3.59 Safe to install
EmberCRM: A Business CRM App with Calendar and Privacy Concerns
EmberCRM by J3 Software offers a comprehensive CRM solution with multiple in-app purchase options, but recent updates have caused calendar issues, and it collects extensive user data.
Ember provides comprehensive tools for managing client information, appointments, and histories, aiming to streamline communication and operational efficiency. The application allows users to search and query clients' histories effectively and facilitates mass communications to clients who have not visited within a specified period.
FEATURES:
- Client Management: Includes a dedicated Address Book separate from device contacts, with the ability to view and save appointments, history, photos, notes, birthdays, anniversaries, gender, and custom notes. Users can perform searchable comments on each client, tag notes, and quickly access upcoming or previous appointments. The system also simplifies referral tracking and allows for quick scrolling through contacts using an alphabet index.
- Reporting Capabilities: Generates reports based on selected time frames, offering metrics such as booking percentage, income from services and tips, percentages of clients using chemical services or purchasing retail products, and options to export reports via email. Report ranges include predefined periods like today, yesterday, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom ranges.
- Scheduling Tools: Features advanced double-booking options and allows scheduling multiple services within a single appointment. Completed appointments automatically contribute to client histories. The daily schedule view offers 15-minute increments for precise planning, with easy appointment addition and flexible recurring appointment setups. Calendar views include day and week displays.
- History Tracking: Enables detailed recording of services rendered, formulas used, tip amounts, retail sales, date/time stamps, and notes. The history formulas update automatically within contact profiles.
- Search and Query Functions: Facilitates finding clients based on inactivity duration, chemical service usage, gender, or recent visit dates.
- Broadcast Messaging: Supports sending thank-you emails post-visit, birthday or anniversary messages, promotional offers to chemical service users, and mass email or SMS campaigns based on search results. The system segments large broadcasts into smaller groups to ensure delivery reliability and allows customization of message batch sizes.
- Custom Service Management: Users can add bespoke services with customizable names, prices, durations, and double-booking permissions. The service calendar can be color-coded for clarity.
- Options and Settings: Permits customization of daily work hours for accurate reporting, calendar start times, contact import from device address books, default area code/name settings for new clients, tax rates, commissions, and data export capabilities for use in spreadsheet applications.
- Device Synchronization: Ember seamlessly syncs with the Ember CRM cloud platform across multiple devices. Appointments can be copied to device calendars via semi-sync features. Auto-synchronization occurs upon app launch to maintain data consistency.
Overview
EmberCRM is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by J3 Software, LLC.
The latest version of EmberCRM is 3.59, released on 08/16/2025. It was initially added to our database on 08/16/2025.
EmberCRM runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of EmberCRM gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Provides a dedicated CRM solution for business management.
- Available on multiple Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision.
- Offers in-app purchases with different plans including yearly and monthly subscriptions.
- Has a privacy policy and data handling notices.
- At least some users have given it ratings (2 ratings noted).
Cons
- Limited information on user reviews or detailed feedback, which makes gauging user satisfaction difficult.
- The recent update involves rolling back calendar changes, indicating potential issues with new features.
- The app privacy policy indicates data collection, including contact info and usage data, which may be a concern for privacy-conscious users.
- Price point may be high for some users ($99.99 for unlimited yearly data), especially given limited user feedback seen from available data.
- No detailed features list or comparison against competitors provided in the available info.
FAQ
What is EmberCRM?
EmberCRM by J3 Software, LLC is a business application designed to help manage customer relationships and sales processes.
Where can I find support for EmberCRM?
Support for EmberCRM can be accessed at http://support.embercrm.com.
On which devices is EmberCRM available?
EmberCRM is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with various requirements such as iOS 13.0 or later, iPadOS 13.0 or later, and macOS 11.0 or later with Apple M1 chip or later.
What are the features of EmberCRM?
While detailed features are not listed, the app likely includes typical CRM functionalities such as contact management, scheduling, and sales tracking.
How much does EmberCRM cost?
EmberCRM offers in-app purchases: unlimited yearly data with a 7-day trial for $99.99, and unlimited data monthly for $9.99.
Is there a privacy policy for EmberCRM?
Yes, the privacy policy can be found at http://www.embercrm.com/privacypolicy.html.
Has there been a recent update to EmberCRM?
Yes, the version 3.59 was released on Jan 11, 2025, with updates related to calendar timezone testing.
What rating does EmberCRM have on the App Store?
It currently has 2 ratings on the App Store.
Is EmberCRM suitable for use on macOS or only iOS devices?
It is compatible with macOS 11.0 or later for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Are there any related applications to EmberCRM by the same developer?
Yes, other applications by J3 Software include MyChair: Client Book, Barber Chair Pro: Shop Manager, among others.
Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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