Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about Chairlog — what it does, what it costs and how it handles your data.

By , founder of Chairlog Last updated

About Chairlog

What is Chairlog?

Chairlog is an iPhone income tracker for hair stylists and beauty pros that logs every client's services, tips and product sales and shows daily, weekly and monthly earnings.

Who makes Chairlog?

Chairlog is made by Oleksandr Prent (Hairtech), an independent developer from Ukraine. Chairlog launched in 2026 and is sold on the App Store under the seller name Oleksandr Prent.

Who is Chairlog for?

Chairlog is for hair stylists, barbers, colorists, booth and chair renters, nail technicians, lash and brow artists and other beauty pros who are paid per client and want to track services, tips and product sales.

Is Chairlog a booking or POS app?

No. Chairlog does not take bookings or payments. It is an income tracker: you record what each client paid, and Chairlog totals and analyzes it. It can read appointments from your calendar to save typing.

What devices does Chairlog run on?

Chairlog runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 26.2 or later, iPadOS 26.2 or later. It is available on the Apple App Store only; there is no Android or web version.

What languages and currencies does Chairlog support?

Chairlog’s interface is in English. Amounts can be shown in USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, UAH.

Pricing

Is Chairlog free?

Yes. Chairlog is free to download and log clients, tips and products, with history for the last 60 days. Chairlog Pro is an optional one-time $2.99 purchase.

Does Chairlog have a subscription?

No. Chairlog has no subscription. Chairlog Pro is a single lifetime purchase.

What does Chairlog Pro include?

Chairlog Pro includes unlimited history, csv export, growth insights (analytics charts). It appears in the App Store as the in-app purchase “Lifetime Pro Features”.

How do I restore Chairlog Pro on a new device?

Open the Pro screen in Chairlog and tap Restore Purchase while signed in with the same Apple ID you bought it with.

Using Chairlog

How do I log a client?

On the Today screen, tap Add client, type the name or pick an appointment chip, enter the service amount (plus tip and product if any) and tap Save.

Can I track tips separately?

Yes. Each Chairlog client has a separate tip field, and Chairlog shows tips as their own total and as a category in Analytics. You can hide the tip field in Settings if you don’t need it.

Can I track retail product sales?

Yes. Chairlog has a product field per client for retail sales, shown separately from services and tips. You can turn it off in Settings.

Can I edit or add a past day?

Yes. Swipe back on the Today screen or open the day from History to add, edit or remove clients.

Does Chairlog remind me to log my day?

Yes. If you allow notifications, Chairlog sends a reminder at 8:00 PM to log today’s clients, and alerts you about earlier days left open.

Can I set income goals?

Yes. Chairlog supports weekly, monthly and yearly revenue goals, shown as a progress card in History. Goals are free for all users.

Does Chairlog work with my booking app?

If your booking app syncs appointments to the iPhone Calendar (for example via iCloud, Google or Exchange calendars), Chairlog can read those appointments and show them as clients on Today.

Data & privacy

Where does Chairlog store my data?

Chairlog stores your work history on your device. You can enable iCloud backup through your Apple ID and save backup files manually. Chairlog has no accounts and its developers cannot see your clients or earnings.

Does Chairlog need an account?

No. Chairlog works without sign-up, email or password.

Can I export my data?

Yes. Any user can export a full backup file and restore it later. Chairlog Pro adds CSV export for spreadsheets and accountants.

What happens to my data if I get a new iPhone?

Restore from iCloud backup or import a Chairlog backup file on the new device. When importing, choose Merge to add records or Replace to start from the backup.

Does Chairlog collect analytics?

Chairlog uses TelemetryDeck, a privacy-focused service, to count anonymous app events such as which screens are opened and how many clients were logged in a day. It never sends client names, amounts or calendar details. See the privacy policy for details.

Support

How do I contact Chairlog support?

Email hello@hairtechapp.com. You can also use Settings → Feedback → Suggest a feature inside the app.

Can I suggest a feature?

Yes. In Chairlog, go to Settings → Feedback and send your idea.