# Guestplan vs Goldie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guestplan at none against Goldie's 10. Goldie's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 215) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goldie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Guestplan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goldie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goldie has 13K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Guestplan's written reviews are positive against 73% of Goldie's.

Guestplan ships an update every 3 weeks, Goldie weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guestplan | Goldie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guestplan/id935284963/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldie-appointment-scheduler/id1068911190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 16 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eTender BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/935284962) | [Quartet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648687897) |

## What reviewers say

### Guestplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guestplan/id935284963)

Manage restaurant reservations, tables, and guest information with this comprehensive system. It offers online booking integration, customizable widgets, and offline access for seamless operations. Designed for restaurants to efficiently handle walk-ins and reservations.

**Highlights:** Online reservation management, Table and floor plan management, Guest information tracking, Customizable booking widgets, Offline access, Automated availability management, Email and SMS confirmations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Saves time and efficient
- ✅ Good for managing reservations
- 💡 Online booking integration
- 💰 Good price/value ratio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Price increases significantly
- ⚠️ Some features disappear after updates
- 🤔 Difficult to use for multiple operators
- 💻 Limited desktop/browser functionality
- 🔠 Not fully localized (English in settings)

**Reported bugs**

- Some tabs uncheck automatically after updates
- No longer possible to close reservations for specific days
- All reservations gone after subscription renewal
- Unable to open on a computer or subscribe on computer
- Table allocation function for assigning reservations to multiple tables not working

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for faster use (e.g., double tap to change status)
- Allow adding more people to an already occupied table without 'overbooking'
- Enable offline entry
- Implement notifications for new bookings when multiple people use the app
- Allow blocking specific periods (e.g., vacation)


### Goldie

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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 Guestplan free?

Guestplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goldie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guestplan or Goldie?

Goldie is rated higher. Guestplan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Goldie averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Guestplan or Goldie have ads?

Neither Guestplan nor Goldie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guestplan or Goldie?

Guestplan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Goldie weekly. Most recently, Guestplan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Goldie on November 10, 2026.

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