Comparison

NeedleFlow vs SoloDeck

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

Head to head
About

NeedleFlow

Features
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NeedleFlow is your studio in your pocket. The app for tattoo artists, piercers and laser-removal specialists helps you manage appointments, clients and finances — without spreadsheets or paper. CALENDAR • Day / week / month views • Sessions, consultations, days off and vacations • Interactive male/female body map and piercing face map for selecting multiple areas • Appointment and session-confirmation reminders • Find available time up to 180 days ahead • Create multiple sessions for one project at once • Optional appointment sync with iCloud, Google and Outlook calendars • Availability poster for Stories: a month grid or exact free hours CLIENTS • Client card with visit history • Work photos and notes • Contact via messenger or email in one tap • Consent forms: the client fills them in and signs on your device, and the document is kept in their card with a PDF copy FINANCES • Income, expenses, deposits and profit — automatically • Recurring payments (rent, taxes) with reminders • Analytics and CSV export for accounting • Business analytics: calendar load, revenue per hour, no-show losses and a 30-day forecast • Current calendar-month insights and previous-month comparison GIFT VOUCHERS • Sell in advance, track and redeem for a session SYNC & PRIVACY • A free account (Sign in with Apple or Google) syncs appointments, clients and photos across your iPhone and iPad • Each account's data is kept separate, with access protected by sign-in • No ads, usage analytics or tracking • Prefer local-only? Use the app without an account • Delete your account and cloud data directly in the app at any time • Backups and export anytime FREE & PRO • Core appointments, clients, finances, cloud sync and backups remain free • Pro unlocks consent forms, business analytics, poster styling, advanced availability search, multi-session projects and system calendar integration • Documents already signed stay available at all times, even without Pro • 14-day free trial, then the subscription renews automatically until cancelled NeedleFlow isn't just for tattoos: it also fits piercers, laser and beauty professionals. For iPhone and iPad. Core features are free; advanced tools are available with NeedleFlow Pro. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SoloDeck

Features
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SoloDeck is the freelance management app built for Canadian freelancers, contractors, and self-employed professionals. Track clients, send invoices, log expenses and mileage — your complete freelance CRM in one place. CLIENT TRACKER & CRM — Add clients, track project status, log notes and communication history — Full freelance CRM built for solo operators INVOICING & BILLING — Create and send professional Canadian invoices — GST/HST auto-calculated on every invoice — Track payments and outstanding balances EXPENSE & MILEAGE TRACKING — Snap receipts and categorize expenses — Automatic CRA mileage deduction calculations TIME TRACKING — Log billable hours by client or project — Turn time into invoices in one tap TAX-READY — Live GST/HST summary — T2125 worksheet — ready for tax season — Built specifically for Canadian tax rules AI CONTRACTS & PROPOSALS — Generate client contracts and project proposals — Powered by AI, customized to your work Built in Canada for Canadian freelancers. The only freelance management app that handles your clients, invoices, expenses, mileage, and taxes together.

Screenshots

NeedleFlow4 screens
SoloDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoloDeck at daily against NeedleFlow's weekly. SoloDeck also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedleFlow ships an update weekly, SoloDeck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NeedleFlow versus SoloDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedleFlowSoloDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVITALII SHVETSCharles Asirifi

In-app purchases

None

NeedleFlow

No in-app purchases

None

SoloDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeedleFlow free?
NeedleFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoloDeck free?
SoloDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NeedleFlow or SoloDeck have ads?
Neither NeedleFlow nor SoloDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeedleFlow or SoloDeck?
NeedleFlow ships an update weekly, and SoloDeck daily. Most recently, NeedleFlow was updated on October 7, 2026 and SoloDeck on October 19, 2026.

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