# Bobclass Studio Manager vs Goldie

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Goldie at 13K against Bobclass Studio Manager's 92. Goldie also leads on chart position (#81 vs unranked). Bobclass Studio Manager's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Goldie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bobclass Studio Manager against 4.8 for Goldie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goldie has 13K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's written reviews are positive against 73% of Goldie's.

Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update every 6 days, Goldie weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobclass Studio Manager | Goldie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldie-appointment-scheduler/id1068911190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 86 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Court Four Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/900013699) | [Quartet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648687897) |

## What reviewers say

### Bobclass Studio Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696)

Manage your boutique fitness studio with an all-in-one app designed for independent instructors. Handle scheduling, client management, payments, and retail sales seamlessly from your phone or tablet. Keep your clients feeling personal while streamlining your business operations.

**Highlights:** Group class and private session scheduling, Client self-booking via custom page, Class passes, memberships, and retail sales, Stripe payment integration, Personalized client notes and history, Contact clients via WhatsApp, email, SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bobclass Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Studio | $34.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Unlimited Subscription | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and booking management
- 💰 Affordable pricing with one-time fee (no monthly subscription)
- 📱 Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- 💬 Automated email and text confirmations to clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔐 Data loss when app logs out unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Requires in-app purchases to be enabled
- 📱 Limited functionality on Mac compared to iOS
- 🔔 Reminder features not fully automatic

**Reported bugs**

- App logs out unexpectedly causing data loss
- Syncing failures between multiple devices
- Text confirmation feature broken on Mac after updates
- In-app purchase requirement blocking app access
- Display issues (white text on white background)

**Requested features**

- Automatic reminder messages for clients
- SMS text message reminder option
- iCal/external calendar synchronization
- Ability to duplicate appointments more easily
- Client goal tracking feature


### Goldie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldie-appointment-scheduler/id1068911190)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps professionals manage their schedules and grow their businesses by offering appointment booking, online payments, and automated reminders. It caters to various service providers, allowing clients to book and pay online easily. Data transfer from other platforms is also supported.

**Highlights:** Online appointment booking, Automated client reminders, Online payment processing, Client management, Sync with Google/Apple Calendars, Customizable booking website

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Old Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 50% Off | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Introductory Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Resubscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro 50% Off | $19.99 | per month |
| Team+Unlimited Staff | $39.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly 50% Off | $39.99 | per month |
| 250 SMS Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable services and calendar
- 📆 Syncs with other calendars
- 📨 Automated reminders and messages
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🔄 Syncing issues across devices
- 📤 Limited messaging options in free version
- 💳 Expensive for some small businesses
- 🕰️ Lack of flexible scheduling options

**Reported bugs**

- Appointments disappearing or not syncing correctly
- Automated reminders not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes when trying to send messages

**Requested features**

- Allow clients to book and pay deposits online
- Add ability to mark appointments as no-shows or reschedules
- Improve calendar layout and customization options
- Integrate payment processing and invoicing
- Provide more detailed reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?

Bobclass Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goldie free?

Goldie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bobclass Studio Manager or Goldie?

Goldie is rated higher. Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Goldie averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Bobclass Studio Manager or Goldie have ads?

Neither Bobclass Studio Manager nor Goldie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bobclass Studio Manager or Goldie?

Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Goldie weekly. Most recently, Bobclass Studio Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Goldie on November 5, 2026.

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