Comparison

BasicSalon vs MB Event Manager

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

Head to head
About

BasicSalon

Features
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BasicSalon is a salon management app that brings appointments, client records, checkout, sales, and expenses together in one straightforward place. Designed for hair, nail, lash, massage, beauty, and mobile-service professionals, BasicSalon works for both independent businesses and multi-staff salons. KEY FEATURES • View and manage appointments by day, month, or calendar • Keep client details, visit history, preferred staff, and regular services organized • Create client charts with photos and handwritten notes • Set up services, options, prices, durations, staff, business hours, closed days, and tax rates • Duplicate previous service details to create the next appointment quickly • Record cancellations and no-shows, including reasons, fees, and cancellation cutoffs • Manage mobile-service locations, travel time, transportation fees, and blocked scheduling time • Track cash, card, QR, and bank-transfer payments • Manage paid and unpaid balances • Create and share PDF receipts and invoices • Review sales, customer counts, average spend, and service performance • View reference summaries for paid sales, outstanding balances, estimated tax, expenses, and estimated profit • Export client, appointment, sales, and expense data as CSV files • Create and restore backups when moving to another device • Sync data across devices with iCloud • Sync appointments with Google Calendar • Check today’s appointments on Apple Watch You can manage up to 100 clients before purchasing an expansion. In-app purchases are available to increase the limit to 400 clients or unlimited clients, and to remove ads. Spend less time organizing and more time with your clients. BasicSalon helps keep your salon’s day running smoothly. Tax summaries are provided for reference only and do not replace advice from a qualified tax professional.

About

MB Event Manager

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Monty Booking Manager is an event door management app designed for organizers who need speed, control, and reliability on event day. Built to simplify entry operations, the app enables teams to manage check-ins seamlessly and monitor attendance in real time, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both organizers and guests. Key Features QR Code Ticket Scanning Quickly scan ticket QR codes to validate entries and check in attendees instantly. Reduce queues and eliminate manual errors at the door. Real-Time Attendee List Access and manage your full guest list directly from the app. View attendee details, track check-in status, and stay in control throughout your event. Fast & Reliable Check-In Process Designed for high-traffic events, the app ensures rapid validation to keep lines moving efficiently. Secure & Controlled Access Prevent duplicate entries and unauthorized access with accurate ticket verification. Whether you’re hosting concerts, nightlife events, festivals, corporate gatherings, or private functions, Monty Booking Manager helps you manage entry with confidence and professionalism. Run smoother events. Control your door. Focus on the experience.

Screenshots

BasicSalon4 screens
MB Event Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MB Event Manager at none against BasicSalon's 6. MB Event Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BasicSalon's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price 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. BasicSalon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MB Event Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BasicSalon ships an update monthly, MB Event Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
BasicSalon versus MB Event Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasicSalonMB Event Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi ShimizuAssaad Abou Harb

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BasicSalon

Subscriptions3
  • LINE予約 Lite3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LINE予約 Standard$9.991 Month
  • LINE予約 Unlimited$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 広告削除$2.99
  • 顧客管理400人拡張$19.99
  • 顧客400人制限解除$39.99
None

MB Event Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BasicSalon free?
BasicSalon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MB Event Manager free?
MB Event Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BasicSalon or MB Event Manager have ads?
BasicSalon shows ads; MB Event Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, BasicSalon or MB Event Manager?
BasicSalon ships an update monthly, and MB Event Manager every 3 months. Most recently, BasicSalon was updated on September 21, 2026 and MB Event Manager on September 18, 2026.

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