Comparison

Managed Forms vs Salon Companion

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

Head to head
About

Managed Forms

Features
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Managed Forms helps businesses create, send, complete, and review digital consultation forms on iOS. Set up forms in minutes, start from ready-made templates, personalise questions for your business, and keep client details and response history together in one place. With Managed Forms you can: Create digital consultation forms Use form templates for faster setup Personalise questions, sections, consent text, and signatures Add and manage client records Complete forms in person on iPhone or iPad Send forms by link, QR code, email, or SMS Review completed responses Sync form activity with your Managed workspace Sign in with an existing Managed account Managed Forms is built for businesses that want a simple, focused way to collect consultation details without adding booking, payment, inbox, inventory, or marketing tools. Client form answers stay inside your Managed workspace and are not used for marketing. Link, QR, sharing, in-person completion, forms, clients, and responses are free to use. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Salon Companion

Features
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Stop juggling paper forms, scattered client notes and generic aftercare documents. Salon Companion gives beauty professionals one elegant place to manage consultations, patch tests, client records, consent and aftercare — all branded to look like your own salon app. Create a smoother experience for every client, from their first consultation through to their treatment history and aftercare. LOOK PROFESSIONAL FROM THE FIRST TAP Add your salon logo, colours, services, business details and accreditation badges. Your branding appears throughout the app and across the consultation forms and aftercare PDFs you share with clients. The result is a consistent, polished experience that feels personal to your business. EVERYTHING YOUR SALON NEEDS • Digital consultation and consent forms • On-screen client signatures • Treatment-specific health and safety questions • Patch-test records with product, batch and expiry details • Returning-client sign-in for faster appointments • Automatic reminders when a new consultation is required • Searchable client records and treatment history • Branded consultation and consent PDFs • Professional aftercare sheets ready to email or share • Custom PDF colours and aftercare guidance • Flexible service, treatment and patch-test settings • Backup, restore and PDF export tools • Optional iCloud syncing across your Apple devices BUILT FOR BEAUTY AND REGULATED SERVICES Create forms for lashes, brows, nails, hair, waxing, facials, massage, tattooing and other regulated treatments. Whether you work alone, run a busy home salon or manage a growing beauty business, Salon Companion helps you keep client information organised and your consultations consistent. YOUR RECORDS. YOUR BRAND. YOUR CONTROL. Your salon details, client records and completed forms are stored locally on your device for fast, private access. Optional iCloud sync lets you keep your records, forms and settings available across your Apple devices. No separate Salon Companion account is required. SALON COMPANION PREMIUM Salon Companion Premium unlocks the complete experience, including unlimited consultation forms, client records, signatures, patch-test records, branded PDFs, client sign-in tools, aftercare documents and advanced customisation. Replace paper forms with a more professional, organised and memorable client experience. Your salon. Your brand. Your companion. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Managed Forms4 screens
Salon Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salon Companion at none against Managed Forms's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Managed Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Salon Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Managed Forms ships an update every 2 weeks, Salon Companion every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Managed Forms versus Salon Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManaged FormsSalon Companion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManagedLAWRENCE CARL BOUND

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Managed Forms

Subscriptions2
  • With Managed Starter Plan$29.991 Month
  • With Managed Growth Plan$299.991 Month
One-time1
  • 100 SMS & 250 Emails$9.99
None

Salon Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Managed Forms free?
Managed Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Salon Companion free?
Salon Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Managed Forms or Salon Companion have ads?
Neither Managed Forms nor Salon Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Managed Forms or Salon Companion?
Managed Forms ships an update every 2 weeks, and Salon Companion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Managed Forms was updated on September 15, 2026 and Salon Companion on September 15, 2026.

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