Comparison

UpNext vs Kiranly Queue

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

Head to head
About

UpNext

Features
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Modern check-in for walk-in shops — QR code, TV display, or kiosk. Your choice. UpNext is the walk-in queue manager built specifically for barbershops. It does NOT replace Square, Booksy, or any booking app you already use. Keep your scheduling tool. UpNext handles the walk-ins. WHO IT'S FOR - Barbershops with walk-in traffic - Multi-chair shops where the front desk gets buried during peak hours - Owners who want their appointment-only barbers to fill dead chair time without changing booking platforms THE GO LIVE TOGGLE The feature shops talk about most. Appointment-only barbers can flip themselves Go Live during slow periods, appear on the kiosk, take walk-ins, and toggle off when their next booking comes in. Dead chair time becomes revenue. THREE WAYS TO CHECK IN — YOUR CHOICE - Printed QR code at the front desk - TV display in the lobby (live queue + walk-in QR side by side) - iPad kiosk mode (locked to one app via iOS Guided Access) REAL-TIME QUEUE - Every barber sees the queue update live, on iPhone or iPad - Push notifications when someone joins - Customer's own queue tracker shows position and wait time - Live Wait link lets customers join the queue from home — they tap "I'm Here" when they arrive ANALYTICS THAT MATTER - Daily, weekly, monthly walk-in counts - Wait time averages - Peak hours - Walk-out tracking (how many leave before being served) BUILT BY A BARBERSHOP OWNER UpNext is built and tested at Fademasters Barbershop in Waco, TX. Real shop, real walk-ins, real feedback. PRICING - Single Location: $49.99/month - 30-day money-back guarantee — not for you? Email support@upnext-app.com for a full refund. QUESTIONS, BUGS, OR FEATURE REQUESTS support@upnext-app.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kiranly Queue

Features
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Kiranly helps businesses and service providers manage customer queues digitally — no more physical waiting lines. HOW IT WORKS • Customers join a queue and receive a token number • Staff manage the queue from any device • Customers get SMS notifications when it's their turn PERFECT FOR • Any business or service provider with walk-in customers • Shops, salons, government offices, and more FEATURES • Multi-queue support per location • Real-time queue status tracking • SMS notifications for customers • Receptionist dashboard for queue management • QR code for customers to join the queue • Unique tracking link for each customer • Role-based access for staff Get started at queue.kiranly.com

Screenshots

UpNext4 screens
Kiranly Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kiranly Queue at none against UpNext's 1. Kiranly Queue also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Kiranly Queue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpNext ships an update every 3 months, Kiranly Queue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
UpNext versus Kiranly Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpNextKiranly Queue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCARLOS A CANALES PEREZKiran Danda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UpNext

Subscriptions1
  • Sigle Loaction$49.991 Month
None

Kiranly Queue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpNext free?
UpNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiranly Queue free?
Kiranly Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UpNext or Kiranly Queue have ads?
Neither UpNext nor Kiranly Queue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpNext or Kiranly Queue?
UpNext ships an update every 3 months, and Kiranly Queue every 2 weeks. Most recently, UpNext was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kiranly Queue on November 5, 2026.

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