For Shops

Walk-In List, sorted

One queue for every service. Walk-ins get text updates so they don't hover. Your artists stay focused on what they do best.

Start Free

Free to start. SMS included. No per-message fees.

Walk-In List on tablet showing organized queue across services

Walk-in chaos?

Crowded lobby with no idea who's next

Walk-ins leaving because the wait seems too long

Clients asking 'how much longer?' every five minutes

Lost track of who wanted which service

Flash days and piercing pop-ups turning into chaos

Short-wait services buried behind long tattoo consultations

Your shop should feel calm, not chaotic.

One queue for every service

Add anyone to the Walk-In List in seconds — tattoo, piercing, tooth gem, you name it. Clients get text updates so they don't hover at the desk. Quick services surface naturally so your whole team stays productive.

Add walk-ins in 10 seconds
SMS notifications when it's their turn
Service shown on every queue entry
Real-time queue visible on any screen

Calm lobby. Happy clients. More work done.

Sarah M.

Piercing • Added 12:30 PM

Next up

Mike T.

Flash tattoo • Added 12:45 PM

~30 min

Jordan W.

Tattoo consultation • Added 1:00 PM

~1 hr

Alex R.

Tooth gem • Browsing designs

Browsing

Scan to Join

Point your phone at this QR code to add yourself to the Walk-In List

Or ask the front desk

Self-service check-in

Set up a tablet at your front desk. Walk-ins scan a QR code to add themselves and pick their service. No staff needed — and it works anywhere you take your kit.

QR code self sign-up
Works on any tablet or phone
Clients pick their service on check-in
No app download needed

Up and running in minutes

Set up your Walk-In List

Name your queue, set limits, customize notifications.

Add walk-ins

Staff adds them or they scan a QR code and choose a service.

Clients wait comfortably

They get a text update and know exactly where they stand.

Notify when ready

One tap sends them a 'you're next' text.

Life without vs. with Apprentice

Without Apprentice

With Apprentice

Crowded, chaotic lobby

Organized digital queue across all services

Walk-ins leave frustrated

Clients get text updates and stay nearby

"How much longer?"

Automatic SMS keeps everyone in the loop

Lost track of who's next

Real-time queue visible on any screen

Short services stacked behind long waits

Service-aware queue so nothing gets buried

Walk-ins that never convert

Higher conversion, calmer shop

Shops that switched

"Flash Fridays used to be our most stressful day. Now they're our most profitable day — and actually fun."

Elena Vasquez

Owner, Black Rose Studio

"The text notification thing is huge. People used to leave because they didn't know when their turn was. Now they just come back."

David Nguyen

Manager, Iron & Oak Tattoo

"I took this to a convention and ran my whole booth from my phone. Clients loved the QR code sign-up."

Jake Thompson

Traveling Artist, True North Tattoo

Questions? Answers.

Do clients need to download an app?

No. They scan a QR code or a staff member adds them. They get text updates — no app needed.

How do text notifications work?

When it's almost their turn, clients get an SMS. They can reply to confirm they're on their way or remove themselves.

Does it work for all types of services?

Yes. Whether someone is waiting for a quick piercing, picking a tooth gem, or getting a tattoo consultation, they all go into the same queue. Each entry shows the service so your team always knows what's coming next.

Can clients browse flash while waiting?

Yes. The queue page can show your available flash designs — great for walk-in tattoo days. Clients can browse and pick what they want before their turn.

Can I limit the queue size?

Yes. Set a maximum queue length so you don't overpromise. When it's full, clients see an estimated wait time.

What about no-shows?

If someone doesn't respond to their notification within your time limit, they're automatically moved to the back or removed.