Comparison

Bobclass Studio Manager vs Picktime

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

Head to head
About

Bobclass Studio Manager

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
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Bobclass is the all-in-one class scheduling and studio management app built for independent instructors and boutique studios. Whether you run a Pilates studio, fitness studio, yoga studio, dance school, or work as a personal trainer, music teacher, or tutor — Bobclass replaces your calendar, spreadsheets, and clipboards with one simple app. Class & appointment scheduling Schedule group classes and private appointments side by side. Set recurring schedules and manage your calendar from your phone. Your clients can book themselves through your online booking page, reducing admin and filling classes automatically. Payments & packages Sell class passes, memberships, and retail items. Track every payment, send invoices with Stripe, and match attendance to packages automatically. Accept credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No percentage fees — ever. Client management Keep your full client base in one place. Store contact details, take personal notes, view attendance history, and track packages and payments per client. Filter and segment your client list for targeted follow-ups. No separate CRM needed. Progress tracking Keep a diary of notes for each client, including images, videos, and documents. Make training personal by reviewing what you covered last session — whether you teach Pilates, give piano lessons, or do personal training. Why studios choose Bobclass over Mindbody, Eversports, and other studio software: * Built for small studios and independent instructors, not gym chains * No percentage fees on payments or bookings * Fast and simple — you will be up and running in an hour * Online booking page for your clients to self-book classes and appointments * WhatsApp integration — fast and personal communication with your clients * No percentage fees. No hidden costs that the sales rep hides from you until you signed the 1-year contract * Real native apps for iOS, iPad, and Mac and other platforms. This means highly secure, fast, push notifications and running your business in the studio or on the go. A complete app ecosystem for your studio * Bobclass Studio Manager is the hub for studio owners. Your team and clients each get their own app: * Bobclass Team — your instructors and staff see their upcoming classes, client lists, and rosters without accessing your full database. * Bobclass Go — your clients book classes, manage appointments, purchase packages, and view their progress notes — all from their phone. Who uses Bobclass? Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, personal trainers, fitness coaches, dance teachers, music teachers, piano teachers, martial arts instructors, tutors, beauty professionals, and other independent service providers who schedule classes or appointments and want a simple, affordable alternative to complex studio management software. Download Bobclass and start managing your studio today. BOBCLASS PRO, STUDIO and UNLIMITED There are three optional upgrades available as in-app subscriptions which will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. • Privacy policy: https://bobclass.slite.page/p/HCt0uczFXm8MQw/Privacy-Policy • The system is not intended for medical or clinical environments and does not provide HIPAA‑compliant data storage or processing. • EULA: https://bobclass.slite.page/p/fVv1sB7XeF7FtH/EULA

About

Picktime

This app helps small businesses manage appointments, classes, and rentals. It offers online booking, automated reminders, payment processing, and staff scheduling. Streamline operations and reduce no-shows with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Online booking system
  • Automated appointment reminders
  • Class and group bookings
  • Contactless payment processing
  • Staff scheduling and round robin
  • Calendar integrations
  • Waitlist management
Features
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Transform your business with just a few clicks by accessing the renowned appointment scheduling app, Picktime, right from the palm of your hand. Picktime is a free online booking system and appointment scheduling software designed to help small businesses manage their appointments, classes, group bookings, rental reservations, and staff. With Picktime, salons, gyms, doctors, cleaning businesses, consultants, tutors, and equipment rental businesses can easily manage their schedules and streamline their operations. Picktime allows you to create a customizable booking page where customers can easily book their appointments, classes, equipment and events. Stay Engaged Picktime supports automated reminders, so you can minimize no-shows and keep your schedule running smoothly. Not only that, but users can also customize the reminder mail so that your client never misses an appointment again. Manage Bookings in a Flash Change of plans or rescheduling? Picktime can handle it all in the twinkle of an eye. Rescheduling, cancellations, no show, or late entry Picktime understands it all and has made it easier for your clients to rebook. Plus, with Picktime's class/group booking feature, you can easily schedule bookings for multiple clients in the same time slot. It also supports attendance tracking, so you can keep track of which clients have attended their appointments. Contactless Payment & Invoice Picktime allows you to accept payments online using PayPal or Stripe, so your clients can conveniently pay for their appointments in advance. It's not limited to simple transactions, generating invoices effortlessly for the services undertaken. It also supports multiple locations so you can manage appointments across different branches of your business. Look Around With Picktime's recurring bookings feature, you can schedule appointments that repeat at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly. How often do you have time to stop and check who's the most diligent person on your staff or who's doing nothing but sitting around? The Picktime's Round Robin feature ensures the automatic distribution with a fair share of bookings, so no one in your team gets overburdened. Picktime also supports automatic timezone conversion, so clients can see your availability in their timezone, making booking appointments easier. Picktime's waitlist feature allows you to automatically add clients to the waitlist if a time slot is full, so you can quickly fill any cancellations or no-shows. Unique integrations Picktime integrates with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, so you can easily sync your schedule across different platforms. Most businesses don't even require physical existence to complete a service. You can also schedule virtual meetings to connect with your clients remotely. Picktime offers integration with all your favourite apps, including - Video Meetings, Calendars, Booking Widgets, CRMs, Email Marketing, and more. Work Safely and Securely Built-in app security protects your data on the device and in transit while using the client's trusted industry leader platform. We have created a process through which users can limit their staff's access to the data and control and edit the admin rights. Picktime's resource feature allows you to schedule your resources and make the rental process more accessible. You can also generate detailed reports on your business operations to gain insights into your performance and make data-driven decisions. Check out our complete feature list and plans at www.picktime.com Picktime is free, easy to set up, and fully customizable to meet your unique business needs. Download Picktime today and start streamlining your booking and scheduling processes! Our team is always at your service! For more information and support, contact us through our website in-app chat or email us at support@picktime.com

Screenshots

Bobclass Studio Manager4 screens
Picktime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bobclass Studio Manager at 96% against Picktime's 43%. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Picktime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Picktime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bobclass Studio Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 119 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's written reviews are positive against 43% of Picktime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update every 6 days, Picktime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bobclass Studio Manager versus Picktime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobclass Studio ManagerPicktime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (92 ratings) — better4.4 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings92119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCourt Four Ltd.Picktime, Inc.

Customer experience

Bobclass Studio Manager

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%

Picktime

All ratings119 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral22.5%
Negative35.0%

User reviews

Bobclass Studio Manager

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Picktime

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Easy to use and learn
  • 👍 Good for small businesses
  • 👍 Free version available
  • 👍 Online diary and reminders

Room to improve

  • 💸 Misleading pricing structure
  • 👎 Slow pre-sales support
  • 👎 Clients can't book more than once a day
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with calendar
  • 🐛 Mobile app not optimized

Bugs and requests

Bobclass Studio Manager

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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)
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  • Occasional booking sync failures between devices
  • Password reset email not sending

Requested features

8 requests
  • Automatic reminder messages for clients
  • SMS text message reminder option
  • iCal/external calendar synchronization
  • Ability to duplicate appointments more easily
  • Client goal tracking feature
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  • Individual client-specific reminders
  • Dark mode color options
  • Automatic class duplication for recurring sessions

Picktime

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Syncing is not always accurate
  • Picktime not recognizing blocked days off
  • App crashes on opening
  • Latest version crashes
  • App closes immediately after opening
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  • App not working on mobile
  • App shuts off when adding a new location
  • App signs out several times a day
  • App freezes up constantly
  • Calendar not loading appointments without switching days
  • Sync to iPhone issues

Requested features

25 requests
  • Clearer minimum monthly/annual cost upfront
  • Genuine single-user plan
  • iCal integration
  • iPad optimized view
  • Auto checkout option
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  • Search for specific services
  • Prevent same-day bookings or require notice
  • Longer description of class options
  • Ability to resequence classes/resources
  • Flexibility with reminder times (e.g., 5-10 mins before, at event time)
  • Zoom extension for calendar invitations
  • Option to book multiple services at once
  • Dropdown menu for variable service options
  • Kiosk mode for iPads
  • Show first available date to book
  • Build your own package option for services
  • Option to require credit card on file
  • See multiple resources on one page
  • Click on client to see details (address, notes)
  • Click on address to open maps app
  • Tap on calendar to initiate modal with date/time
  • Calendar popup or day of week in modal for date selection
  • Ability to type in appointment times instead of scrolling
  • Open to the selected day when setting an appointment
  • Control over which notifications are sent

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bobclass Studio Manager

Subscriptions3
  • Bobclass Pro$19.991 Month
  • Bobclass Studio$34.991 Month
  • Bobclass Unlimited Subscription$44.991 Month
None

Picktime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?
Bobclass Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picktime free?
Picktime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bobclass Studio Manager or Picktime?
Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Picktime averages 4.4 from 119 ratings.
Do Bobclass Studio Manager or Picktime have ads?
Neither Bobclass Studio Manager nor Picktime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobclass Studio Manager or Picktime?
Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Picktime every 5 days. Most recently, Bobclass Studio Manager was updated on October 10, 2026 and Picktime on September 28, 2026.

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