Comparison

Solo CRM vs Pocket Client Book

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

Head to head
About

Solo CRM

Features
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SoloCRM: Get Paid, Not Ghosted. Are you a freelancer, consultant, or independent creator tired of chasing payments? SoloCRM is the first "Vibe Check" for your business. We combine professional client management with powerful AI to ensure your cash flow stays green. Why SoloCRM? The Vibe Check: A single dashboard that calculates your actual profit after expenses and late invoices. AI-Powered Nudges: Don't send awkward emails. Let our Gemini-integrated AI draft the perfect reminderβ€”from "Casual" to "Strict"β€”based on your relationship. Ghosting Timer: Instantly see which clients haven't responded in 30 days and take action. Tax Season Ready: Export every invoice and expense into a professional report in one tap. Manage your contacts, track your projects, and secure your financial futureβ€”all in one place. Your business is personal. Your CRM should be too. By downloading or using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can view our Custom End User License Agreement (EULA) here:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pocket Client Book

Features
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Pocket Client Book is a private, offline client diary for solo professionals who book clients in chat or by phone β€” not through an online portal. Nail tech, barber, massage therapist, tutor, coach, psychologist: every client, appointment and reminder in one place on your iPhone or iPad. No account. No server. Your data never leaves your device. A CALENDAR THAT FITS YOUR DAY β€’ Day, week and month views, drag to reschedule β€’ Working hours, so free slots match your real schedule β€’ Several services in one visit, each with its own price β€’ Personal blocks for lunch, travel and admin β€’ Colour-coded services and statuses CLIENTS WITHOUT A SPREADSHEET β€’ Profiles with phone, birthday, tags and notes β€’ Import from Contacts in one tap β€’ Visit history, outstanding balance and visit count right in the list β€’ Search by name, or filter down to just the people who owe you β€’ WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Instagram handles REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY GET SENT β€’ Local notifications β€” no internet required β€’ One tap opens SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber with the message already written β€’ Templates with client name, time, service and price MONEY THAT MATCHES REALITY (PRO) β€’ Revenue dashboard with charts by period β€’ Records what the client actually paid, not the list price β€’ Debtors list β€” who owes you, and how much β€’ Expenses by category β€’ Tips surfaced separately YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES β€’ Works in airplane mode β€’ Optional iCloud Drive backup file (PRO) β€” a file you control, not cloud sync β€’ Manual JSON export and import at any time β€’ Seven interface languages β€” Ukrainian, English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German, and French β€” switched instantly, no restart. FREE Calendar, clients, services, reminders and working hours. The daily booking work is not behind a paywall. POCKET CLIENT BOOK PRO β€’ Finance dashboard, expenses and debtors β€’ iCloud Drive auto-backup No online booking. No client portal. No team seats. Built for one professional who runs a business from a phone. Terms: https://pocketclientbook.app/en/terms Privacy: https://pocketclientbook.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

Solo CRM4 screens
Pocket Client Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solo CRM and Pocket Client Book are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Solo CRM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Pocket Client Book sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Solo CRM versus Pocket Client Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo CRMPocket Client Book
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGhaith AlshehabatArtem Danylov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Solo CRM

Subscriptions2
  • The "Active Freelancer"$12.991 Month
  • The "High-Earner"$24.991 Month
3 purchases

Pocket Client Book

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Solo CRM free?
Solo CRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Client Book free?
Pocket Client Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solo CRM or Pocket Client Book have ads?
Neither Solo CRM nor Pocket Client Book shows ads.

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