Comparison

Pocket Client Book vs The PocketBoss

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Client Book

Features
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Pocket Client Book is a private, offline client diary for solo professionals who book clients in chat or by phone — not through an online portal. Nail tech, barber, massage therapist, tutor, coach, psychologist: every client, appointment and reminder in one place on your iPhone or iPad. No account. No server. Your data never leaves your device. A CALENDAR THAT FITS YOUR DAY • Day, week and month views, drag to reschedule • Working hours, so free slots match your real schedule • Several services in one visit, each with its own price • Personal blocks for lunch, travel and admin • Colour-coded services and statuses CLIENTS WITHOUT A SPREADSHEET • Profiles with phone, birthday, tags and notes • Import from Contacts in one tap • Visit history, outstanding balance and visit count right in the list • Search by name, or filter down to just the people who owe you • WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Instagram handles REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY GET SENT • Local notifications — no internet required • One tap opens SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber with the message already written • Templates with client name, time, service and price MONEY THAT MATCHES REALITY (PRO) • Revenue dashboard with charts by period • Records what the client actually paid, not the list price • Debtors list — who owes you, and how much • Expenses by category • Tips surfaced separately YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES • Works in airplane mode • Optional iCloud Drive backup file (PRO) — a file you control, not cloud sync • Manual JSON export and import at any time • Seven interface languages — Ukrainian, English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German, and French — switched instantly, no restart. FREE Calendar, clients, services, reminders and working hours. The daily booking work is not behind a paywall. POCKET CLIENT BOOK PRO • Finance dashboard, expenses and debtors • iCloud Drive auto-backup No online booking. No client portal. No team seats. Built for one professional who runs a business from a phone. Terms: https://pocketclientbook.app/en/terms Privacy: https://pocketclientbook.app/en/privacy

About

The PocketBoss

Features
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PocketBoss is the all-in-one business management app built for contractors, construction companies, and small service businesses. Streamline your entire operation with one powerful, easy-to-use platform. COMPLETE BUSINESS DASHBOARD Get a real-time overview of your business: revenue, outstanding invoices, overdue work, and the blind spots your data says are worth a look. SMART SCHEDULING Schedule appointments and jobs, send reminders, manage your team's day, and dispatch work to your crew. PROFESSIONAL INVOICING & ESTIMATES Create and send professional invoices and estimates in seconds — including Good/Better/Best tiered options. Accept card payments in person or by payment link, track payment status, and set up payment plans. CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT (CRM) Keep every client's information, communication history, and job details in one place. WORKFORCE & TIME TRACKING Your crew clocks in and out from their phones — even offline in the field; punches sync when coverage returns. Track timesheets, labor costs, job labor, and overtime. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY Track tools, equipment, and parts with low-stock alerts, locations, and maintenance history. RECEIPTS, MILEAGE & MORE Snap receipts, log mileage, manage projects and bids, and keep documents organized for tax time. WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING POCKETBOSS ACCOUNT Sign in with your PocketBoss account and your data stays in sync across web and mobile.

Screenshots

Pocket Client Book4 screens
The PocketBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The PocketBoss at none against Pocket Client Book's 3. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Client Book sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The PocketBoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pocket Client Book versus The PocketBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Client BookThe PocketBoss
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem DanylovBlake McAmis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Client Book

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pocket Client Book PRO Lifetime$79.99
None

The PocketBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Client Book free?
Pocket Client Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The PocketBoss free?
The PocketBoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Client Book or The PocketBoss have ads?
Neither Pocket Client Book nor The PocketBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Client Book or The PocketBoss?
Pocket Client Book ships an update every 2 weeks, and The PocketBoss every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Client Book was updated on November 1, 2026 and The PocketBoss on October 29, 2026.

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