# Bobclass Studio Manager vs Google Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bobclass Studio Manager at 96% against Google Calendar's 35%. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Google Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 92) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Google Calendar sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Calendar has 132K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's written reviews are positive against 35% of Google Calendar's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobclass Studio Manager | Google Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696/reviews)** | [4.5 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **132K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 86 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Court Four Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/900013699) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## 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


### Google Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-calendar-get-organized/id909319292)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Productivity, #139 Top Free (US App Store)

This official app helps you manage your schedule and stay organized. It automatically adds events from Gmail, syncs across devices, and allows for shared calendars. You can also create tasks, customize views, and integrate with Google Meet for collaboration.

**Highlights:** Automatic event import from Gmail, Cross-device synchronization, Shared calendars for collaboration, Task management alongside events, Customizable views and themes, Google Meet integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google One AI Premium (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $99.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📅 Integrates with email and other calendars
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🤝 Ability to share calendars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 📆 Date on app icon doesn't change
- 🔀 Difficulty editing and managing events
- 🌈 Limited color options

**Reported bugs**

- Events not syncing properly between app and web versions
- Incorrect time zone changes for events
- New events automatically added to wrong calendar

**Requested features**

- Allow recurring events on specific days (e.g. 2nd Wednesday of the month)
- Add ability to set reminders for event end times
- Integrate with more email/calendar providers beyond Gmail
- Provide more customization options for event colors and icons
- Display the current date on the app icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?

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

### Is Google Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bobclass Studio Manager or Google Calendar?

Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Google Calendar averages 4.5 from 132K ratings.

### Do Bobclass Studio Manager or Google Calendar have ads?

Neither Bobclass Studio Manager nor Google Calendar shows ads.

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

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

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