UpNext vs SupaDay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpNext
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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/
SupaDay
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Stop juggling paper books, spreadsheets, and five different apps to run your salon. SupaDay replaces them all — so you can focus on your clients, not your software. Whether you're a solo stylist or running a multi-location salon, SupaDay puts your calendar, bookings, customers, and payments right in your pocket. SCHEDULING & BOOKING • View and manage your full calendar on the go • Let clients book 24/7 from your online booking page • Send automated SMS reminders and appointment notifications • Set custom hours and availability for each staff member CLIENT EXPERIENCE • Self check-in for walk-in clients via QR code • Online booking so clients can schedule anytime • Automated reminders so no one forgets their appointment POINT OF SALE & PAYMENTS • Check out clients in one tap — card, cash, or gift card • Track tips and apply discounts on the spot • Auto-calculate staff commissions so payroll is easy STAFF MANAGEMENT • Fair walk-in rotation with the built-in turn tracker • Staff can view and manage their own appointments • Fine-grained permissions so each role sees only what they need • Self-service time-off requests for your team REPORTING & INSIGHTS • Staff performance and revenue reports • Track business revenue with real-time dashboards • Export commission reports anytime • Review audit logs for full transparency MARKETING & GROWTH • Automatically ask happy clients for Google reviews • Send SMS marketing campaigns to fill slow days • Build a professional website with online booking built in MULTI-LOCATION • Manage multiple locations from one account • Switch between locations instantly • Separate staff, schedules, and reporting per location COMMON QUESTIONS Will this work for my business? If you take appointments or walk-ins, SupaDay was built for you. Works for solo stylists, barbershops, nail salons, spas, massage practices, and beauty studios. Most owners are up and running in under an hour. Do I need to buy special hardware? No. SupaDay works on the devices you already have. Am I locked into a contract? Never. No contracts, cancel anytime. Does SupaDay take a cut of my revenue? No. You keep every dollar you earn. What does it cost? Some features require a paid subscription. Plans are per-user with a monthly cap so you never overpay. A free trial with full access is included — no credit card required. Set up your account at supaday.app to get started. Questions? Reach us anytime at support@supaday.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SupaDay at none against UpNext's 1. SupaDay also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. UpNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. SupaDay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | UpNext | SupaDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARLOS A CANALES PEREZ | Cat Tran |
In-app purchases
UpNext
- Sigle Loaction$49.991 Month
SupaDay
No in-app purchases









