Comparison

Budy vs Nextil Appointment Scheduler

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

Head to head
About

Budy

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It's a CRM application. Built for Professional service businesses to gain visibility, boost profitability, and standardize operations.

About

Nextil Appointment Scheduler

This app helps service professionals manage appointments, client information, and payments. It offers online booking, secure payment processing, and detailed earnings reports to streamline business operations.

Highlights
  • Smart appointment scheduling
  • 24/7 online booking
  • Client management and history
  • Secure payments via Stripe
  • Earnings tracking and reports
  • AI-powered notes
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Run your appointments. Grow your business. All from your phone. Nextil is the all-in-one booking and business management app built for independent service professionals — barbers, hairstylists, estheticians, massage therapists, nail technicians, and more. Manage your calendar, accept online bookings 24/7, get paid securely, and keep your clients coming back — without the back-and-forth. YOUR CALENDAR, YOUR RULES See your full schedule at a glance in day, 3-day, or agenda view. Add appointments in seconds by selecting a service and a client. Drag and drop to reschedule. Block time for events, lunch breaks, and vacations. Everything syncs instantly. LET CLIENTS BOOK THEMSELVES Set up your personal booking link and share it anywhere — your Instagram bio, WhatsApp, or website. Clients pick a time that works for them, and you get notified the moment a booking comes in. No phone tag. No missed opportunities. MANAGE YOUR CLIENTS Keep a full history of every appointment for every client. Add private notes, photos, and tags to stay organized. Import clients directly from your contacts in seconds. GET PAID FASTER Complete appointments with a tap. Accept cash or card payments powered by Stripe. Add tips and apply discounts — all in one flow. Run a group checkout for multiple clients at once. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS Track your revenue with weekly, monthly, and yearly earnings charts. See your top services, tips, new clients, cancellations, and no-shows — then export a PDF report for tax season. AI-POWERED ASSISTANT Ask your AI assistant to create appointments, add clients, or pull up your earnings — all in plain language. It can even clean up your appointment notes to sound more professional. BUILT FOR HOW YOU WORK • Smart notifications for new bookings, cancellations, and reminders • Configurable working hours and booking settings (notice period, buffer time, cancellation policy) • QR code for your booking link — show it and let clients scan • Full iPad support with split-view navigation • Available in English and Spanish FREE TO START Get started for free with core scheduling features. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited bookings, earnings analytics, PDF reports, customer notes, AI assistant, ad-free experience, and more. Download Nextil and take control of your schedule today. Privacy Policy: https://www.nextil.net/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.nextil.net/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Budy4 screens
Nextil Appointment Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Budy at none against Nextil Appointment Scheduler's 2. Budy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Nextil Appointment Scheduler's advantage is device support. On price 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. Nextil Appointment Scheduler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Budy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Budy versus Nextil Appointment Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudyNextil Appointment Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAvaniko TechnologiesRaul Jimenez

In-app purchases

None

Budy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nextil Appointment Scheduler

Subscriptions2
  • Nextil Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Nextil Premium Yearly$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Budy free?
Budy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nextil Appointment Scheduler free?
Nextil Appointment Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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