Comparison

iNailTech vs Square Appointments

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

Head to head
About

iNailTech

This app is a point-of-sale system designed for independent technicians in nail, hair, and barber shops. It helps manage appointments, client rewards, sales, and business expenses for tax deductions.

Highlights
  • Independent technician POS
  • Client scheduler with email notifications
  • VIP and membership reward system
  • Product and service sales tracking
  • Business expense management
  • Technician payroll reports
Features
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NailTech designed for a Single User Point-Of-Sale System on iPhone and iPad. Completes independent technician application for Nail Salon, Hair Salon, and Barber Shop business. Application functionalities: - Independent Technician or Network with store iNailPOS commission base (60/40, custom, rent-booth, hourly wage, more…) - Client-Tell: * Scheduler (included email notification) * VIP and Membership Reward Point System (manage by magnetic card reader). * Frequent visit count reward. * Complete Sale Histories - Product Sale - System Management: * 1099 Independent Contractor * Personal appointment book * Work on your own schedule * Collect and manage your own sales * Manage Tickets * Manage Gift Certificates * Manage Technician (60/40) * Manage Customer Schedule * Manage Customer by VIP Card * Preset Discounts for Services * Customer Promotion and Marketing * Complete Customer Services History * Custom Your Own Design Nail Service Items * Services can included Product or Misc. charge * Complete Retail Product Sale by Barcode * Technician Services and Payroll Reports * Business Expense Manager for Tax Deduction. * Multiple Languages by customize your own language. * Many more Power by ATSoft, Inc. We are the nationwide supplier of point of sale software, retail software and POS systems, as well as individual components such as touchscreen displays, computer cash registers and cash drawer systems. We specialize in providing customized POS systems that can improve business and transaction efficiency for retailers, salon, restaurants businesses. Our software products, iNailPOS are easy to use, and works perfectly . They were made for simple to manage your business. With the aid of apple iPad device with touchscreen interfaces and mobility, you can process your sales quickly and efficiently, without having to learn a completely new software system! Whether you are a retailer looking for a quote on a POS platform or a complete system, or are simply interested in finding more about our wide array of point of sale products, please use the form below to contact us.

About

Square Appointments

Manage your business with an all-in-one solution for booking, scheduling, and payments. Offer 24/7 online booking, send automated reminders, and process payments securely. Track client details and manage your team's calendars and reports.

Highlights
  • 24/7 online booking
  • Automated appointment reminders
  • Secure payment processing
  • Client management
  • Team calendar management
  • Point of sale system
Features
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Square Appointments is an all-in-one solution for booking and scheduling appointments, sending reminders, and accepting payments. ► THE ALL-IN ONE POINT OF SALE FOR BOOKING, PAYMENTS, AND MORE It has everything you need to run your business from anywhere: online booking that’s easy for you and your customers, a point of sale that tracks customer details, and a secure, fast payment system. There are three monthly plans: Free, Plus, and Premium, and each is on a per-location basis. Custom pricing is available for businesses that process over $250K in annual revenue. ► NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED, NO LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS Get 24/7 online booking, automatic appointment reminders, seamless payment processing, and no-show protection with Square Appointments for iPhone, iPad, and desktop. This is especially beneficial for barbershops and nail salons that need to manage appointments efficiently. ► PRICING PLANS TO FIT YOUR BUSINESS Pricing for Square Appointments is based on the features that fit your business best. There are three monthly plans: Free, Plus, and Premium, and each is on a per-location basis. Custom pricing is available for businesses that process over $250K in annual revenue. ► LET CLIENTS BOOK 24/7 No website? No problem—Square Appointments includes a pre-built booking site, so your customers can book anytime, from anywhere. Easily manage and accept bookings from your iPhone or iPad. With our Square Online integration, you can customize layouts, colors, and fonts that reflect your brand and even add pages for products, testimonials, and more. This feature is perfect for nail salons and barbershops looking to enhance their online presence. ► CHECK OUT CLIENTS SEAMLESSLY Accept payments, sell products, or send invoices easily, all from one app. Let customers have Square save their card on file for even faster checkout. ► REDUCE NO-SHOWS Set up automated appointment reminders, request prepayment or charge a cancellation fee for online booking. ► MANAGE AN ENTIRE TEAM EASILY Manage your whole team’s calendars, set their access and permissions, and see individual sales and appointment reports all from one place. ► GET TO KNOW YOUR CLIENTS Keep notes on all your clients so you can keep track of their preferences, appointment and sales history. This is valuable for barbershops, nail salons, and health & beauty businesses aiming to provide personalized services. This is more than just a calendar. Square Appointments is powerful appointment scheduling, a point of sale, and payment processing—all in one place.

Screenshots

iNailTech4 screens
Square Appointments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Square Appointments at 4.9 against iNailTech's 1.0. Square Appointments also leads on ratings volume (195K vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). iNailTech's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Square Appointments holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Appointments has 195K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iNailTech's written reviews are positive against 69% of Square Appointments's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNailTech ships an update every 3 weeks, Square Appointments every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNailTech versus Square Appointments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNailTechSquare Appointments
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (195K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1195K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB799 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperATSoft, Inc.Block, Inc.

Customer experience

iNailTech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Square Appointments

All ratings195,316 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews718 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative22.7%

Bugs and requests

iNailTech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Square Appointments

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Appointments disappearing or not syncing
  • Issues with changing or rescheduling appointments
  • Unreliable notification system
  • Incorrect time/date display
  • Trouble connecting with Square payment system

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to customize text/email reminders
  • Option to block time slots for personal use
  • Integration with more calendar apps
  • Easier way to manage multiple locations
  • Feature to collect deposits or prepayments
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  • Improved reporting and analytics

In-app purchases

None

iNailTech

No in-app purchases

None

Square Appointments

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNailTech free?
iNailTech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Appointments free?
Square Appointments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNailTech or Square Appointments?
Square Appointments is rated higher. iNailTech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Square Appointments averages 4.9 from 195K ratings.
Do iNailTech or Square Appointments have ads?
Neither iNailTech nor Square Appointments shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNailTech or Square Appointments?
iNailTech ships an update every 3 weeks, and Square Appointments every 6 days. Most recently, iNailTech was updated on October 2, 2026 and Square Appointments on October 15, 2026.

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