# Host Bora — BnB & rental management

> BnB & rental management (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur Godwin Ndossi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-bora/id6760237277 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arthur Godwin Ndossi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569201455)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-bora/id6760237277/reviews.md

## What is Host Bora?

HostBora is the all-in-one property management app built for short-stay (BnB) and long-term rental hosts. Whether you manage one unit or a growing portfolio, HostBora gives you the tools to run your properties professionally — from booking to lease, income to expense, and everything in between.
Start managing smarter. Download HostBora today.
Available in English and Swahili.

SHORT-STAY (BnB) MANAGEMENT • Create and manage guest bookings with check-in/check-out workflows • Calendar view for arrivals, departures, and occupancy at a glance • Sync your BnB calendar with external platforms via iCal import/export • Extend guest stays, record payments, and track outstanding balances • View complete guest history and past payment status

LONG-TERM RENT MANAGEMENT • Onboard tenants with lease dates, rent amounts, frequency, and currency • Track payments month by month with arrears and ledger views • Set tenant charges for additional fees (utilities, parking, etc.) • Manage lease renewals with digital contract storage and expiry alerts • Schedule and send rent payment reminders via WhatsApp or SMS • Build tenant loyalty with customisable offers and reward programs • Log and review a complete client story — every payment, reminder, and lease event

FINANCES & REPORTS • Record income from BnB bookings and rent payments • Log expenses by category and attach receipt photos • View net profit, income vs. expense charts, and monthly growth trends • Analyse ROI, break-even metrics, and property-level profit • Export reports to Excel or PDF — weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom date range • Multi-currency support with live exchange rates

AI-POWERED TOOLS • Chat with the AI Manager to record expenses, add tenants, manage bookings, and schedule maintenance using natural language • AI Pricing Optimiser suggests dynamic rates based on season, weekends, and occupancy • Interior Design Studio: upload a room photo and reimagine it in any style using AI • AI-generated message content for guest and tenant communication

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS • Create and track maintenance tasks — Pending, In Progress, Completed • Assign tasks to staff and monitor your team's workload • Manage staff roster and payroll details per property • Track inventory items, log stock movements, and get low-stock alerts • Scan barcodes for fast inventory updates • Smart utility dashboard: track LUKU (electricity units) and water bills, with OCR reading of utility SMS

COMMUNICATIONS • Send bulk SMS or WhatsApp messages to tenants and guests • Build reusable WhatsApp message templates with dynamic placeholders • Import contacts from your device or pick from saved groups • Connect your Meta WhatsApp Business API for professional messaging

SMART ACCESS & SECURITY • Control Tuya smart locks remotely — lock and unlock from the app • View complete entry logs for every access event • Manage guest access codes per booking with active/upcoming filters

DOCUMENTS & PROPERTY VAULT • Scan physical documents with your camera and store them in a searchable property vault • Upload and organise leases, contracts, receipts, and more • Quick access to recent documents across your portfolio

OFFLINE-FIRST & SYNC • Full offline support — manage properties, bookings, and finances without internet • Automatic background sync when your connection is restored • Pending items clearly flagged with sync status indicators

SECURITY & PRIVACY • PIN and biometric (Face ID / fingerprint) app lock • Automatic session timeout with PIN re-authentication • Secure token storage and encrypted credentials

NOTIFICATIONS & REMINDERS • Push notifications for bookings, rent due dates, and maintenance • Automated background lease reminders so nothing falls through the cracks • App update alerts to keep you on the latest version

HostBora is designed for property hosts in East Africa — supporting TZS and major currencies, AzamPay mobile money payments (M-Pesa, Airtel, Tigo, Halopesa), and Swahili language throughout.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

## More apps by Arthur Godwin Ndossi

- [Bidhaa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidhaa/id6476768097)
- [Jumuiya](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumuiya/id6767835641)

All apps by Arthur Godwin Ndossi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1569201455

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