Studio Scheduling
Run your calendar without chasing clients.
Automate deposits, reminders, and approvals so your artists stay focused.
Why studios choose Appa
- Deposits that reduce no‑shows
- Instant or request‑only booking
- Client profiles + booking history
Preview the dashboard
Share a link, embed Appa on your site, or let clients book from social profiles.
Widgets + shareable links
Drop Appa into any site and convert visitors with a single click.
<iframe src="https://appa.app/book/your-studio" style="width:100%;height:560px;border:0;"></iframe>
Works with WordPress, Squarespace, and custom sites.
Social booking
Let people book directly from Facebook, Instagram, or Google Business.
- One booking link across every profile
- Auto‑detects local timezone
- Perfect for link‑in‑bio pages
Automated reminders, deposits, and policy acceptance keep your calendar tight.
Reminders + follow‑ups
Send email and SMS reminders before each appointment and follow‑ups after.
- Confirmation + reschedule links
- Automated day‑before reminders
- Post‑visit follow‑ups
Payments + deposits
Collect deposits, store cards on file, and reduce last‑minute cancellations.
- Stripe + PayPal ready
- Deposit or full‑payment options
- Automatic receipts
Features inspired by Calendly and Acuity to keep your calendar flexible.
Waitlist + auto‑fills
Fill canceled spots with instant waitlist alerts.
- One‑tap text/email notifications
- Auto‑confirm for instant bookings
- Priority clients first
Multi‑artist schedules
Give each artist their own availability and services.
- Separate calendars per artist
- Service‑based routing
- Multi‑location ready
Borrowed from top schedulers — prioritized for studios.
Intake forms
Collect details up front so artists are ready when clients arrive.
- Custom questions per appointment type
- Policy acceptance built in
- Saved to customer profile
Packages + gift cards
Sell bundles and gift certificates to boost repeat business.
- Prepaid sessions
- Promotional codes
- Studio‑branded gift cards
Borrowed from Calendly’s routing + Acuity’s client intake.
Routing forms
Ask a few questions and send clients to the right artist or service.
- Service type → artist match
- Budget and style filters
- Auto‑priority for VIPs
Group bookings
Offer workshops, group sessions, or multi‑seat bookings.
- Seat limits per slot
- Waitlist for full sessions
- Instant confirmations
Connect Appa to the tools you already run your business on.
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Instagram
Facebook
Google Business
Stripe
PayPal
Studios seeing results
“Deposits stopped our no‑shows. The booking flow is clean and clients actually finish it.”
— Northside Tattoo
“Request mode keeps our artists in control. We approve in minutes.”
— Blackline Studio
Simple pricing
Keep it simple while you grow. Upgrade when you’re ready.
$0 to start
- Unlimited bookings
- Deposits + confirmations
- Customer profiles
Ready to run smarter scheduling?
Set your availability, connect payments, and start booking in minutes.