Bobclass Studio Manager vs PigeonKeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PigeonKeeper
Organize all your pigeon loft records, including bird details, breeding cycles, and health information, locally on your device. Manage tasks, build pedigrees, and track racing performance without needing an internet connection or an account.
- Organized bird register with detailed information
- Pedigree building and ancestor/descendant browsing
- Breeding cycle tracking
- Health, condition, and racing record management
- Local data storage with no account required
- Task management for loft activities
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Your loft records stay with you—even without a signal or an account. PigeonKeeper keeps every bird, bloodline and loft task organised on your device. KNOW WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION Open Today to see hatch checks, health follow-ups, condition updates, stock warnings, race preparation and birds that have not been checked recently. Complete, snooze or dismiss each task in a tap. KEEP A COMPLETE BIRD REGISTER Store ring numbers, names, sex, colour, strain, breed, hatch date, loft section, status, ownership and photos. Search and filter quickly, update birds in bulk, and keep transferred, sold, archived or deceased birds in their history. BUILD PEDIGREES NATURALLY Assign sire and dam, browse ancestors and descendants, spot repeated ancestors, and share a clean bird profile without asking the recipient to install the app or create an account. FOLLOW EVERY BREEDING CYCLE Record pairings, nests, eggs, expected hatch dates, outcomes and youngsters. Create a youngster from a hatched clutch and PigeonKeeper links its parents automatically. CARE, CONDITION AND RACING Keep vaccination, treatment, observation and follow-up records. Log weight and condition checks, manage feed and medication stock, plan race teams, record results and review practical loft insights. Health prompts organise your observations; they do not diagnose illness or replace a qualified veterinary professional. PRIVATE AND LOCAL FIRST Detailed loft records and photos stay in the app database on your device. No account is required. Export a full backup, printable bird record or CSV whenever you choose. PigeonKeeper Plus unlocks unlimited active birds, multiple photos per bird, printable PDF records, advanced pedigree and breeding tools, and the complete prioritised loft-guidance feed. The free version supports ten active birds and previews one guidance item, while health records and reminders stay free. Choose monthly, annual or a one-time lifetime purchase in your local store. Existing records remain readable if a subscription ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pigeonkeeper.app/privacy Subscription terms: https://pigeonkeeper.app/subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bobclass Studio Manager at 4.8 against PigeonKeeper's 2.0. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 1). PigeonKeeper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PigeonKeeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bobclass Studio Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bobclass Studio Manager has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bobclass Studio Manager ships an update every 6 days, PigeonKeeper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bobclass Studio Manager | PigeonKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (92 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Court Four Ltd. | WHODEVELOP LTD |
Customer experience
Bobclass Studio Manager
PigeonKeeper
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
PigeonKeeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bobclass Studio Manager
- Bobclass Pro$19.991 Month
- Bobclass Studio$34.991 Month
- Bobclass Unlimited Subscription$44.991 Month
PigeonKeeper
- PigeonKeeper Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- PigeonKeeper Plus Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- PigeonKeeper Plus Lifetime$59.99
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