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Setmore Appointment Scheduling vs Calendly Mobile

Setmore Appointment Scheduling 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Calendly Mobile
Calendly Mobile 4.8★ · Free to download 75

Calendly Mobile is generally preferred for its reliability and robust features, especially for professional use, despite some recent UI and login issues, while Setmore Appointment Scheduling struggles with recent updates and app stability.

Full reviews: Setmore Appointment Scheduling · Calendly Mobile

Calendly Mobile, with a higher lifetime rating and more reviews, offers a reliable and feature-rich scheduling experience, though some users report recent login and iOS integration issues. Setmore Appointment Scheduling, while praised for its ease of use by many, has faced significant criticism for recent updates that have introduced bugs, made the app more complicated, and caused data loss for some users.

Head to head

Ease of Use tieR2R4R9R10
Setmore Appointment Scheduling Many users find Setmore easy to set up and use, even for those not tech-savvy, appreciating its simplicity for managing schedules R2R13. However, recent updates have made the app significantly more complicated and less intuitive for long-time users R4R9R10.
Calendly Mobile Calendly is praised for being easy to use and customize, simplifying scheduling for clients and professionals . Some users, however, find it complicated to set up initially or navigate certain features on mobile .
Reliability and Performance edge: Calendly MobileR3R7R14R18
Setmore Appointment Scheduling Setmore users report frequent freezing on iPads, app not loading after updates, crashes, and issues with appointments disappearing or not updating R3R7R14R18. Some users also experienced customers disappearing from the mobile app R24.
Calendly Mobile Calendly is generally described as dependable, reliable, and efficient for managing meetings . However, some users experience glitches, login issues, and errors when booking multiple meetings .
Features and Integrations edge: Calendly MobileR5R6R8R11
Setmore Appointment Scheduling Setmore offers features like color-coding for appointment types and Google Calendar integration R8. Users wish for features like booking multiple treatments, showing prices to customers, split shift options, specific repeat booking intervals (e.g., 8 weekly), staff holiday tracking, easier group emails, and financial tracking tools R5R6R11.
Calendly Mobile Calendly allows clients to schedule intake meetings and coaching sessions, automates follow-up messaging and reminders, and integrates with PayPal for payments . Users appreciate calendar integrations but note issues with iCloud integration R60R68. Missing features include meeting polls on iOS, dark mode, and the ability to override blocked times or reschedule from the app R59.
Customer Support edge: Setmore Appointment SchedulingR8R12R24R32
Setmore Appointment Scheduling Setmore has mixed reviews on support. Some users praise the 24/7 chat support, quick responses, screen sharing, and helpful onboarding R8R32. Others report awful support, with bugs not being resolved and no help provided R12R24.
Calendly Mobile Calendly's customer support is a point of contention. Some users report a lack of real support, receiving irrelevant articles instead of useful assistance, and no help when the product doesn't work .
Price and Value tieR7R13R28R35
Setmore Appointment Scheduling Setmore offers a free version that many users find valuable for small businesses, including support for up to 4 workers R7R13R28R35. Users of the paid version find it invaluable for their business R13.
Calendly Mobile Calendly is free to download, and many users find it a valuable tool for managing their schedules, with some noting its paid services are terrific . Some users who experienced issues are looking for cheaper or free alternatives R68.
Pick Setmore Appointment Scheduling if

you are a small business owner or sole trader looking for a free or affordable scheduling app that is generally easy to set up and use, and you value 24/7 chat support R2R7R8R13.

Pick Calendly Mobile if

you need a robust, dependable, and customizable scheduling tool for professional use, especially if you manage multiple responsibilities and want automated client communication and payment integrations .

Evidence note: Recent negative reviews for Setmore heavily focus on issues introduced by new updates, which may skew its current perception compared to its higher lifetime rating. Calendly's reviews also show some recent negative trends regarding login and iOS integration, despite its very high lifetime rating.

Frequently asked

Does Setmore have a free version?
Yes, Setmore offers a free version that many users find helpful for scheduling appointments, and it supports up to four workers R7R13R28R35.
Are there issues with Calendly on iOS?
Yes, some Calendly users report issues with iOS integration, specifically that it no longer supports iOS Calendar or iCloud integration, and that meeting polls and dark mode are missing from the iOS app R59R60R68.
How has Setmore's recent update affected users?
Setmore's recent updates have been widely criticized by users for making the app more complicated, introducing bugs, causing the app to freeze or not load, and even leading to the loss of previous appointments and customer data R3R4R7R9.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB So easy to work!: I was dibbling and dabbling to which online booking system I should use, i tried a few different ones out and Setmore was the easiest and quickest to figure out! I’m not very good with technology so this was a massive factor for me - it looks super smart and me and my clients love it!
  2. [R4] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 1/5 · GB New update: New update is awful 10 x harder to use please change it back
  3. [R9] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 3/5 · GB Updated version: Please change setmore back to the old version. The new updated version isn’t good at all, everyone’s complaining.
  4. [R10] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 2/5 · GB New look is awfully complicated and unnecessary: I have been using Setmore for years for my business and loved the simplicity and ease of the structure of the app. Since updating to the new look I find it awful to use. It is way overly complicated than it needs to be. Everything looks messy and doesn’t look clean and tidy and daily apts are not clear cut compared to the old structure. I’m extrem
  5. [R3] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 3/5 · GB Keeps freezing: Love the app on my phone but it constantly freezes on my iPad
  6. [R7] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 2/5 · GB Update dis functions: I like this app because it gives you 4 workers for free so it’s good for small businesses. What I don’t like about this app is every time it updates it loses all your previous appointments that was booked in so there’s no record of any work done for the past year. I guess it can be a good thing for the taxes at the end of the year but it’s not a good thing when you have to lo
  7. [R14] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 1/5 · GB Not working: Since last update, my app isn’t loading! Big problem for my customers and I. Fix it please!
  8. [R18] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 1/5 · GB 0 star: Crashes does not up date very poor
  9. [R5] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Great app: I wish there was a option to checkout and book multiple treatments in ones for myself too and not only for clients other that that the app is great
  10. [R6] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 3/5 · GB Add this!: I use this for my valeting business I’ve come to notice that the prices aren’t shown at any point to the customer. Very disappointing.
  11. [R8] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Great app: I love this app, particularly because there is 24/7 chat support. They get back really quickly and do screen sharing if needed. I also had a great onboarding (to Pro) once. The whole process is easy for me and my clients and it’s seamless with Google calendar. I won’t change, ever!
  12. [R11] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 4/5 · GB Great: This app is great however it could do with a split shift option.
  13. [R12] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 2/5 · GB Awful Support: I have used setmore for a while now and the booking system is pretty decent but there are a few bugs I have contacted support about and they have been no help what so ever to the point I’m now getting fed up and looking at changing systems as the bugs keep happening.
  14. [R24] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 1/5 · GB The standards are dropping like a lead balloon: All my customers have disappeared on the mobile app it has been synchronising for 3 weeks and I’m still waiting for a manager call back this is the final straw I’m looking for a new schedule app
  15. [R32] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Mr Tadd Bainton: Very good app, everything you need to manage a small or sole trader booking software business The browser version is great as well, happy to recommend and use. Their live chat is always a helpful feature if your stuck with an aspect
  16. [R13] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Easy to use and invaluable.: Love this app as a domestic cleaner. I have suspected inattentive ADHD and this really helps me keep track of appointments much better than my iPhones calendar. I currently use the free version but as my business grows I will be using the paid option.
  17. [R28] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Simple and effective: Works exactly how I wanted it to for booking in martial arts 1-2-1’s. Would have been nice to have a simpler way of taking payments with the free version
  18. [R35] Setmore Appointment Scheduling 5/5 · GB Never looked back: Amazing free app! Thank you
  19. [R59] Calendly Mobile 3/5 · US Meeting Polls Missing: Why is there no option for meeting polls in the iOS version? I have to use the website or an Android phone for that purpose. Update: Still no meeting polls after a few updates. And dark mode, where’s the dark mode?! Turn down the brightness on your phone if you open Calendly in a dark room. This app for iOS is less capable than its Android counterpart.
  20. [R60] Calendly Mobile 2/5 · US No iCloud integration: Make zero sense why they would remove this feature. I’m already looking for alternatives.
  21. [R68] Calendly Mobile 1/5 · US No longer supporting iOS: That’s a big miss. Have Apple devices & it’s no longer supporting iOS Calendar. I discovered there are many other better and cheaper (even free) options out there. Now I just have to figure out how to cancel this service.

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store