Solo.Coach vs Bookpluto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Solo.Coach
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Still managing your sessions via WhatsApp? SoloCoach is the app for self-employed coaches. Booking, payment, packages, utilization - everything in your hand. All you need is your smartphone. You coach. We do the rest. What used to be seven messages for one booking becomes one clear flow in SoloCoach: open slots, one tap, booked. Students book through your Coach Page, pay online, receive reminders and see their package balance. You see your coaching day, open payments, students, revenue and invoices in one app. Key features: - Bookable coaching website - Online booking, no ping-pong - Apple Pay & credit cards - Email & WhatsApp reminders - Packages with live balance - Open payments in one view - Google/Outlook calendar sync - Student CRM - Revenue & payment overview - Automatic invoices - AI notes after every session For independent coaches who want their back office in their pocket: scheduling, payment, reminders, packages, invoices and notes in one connected flow.
Bookpluto
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Bookpluto is the operations console for home-service and field-service companies โ HVAC, mini-split, plumbing, electrical, and trades that run on bookings, crews, and on-site work. It is a business tool for company staff (administrators, managers, and specialists), not a consumer marketplace. Run your whole operation from one place: BOOKINGS & SCHEDULING - See every job on a live board, organized by status and location. - Open a booking to view the customer, service details, address, notes, and attached job-site photos. - Manage your schedule, block out unavailable time, and keep the calendar accurate across the team. DISPATCH & CREW MANAGEMENT - Assign installers and helpers to jobs and keep everyone on the same page. - Manage your team and roles, set availability, and route work by ZIP and service vertical. - A focused home screen for field staff shows specialists exactly the jobs assigned to them. CUSTOMERS - Keep a clean customer record: contact details, service address, and history in one view. - Attach photos, notes, and checklists so the next person on the job has full context. - Capture consultation sign-offs and keep an audit trail of what was agreed. PAYMENTS & PAYOUTS (STRIPE) - Collect payment for completed jobs through Stripe Checkout โ card details are handled by Stripe and never touch your servers. - Onboard your company and your crew to Stripe Connect to receive payouts for finished work. - Review and approve worker payouts, with clear expected-earnings breakdowns per job. OFFERS, PRODUCTS & COMMUNICATION - Build offers and quotes, manage your product catalog, and send the right information to customers. - Keep an inbox and message threads tied to each job so nothing gets lost. - Email templates and activity history keep customer communication consistent. INSIGHTS - A dashboard and pulse view give you the numbers that matter: what's booked, what's in progress, and what's done. - Notifications and an audit feed keep the whole team aware of changes in real time. BUILT FOR TEAMS - Multi-company support: switch between locations or businesses you manage. - Role-based access so each person sees only what they should. - Push notifications keep field staff and office staff in sync. Bookpluto requires an account with a participating company. It is designed for the people who run the business โ owners, dispatchers, office managers, and field technicians.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookpluto at none against Solo.Coach's 2. Bookpluto also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Solo.Coach's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Solo.Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. Bookpluto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solo.Coach ships an update every 10 days, Bookpluto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solo.Coach | Bookpluto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Hoefinger | Streamlinepro llc |
In-app purchases
Solo.Coach
- SoloCoach Pro$35.001 Month
- SoloCoach Pro$349.001 Year
Bookpluto
No in-app purchases









