# Setmore Appointment Scheduling vs BarberNote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Setmore Appointment Scheduling at 9.2K against BarberNote's 1. Setmore Appointment Scheduling also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked). BarberNote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setmore Appointment Scheduling sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and BarberNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarberNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Setmore Appointment Scheduling has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setmore Appointment Scheduling | BarberNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmore-appointment-scheduling/id665859578/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbernote-barber-appointment/id6789102901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 270 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Setmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257008611) | [SERKAN VARNALIER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774651675) |

## What reviewers say

### Setmore Appointment Scheduling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmore-appointment-scheduling/id665859578)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Automate your service-based business with this appointment booking system. Allow customers to schedule themselves 24/7, send automated reminders to reduce no-shows, and get paid online or in person. Manage your team's schedules and integrate with other business apps.

**Highlights:** Automated appointment scheduling, Customer self-booking 24/7, Automated appointment reminders, Online and in-person payments, Team schedule management, Mobile-friendly booking page, Integrations with business apps

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setmore Solopreneur - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Setmore Solo Premium - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter Solo Premium - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Setmore Premium - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Setmore Pro - Monthly | $35.99 | per month |
| Starter Pro - Monthly | $35.99 | per month |
| Setmore Pro Plus - Monthly | $53.99 | per month |
| Setmore Solopreneur - Annual | $98.99 | per year |
| Setmore Solo Premium - Annual | $107.99 | per year |
| Starter Solo Premium - Annual | $107.99 | per year |
| Setmore Premium - Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Setmore Pro - Annual | $239.99 | per year |
| Setmore Pro Plus - Annual | $349.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free and affordable
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling and organizing
- 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🔀 Confusing updates and changes
- 📱 Issues with mobile app
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments not showing up correctly
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
- Booking links not working as expected
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Client information not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add more scheduling options (split shifts, recurring appointments, etc.)
- Improve calendar view and navigation
- Allow customization of booking forms and policies
- Integrate with more payment gateways
- Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities


### BarberNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbernote-barber-appointment/id6789102901)

Manage your barber shop appointments, customer history, and finances with this offline-capable app. Track income, expenses, and generate reports to understand your business performance. Offers online booking for clients and data backup.

**Highlights:** Appointment booking, Customer history tracking, Cash and expense management, Income and profit reports, Offline functionality, Online booking (Pro), Data backup and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarberNote Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| BarberNote Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setmore Appointment Scheduling free?

Setmore Appointment Scheduling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarberNote free?

BarberNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Setmore Appointment Scheduling or BarberNote?

BarberNote is rated higher. Setmore Appointment Scheduling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while BarberNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Setmore Appointment Scheduling or BarberNote have ads?

Neither Setmore Appointment Scheduling nor BarberNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Setmore Appointment Scheduling or BarberNote?

Setmore Appointment Scheduling ships an update every 5 days, and BarberNote every 5 days. Most recently, Setmore Appointment Scheduling was updated on October 22, 2026 and BarberNote on October 15, 2026.

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