Comparison

BookAPT vs Gostelo

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

Head to head
About

BookAPT

Features
Read full description

BookAPT is a revolutionary appointment booking platform that combines AI-powered conversational booking with lightning-fast 30-second scheduling. BookAPT makes booking effortless, intuitive, and efficient for both customers and businesses. AI-POWERED BOOKING - THE FUTURE OF SCHEDULING
Chat naturally with our AI assistant to find and book services. Simply say "I need a haircut this weekend" and let AI find the best options, show availability, and complete your booking in seconds. No more endless searching or phone calls. 30-SECOND BOOKING - WHEN YOU NEED IT FAST
Prefer the traditional way? Our streamlined visual booking lets you find services, select times, and confirm appointments in just 30 seconds. Perfect for busy professionals who want speed and efficiency. 23 OR MORE INDUSTRIES - ONE APP FOR EVERYTHING
BookAPT supports hair salons, beauty and wellness, medical and dental, automotive, fitness, home services, halal and specialty food, retail, professional consulting, and many more industries. REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION
Stay connected with businesses through our built-in real-time chat. Ask questions, get updates, and communicate seamlessly without leaving the app. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay your way with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Pay Later options, QR code payments, and secure credit card processing. SMART CALENDAR INTEGRATION
Sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook. Never double-book or miss an appointment again. FOR BUSINESS OWNERS - GROW YOUR BUSINESS
BookAPT provides powerful tools including: • Real-time appointment management • Professional service and product catalogs • Smart invoice generation via Email, SMS, and Chat • Team and worker scheduling • Customer communication hub • Analytics and reporting • Multi-location support • Custom service requests • Recurring appointment automation • Voice command support KEY FEATURES FOR CUSTOMERS • AI chat booking by conversation • 30-second visual booking • Real-time availability • Instant confirmations • Appointment reminders • Service reviews and ratings • Favorite businesses • Cross-platform access on iOS and Web • Secure payments • Appointment history FOR BUSINESSES • 5-minute setup • 30-day free trial • Professional dashboard • Smart scheduling • AI-powered customer matching • Payment processing • Team management • Custom services • Product catalog • Analytics dashboard SECURE AND RELIABLE
Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security. All transactions are encrypted, and your information is securely stored in the cloud. CROSS-PLATFORM ACCESS
Access BookAPT from anywhere using our iOS app and web platform. PERFECT FOR • Busy professionals • Service businesses of all sizes • Customers who value convenience • Businesses looking to grow GROWING COMMUNITY
Join thousands of users and businesses who trust BookAPT for their appointment needs. Download BookAPT today and book smarter, not harder. Version 1.0
Requires iOS 16.0 or later

About

Gostelo

Streamline your service business with an easy-to-use booking and scheduling platform. Create a custom booking page, manage your calendar in real-time, and reduce no-shows with automatic SMS reminders. Build your customer list and maintain full control over your schedule.

Highlights
  • Instant booking page
  • Real-time dashboard
  • Automatic SMS reminders
  • Customer list management
  • Full schedule control
  • Custom intake forms
Features
Read full description

Gostelo is booking and scheduling for solo operators and small service businesses — barbers, salons, beauty studios, mobile mechanics, tutors, cleaners, and anyone whose calendar is their business. WHAT YOU GET • Your own booking page in 60 seconds. Pick a subdomain (yourname.gostelo.com) — customers book online without downloading anything. • Real-time dashboard. Today's bookings at a glance, swipe through the week, push notifications the moment a new booking lands. • Automatic SMS reminders. Cut no-shows. Customers confirm or cancel by text 24 hours before their appointment. • Customer list that builds itself. Every booking creates a record. Add notes, mark VIPs, block problem clients. • Full schedule control. Weekly hours, vacation blocks, buffer time. Customers only book slots you've opened. • Custom intake forms. Ask the questions that matter — allergies, preferences, vehicle make — right at booking. NO COMMISSIONS No per-booking fees. No upsells. The free tier covers everything most one-person businesses need. PRIVACY FIRST We don't sell your data. SMS goes out from your business name, not ours. No Gostelo ads on your booking page. Sign up takes a minute. Share your booking link, fill your calendar.

Screenshots

BookAPT4 screens
Gostelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gostelo at none against BookAPT's 6. Gostelo also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BookAPT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Gostelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookAPT ships an update every 5 weeks, Gostelo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BookAPT versus Gostelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookAPTGostelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORYN INCNIBIYAA LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BookAPT

Subscriptions3
  • Starter Plan - USD $29.99$29.991 Month
  • Professional - USD $79.99$79.991 Month
  • Business Plan - USD $149.99$149.991 Month
One-time3
  • 20 Appt Credits -USD $4.99$19.99
  • 40 Appt Credits - USD $9.99$31.99
  • 100 Appt Credits - USD $24.99$59.99
None

Gostelo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookAPT free?
BookAPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gostelo free?
Gostelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BookAPT or Gostelo have ads?
Neither BookAPT nor Gostelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookAPT or Gostelo?
BookAPT ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gostelo every 4 days. Most recently, BookAPT was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gostelo on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons