Comparison

Nail Tech Manager vs Nail Tech Payroll & Commission

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

Head to head
About

Nail Tech Manager

Manage clients, bookings, services, and stock for home-based nail technicians. Features include a built-in calendar, automated reminders, loyalty points, and detailed reporting. Export data easily for backup or analysis.

Highlights
  • Client management
  • Booking scheduling
  • Service and stock tracking
  • Automated reminders
  • Loyalty points system
  • Data export and reporting
  • iCloud data sync
Features
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Nail Tech Manager (NTM) allows you to manage all of your clients, bookings, services and stock information in one place. It has been designed by Nail Technicians for Nail Technicians and will continue to be improved and shaped based on the feedback from its users. NTM AUTO-RENEWING 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION - AU$16.99 (or equivalent) Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchasing a subscription. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. If you decide to cancel your subscription you can turn off auto-renewal by using the Manage Subscriptions button or from within your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://www.nigelgreensapps.com/privacy.php MAIN FEATURES - Designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. - Automatically sync your data with all of your iOS devices using iCloud. - Block out time for holidays, doctor appointments. - Find clients, bookings or stock with the new search function. - A built-in calendar that shows upcoming client birthdays, bookings and events. - Create up to 26 bookings in advance based on any existing booking. - 4 colour schemes: Dark, Light, Plain and Flux. - Create Services, Clients, Bookings and Stock Items. - Create Reports which can be emailed as HTML, PDF or printed directly to AirPrint printers. - Mail Centre: iMessage/SMS*/Email booking reminders to your clients. *iPhone version only. - Loyalty Points: Clients can earn and redeem points for using your services. - Export your clients, bookings, services and stock data to .csv files (which can be opened by spreadsheet programs like Numbers, Excel etc.) - iTunes File Sharing allows you to export/backup your entire database if you don't use iCloud. MORE GREAT FEATURES - Touch a day in the built-in calendar to zoom in for more details. - Calendar months are tinted different colours to help define them. - For mobile Nail Techs, client addresses can be added automatically into calendar bookings. When using the Calendar App, touching the client address in the booking opens up the Maps App ready to provide you with directions. - Apply percentage or value discounts to bookings. - See a booking history for a client within their Client Card. - Create new bookings from within the Client Card or the Main Menu. For more detailed information or to read the User Guide please visit the support website: http://www.nigelgreensapps.com/nailtechmanager.php Please Note: Nail Tech Manager has features that require access to your Calendar. It creates and manages its own iCloud enabled calendar so that alarms can be created to remind you of bookings. It does not access or use any other calendars that you may have. When prompted, please allow Nail Tech Manager access to your Calendar to take full advantage of all its features.

About

Nail Tech Payroll & Commission

This app simplifies payroll for nail salon owners by automating calculations for commission or salary. It integrates with appointment scheduling and check-in features, offers detailed reporting, and tracks tips and taxes.

Highlights
  • Automated commission/salary calculations
  • Appointment scheduling integration
  • Contactless technician check-in
  • Printable check-in logs
  • Tip and tax tracking
  • Weekly and monthly payroll reports
  • Cloud data backup
Features
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Nail Salon Payroll – Your Complete Technician Pay & Check-In Assistant Managing your salon just got even easier. Nail Salon Payroll now integrates seamlessly with SpotCheck+, bringing appointment scheduling and technician check-in right into your payroll workflow. Whether you pay by commission or a fixed salary, this app handles the math, keeps records, and even prints out check-in logs for accountability. Perfect for busy salon owners who want everything in one place. - What's New: + Print Check-Ins Generate and print technician check-in sheets directly from the app for easy record-keeping. - SpotCheck+ Integration Sync technician schedules and enable check-ins straight from the SpotCheck+ app—fast and contactless. - Key Features: Flexible Payroll Options – Commission or base + revenue share? We support both. Automatic Calculations – Enter work/tip details; we’ll do the rest. Weekly & Monthly Reports – Export payroll reports with ease. Tip & Tax Tracking – Monitor income, deductions & expenses. Cloud Backup – Your data, safely stored and always accessible. Reminder Notifications – Get alerts to run payroll on time. Print Check-In Sheets – Keep clean records for HR or tax purposes. Schedule & Check-In via SpotCheck+ – Modernize your staff flow. - Designed for: Nail Salons & Spa Owners Booth Renters & Independent Techs Beauty Salon Chains Admins who want fewer spreadsheets Start simplifying payroll and check-ins—download Nail Salon Payroll today. Terms of Use: https://www.ayecake.com/nails/Terms_of_Use.pdf

Screenshots

Nail Tech Manager4 screens
Nail Tech Payroll & Commission4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nail Tech Payroll & Commission at 3.7 against Nail Tech Manager's 2.0. Nail Tech Payroll & Commission also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Nail Tech Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Nail Tech Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.99 per month and Nail Tech Payroll & Commission sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nail Tech Payroll & Commission holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Nail Tech Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nail Tech Payroll & Commission's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nail Tech Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Nail Tech Payroll & Commission every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nail Tech Manager versus Nail Tech Payroll & Commission: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNail Tech ManagerNail Tech Payroll & Commission
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNigel GreenTran Hoa

Customer experience

Nail Tech Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Nail Tech Payroll & Commission

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nail Tech Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Nail Tech Manager Monthly Subscription$10.991 Month
2 purchases

Nail Tech Payroll & Commission

Subscriptions2
  • Nail Salary Pro – 1 month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Nail Salary Pro – 1 year1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Nail Tech Manager free?
Nail Tech Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nail Tech Payroll & Commission free?
Nail Tech Payroll & Commission is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nail Tech Manager or Nail Tech Payroll & Commission?
Nail Tech Payroll & Commission is rated higher. Nail Tech Manager averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nail Tech Payroll & Commission averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Nail Tech Manager or Nail Tech Payroll & Commission have ads?
Nail Tech Payroll & Commission shows ads; Nail Tech Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Nail Tech Manager or Nail Tech Payroll & Commission?
Nail Tech Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nail Tech Payroll & Commission every 2 months. Most recently, Nail Tech Manager was updated on October 6, 2026 and Nail Tech Payroll & Commission on October 28, 2026.

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