Comparison

SalonOne vs Buukd Pro

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

Head to head
About

SalonOne

This salon management app helps individual stylists organize clients, appointments, and financial data. It offers features like automated appointment reminders, customizable scheduling, and a point-of-sale system. Manage your business efficiently from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Client management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Automated reminders
  • Hair color formulation calculator
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Financial reporting
  • Offline functionality
Features
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#1 salon app (and highest user rating) since December 2009 #SalonOne is available on the monthly basis auto-renew subscription for USD $9.99. #Terms & Conditions for auto-renew subscription 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 3. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 4. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase SalonOne is the most complete salon management app for the individual stylist available. You can switch from your iPhone to your iPad for your convenience. Once you buy SalonOne you own it with no monthly fees. We, at Salontechnologies, are hair stylists too and we just want to make life better for you. If you need a salon app for multiple operators, then see our new Salon Manager app for the iPad. SalonOne is a salon management app designed for salon owners, chair renters, estheticians, or other hair and nail professionals. It features the tools needed to manage your clients, appointments, color formulations, products, services, cash register, financial reports, and will text and email your appointment reminders. SalonOne requires no Internet access or desktop software. You control everything from your iPhone or iPad! If you like our app, please support us by writing a review. FEATURES: * Clients - Create new contacts. - View and save appointments, formulas, photo, and notes for each client. * Scheduling - Double booking lets you specify an appointment with a gap to work multiple clients and make your day as efficient as possible. The most customizable double booking available. - Multiple booking allows you to schedule multiple appointments in the same time slot. - Standing appointments allow for easy creation of recurring appointments. - Day (15 or 30 minute increments), week, month, and list formats let you choose your viewing style. - Automatically Text and Email your appointment reminders. * Hair Color Formulations - Automatically calculate formula using our patented system. Includes step-by-step instructions, amount of color and developer to use, and processing time. *** For experienced stylists, you can enter and store your own formulas but selecting 'Custom' and store each formula by date in you clients info for quick and easy viewing. - Save the formulations for a client and view or edit them easily. - 16 permanent colorlines supported including: Alfaparf, Aloxxi, Aveda, CHI, Clairol, Goldwell, Koleston, Logics, Majirel, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Pravana,Redken Schwarzkopf, and Vero. More to come. * Point-of-Sale - Checkout clients directly from your device. Accept cash, credit, checks, coupons, gift certificates, or a partial payment from each. - Add additional products and services to each transaction. - Manage the purchasing and use of gift certificates. - Manages product inventory from purchases and restocking. - Daily closeouts keep track of how your business is running. - Email receipts after accepting payment. * Products and Services - Create your own inventory of products and services. - Organize them into groups for easy reference. - Services are color coded and customizable for viewing on the calendar. * Reporting - Formatted for view on your device. - Formatted and emailable for larger print viewing. - Reports include closeout history list, closeout totals (consolidated), product history, product inventory,Credit Payment History, and transaction history. * Now universal app with iPad interfaces! NOTES: Terms of Use :- http://salontechnologies.com/salonone.php Privacy Policy :- http://salontechnologies.com/privacy-policy.php Patent 7,877,294 (Posted February 9, 2011)

About

Buukd Pro

This platform helps service-based businesses manage appointments, clients, and payments. It allows for online booking, invoicing, and tracking client history to streamline operations and foster growth.

Highlights
  • Online appointment booking
  • Professional invoicing and payment acceptance
  • Client history and contact management
  • Membership and subscription offerings
  • Food and catering order management
  • Real-time booking notifications
  • Business performance dashboard
Features
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Buukd is an all-in-one booking and business management platform designed for service-based businesses — from salons and spas to event caterers, personal trainers, and freelance professionals. Whether you're running a solo operation or managing a small team, Buukd gives you the tools to take bookings, track clients, manage invoices, and grow your business — all from one place. What you can do with Buukd: - Appointments & Bookings: Let clients book appointments online. Manage your calendar, reschedule with ease, and keep your schedule organised. - Invoicing & Payments: Create and send professional invoices. Accept payments securely through Paystack — bank transfers, cards, and more. - Client Management: Keep a full record of your clients, their booking history, and contact details. Build lasting relationships with the people who matter most to your business. - Memberships & Subscriptions: Offer membership plans to your clients and earn recurring revenue. Manage renewals and track active members. - Food & Catering Orders: Take food and catering requests directly from clients. Perfect for event caterers and hospitality businesses. - Real-Time Notifications Get notified instantly whenever a client makes a booking, places an order, or sends a request — so you never miss a beat. - Business Dashboard: See your revenue, bookings, and membership activity at a glance with a clean, easy-to-read dashboard. - Buukd is built for business owners who want less admin and more time doing what they love. Download today and take control of your bookings.

Screenshots

SalonOne4 screens
Buukd Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buukd Pro at 100% against SalonOne's 17%. Buukd Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SalonOne's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. SalonOne sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Buukd Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buukd Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SalonOne's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buukd Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SalonOne ships an update every 3 months, Buukd Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SalonOne versus Buukd Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalonOneBuukd Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSalonTechnologies, Inc.Kelvin Abaidoo

Customer experience

SalonOne

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Buukd Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SalonOne

Subscriptions1
  • SalonOne1 Month trial$9.991 Month
None

Buukd Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SalonOne free?
SalonOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buukd Pro free?
Buukd Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SalonOne or Buukd Pro?
Buukd Pro is rated higher. SalonOne averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Buukd Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SalonOne or Buukd Pro have ads?
Neither SalonOne nor Buukd Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SalonOne or Buukd Pro?
SalonOne ships an update every 3 months, and Buukd Pro monthly. Most recently, SalonOne was updated on October 12, 2026 and Buukd Pro on October 16, 2026.

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