Room Cherry vs Dash
Short answer: Dash is an App Store iPad app with a free read-only display and a paid tier that adds booking from the panel. Room Cherry installs nothing — the display is a Safari page tied to your Google Workspace resource calendars, at $10 per resource per month after a 7-day free trial.
Side by side
| Room Cherry | Dash | |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | $10 per resource per month, 7-day free trial, unlimited displays per room. | Free read-only tier; paid tier for booking features, per device. |
| App Store app? | No. Safari page opened by link, QR code, or 6-character pair code. | Yes, installed and signed in on each iPad. |
| Google Calendar | Built for Google Workspace resource calendars, read-only access. | Supports Google and other calendar providers. |
| Booking from the panel | Not available — bookings stay in Google Calendar. | Available on the paid tier. |
| Setup time | Minutes per room, nothing installed or enrolled. | Install, sign in and configure on every device. |
Choose Room Cherry if
- • You want zero installs and central control of every display from one dashboard.
- • Your rooms are Google Workspace resources.
- • You are happy for booking to happen in Calendar, not on the wall.
Choose Dash if
- • You want a free option and don't mind installing an app.
- • You need tap-to-book on the panel itself.
- • Your calendars are not on Google Workspace.
Questions
What is the difference between Room Cherry and Dash?
Dash is an iPad app from the App Store with a free read-only tier and a paid tier that adds booking from the panel. Room Cherry has no app at all: the display is a Safari page for Google Workspace resource calendars, billed $10 per resource per month after a 7-day trial.
Is Dash free?
Dash has a free read-only mode that shows availability, with payment required for booking features. Room Cherry is read-only today and paid, but includes unlimited displays per room and no per-device install.
Can people book a room from the Room Cherry display?
No. Room Cherry shows live status, the current meeting, and the day's schedule. Bookings stay in Google Calendar. If tap-to-book on the panel matters, choose a paid app tier that offers it.
How do I get a room onto an iPad without installing anything?
Open roomcherry.com/go in Safari and type the room's 6-character pair code, or scan its QR code. Then use full screen and mount the iPad.
Read more: Google Calendar meeting room displays, iPad room display setup, Room Cherry overview.
Comparison written from publicly available information in September 2026. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; details may have changed since — check their sites for current pricing.