# Bobclass Studio Manager vs SimpleCal

The clearest difference is ads: Bobclass Studio Manager at none against SimpleCal's shown. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (96% vs 85%). SimpleCal's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 92). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SimpleCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.7 for SimpleCal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleCal has 17K 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 85% of SimpleCal's.

Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update weekly, SimpleCal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobclass Studio Manager | SimpleCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696/reviews)** | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Court Four Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/900013699) | [Yohei Fujikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227579629) |

## 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


### SimpleCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-simple-calendar/id1227579630)

This app offers a straightforward way to manage your schedule, sync events across devices using iCloud or Google Calendar, and stay organized with reminders and weather forecasts. Its customizable interface and simple design make adding and editing events quick and intuitive.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform sync (iCloud/Google), Event reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Weather forecast integration, Customizable event and color themes, Simple event adding and editing, Widget for quick event overview, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads removal | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Awesome!!
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-organized
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- ⏰ Useful reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deleted events/data loss
- 🔒 Requires full access to Apple Calendar
- 🗓️ Can't edit read-only events
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 🗓️ Can't add events on days with existing events

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar stuck on one date
- Home screen widget not working
- Issues with setting recurring events

**Requested features**

- Add more color options
- Ability to gray out past days
- Custom reminder times
- Separate work and personal calendars
- Printable calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?

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

### Is SimpleCal free?

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

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

Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while SimpleCal averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

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

SimpleCal shows ads; Bobclass Studio Manager does not.

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

Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update weekly, and SimpleCal fortnightly. Most recently, Bobclass Studio Manager was updated on September 21, 2026 and SimpleCal on September 25, 2026.

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