drag and drop event editing
  • Syncs with Google Calendar and iOS local calendars
  • Supports 9 different calendar views
  • Offline event management
  • Advanced reminder system (push notifications, email)
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Tiny Calendar is an intuitive smart calendar works with all your calendars. It inherits the simple and clean look of calendars but makes it more accessible, powerful and reliable on your iPhone and iPad. With Tiny Calendar, you can access and manipulate your google calendar events and tasks more easily, anyway you want. SMART ENOUGH TO CREATE Tiny Calendar has features like nature language input, drag and drop, gestures and other smart methods to predict your intention and help you create and edit your events more easily. SYNC & MANAGE GOOGLE TASKS You don’t need to download another app to manage Google tasks. MULTIPLE WAYS TO VIEW Tiny Calendar supports 9 standard views - Forecast, day, week, month, 4-days, year, mini-month, week agenda and agenda. You can instantly switch views to discover events or find a time you're looking for. REAL-TIME SYNC Tiny Calendar syncs directly with all your Google calendars and also works with iOS local calendar to support events on iCloud, Exchange and other calendars. WORKS OFFLINE You can still create, edit and delete events when you don't have an Internet connection. Tiny Calendar will cache your changes and sync back to your calendar account next time you're online. ADVANCED REMINDER SYSTEM Never forget about a meeting! Tiny Calendar allows you to set reminders via push notification, or email for all events. ACCESS FROM EVERYWHERE Tiny Calendar works with your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. You don't need to pay extra money to download multiple copies. Subscription Information: - Tiny Calendar offers a subscription which is $1.49/week & $2.99/month. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://apps.fengge.io/TinyCalendar/TermsConditions.html Privacy Policy: https://apps.fengge.io/TinyCalendar/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

Bobclass Studio Manager

Manage your boutique fitness studio with an all-in-one app designed for independent instructors. Handle scheduling, client management, payments, and retail sales seamlessly from your phone or tablet. Keep your clients feeling personal while streamlining your business operations.

Highlights
  • Group class and private session scheduling
  • Client self-booking via custom page
  • Class passes, memberships, and retail sales
  • Stripe payment integration
  • Personalized client notes and history
  • Contact clients via WhatsApp, email, SMS
Features
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Bobclass is the all-in-one class scheduling and studio management app built for independent instructors and boutique studios. Whether you run a Pilates studio, fitness studio, yoga studio, dance school, or work as a personal trainer, music teacher, or tutor — Bobclass replaces your calendar, spreadsheets, and clipboards with one simple app. Class & appointment scheduling Schedule group classes and private appointments side by side. Set recurring schedules and manage your calendar from your phone. Your clients can book themselves through your online booking page, reducing admin and filling classes automatically. Payments & packages Sell class passes, memberships, and retail items. Track every payment, send invoices with Stripe, and match attendance to packages automatically. Accept credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No percentage fees — ever. Client management Keep your full client base in one place. Store contact details, take personal notes, view attendance history, and track packages and payments per client. Filter and segment your client list for targeted follow-ups. No separate CRM needed. Progress tracking Keep a diary of notes for each client, including images, videos, and documents. Make training personal by reviewing what you covered last session — whether you teach Pilates, give piano lessons, or do personal training. Why studios choose Bobclass over Mindbody, Eversports, and other studio software: * Built for small studios and independent instructors, not gym chains * No percentage fees on payments or bookings * Fast and simple — you will be up and running in an hour * Online booking page for your clients to self-book classes and appointments * WhatsApp integration — fast and personal communication with your clients * No percentage fees. No hidden costs that the sales rep hides from you until you signed the 1-year contract * Real native apps for iOS, iPad, and Mac and other platforms. This means highly secure, fast, push notifications and running your business in the studio or on the go. A complete app ecosystem for your studio * Bobclass Studio Manager is the hub for studio owners. Your team and clients each get their own app: * Bobclass Team — your instructors and staff see their upcoming classes, client lists, and rosters without accessing your full database. * Bobclass Go — your clients book classes, manage appointments, purchase packages, and view their progress notes — all from their phone. Who uses Bobclass? Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, personal trainers, fitness coaches, dance teachers, music teachers, piano teachers, martial arts instructors, tutors, beauty professionals, and other independent service providers who schedule classes or appointments and want a simple, affordable alternative to complex studio management software. Download Bobclass and start managing your studio today. BOBCLASS PRO, STUDIO and UNLIMITED There are three optional upgrades available as in-app subscriptions which will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. • Privacy policy: https://bobclass.slite.page/p/HCt0uczFXm8MQw/Privacy-Policy • The system is not intended for medical or clinical environments and does not provide HIPAA‑compliant data storage or processing. • EULA: https://bobclass.slite.page/p/fVv1sB7XeF7FtH/EULA

Screenshots

Tiny Calendar4 screens
Bobclass Studio Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bobclass Studio Manager at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Calendar's subscription. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Tiny Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 92) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Tiny Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bobclass Studio Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Calendar has 21K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tiny Calendar's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Calendar ships an update every 2 months, Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tiny Calendar versus Bobclass Studio Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny CalendarBobclass Studio Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings)4.8 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyWork AppsCourt Four Ltd.

Customer experience

Tiny Calendar

All ratings20,601 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative16.0%

Bobclass Studio Manager

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

Tiny Calendar

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Excellent calendar app
  • 📆 Helpful for organizing schedules
  • 🔗 Syncs well with Google Calendar
  • 🗓 Useful month/week/day views
  • 🎨 Customizable color-coding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues with Google Calendar
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding past events
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🕰 Time zone issues with event times

Bobclass Studio Manager

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Efficient scheduling and booking management
  • 💰 Affordable pricing with one-time fee (no monthly subscription)
  • 📱 Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • 💬 Automated email and text confirmations to clients

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
  • 🔐 Data loss when app logs out unexpectedly
  • ⚠️ Requires in-app purchases to be enabled
  • 📱 Limited functionality on Mac compared to iOS
  • 🔔 Reminder features not fully automatic

Bugs and requests

Tiny Calendar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Events disappearing from calendar
  • Crashes when changing calendar settings
  • Duplicate events created unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add to-do list functionality
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Allow more customization options
  • Provide better customer support

Bobclass Studio Manager

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App logs out unexpectedly causing data loss
  • Syncing failures between multiple devices
  • Text confirmation feature broken on Mac after updates
  • In-app purchase requirement blocking app access
  • Display issues (white text on white background)
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  • Occasional booking sync failures between devices
  • Password reset email not sending

Requested features

8 requests
  • Automatic reminder messages for clients
  • SMS text message reminder option
  • iCal/external calendar synchronization
  • Ability to duplicate appointments more easily
  • Client goal tracking feature
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  • Individual client-specific reminders
  • Dark mode color options
  • Automatic class duplication for recurring sessions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tiny Calendar

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Special Offer$6.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Recurring Events$1.99
  • Invites & Attendees$1.99
  • Multiple Google Accounts$2.99
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  • Upgrade to Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Special Offer$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
3 purchases

Bobclass Studio Manager

Subscriptions3
  • Bobclass Pro$19.991 Month
  • Bobclass Studio$34.991 Month
  • Bobclass Unlimited Subscription$44.991 Month

Questions

Is Tiny Calendar free?
Tiny Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?
Bobclass Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager?
Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Tiny Calendar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.
Do Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager have ads?
Tiny Calendar shows ads; Bobclass Studio Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Calendar or Bobclass Studio Manager?
Tiny Calendar ships an update every 2 months, and Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. Most recently, Tiny Calendar was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bobclass Studio Manager on September 21, 2026.

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