# Splash Host vs Strawbie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strawbie at 100% against Splash Host's 33%. Strawbie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Splash Host's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strawbie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Splash Host asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strawbie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Host has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Splash Host's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strawbie's.

Splash Host ships an update monthly, Strawbie every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Host | Strawbie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-host/id1088971298/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SplashThat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/820503327) | [Strawbie Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798145878) |

## What reviewers say

### Splash Host

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-host/id1088971298)

Manage event guests and tickets efficiently on the go. Quickly check in attendees, scan tickets, and access real-time guest lists and profiles. Share event details and register new guests seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Guest check-in (offline capable), Ticket scanning and validation, Real-time guest list syncing, View past and upcoming events, Register walk-ins and +1s, Access guest profile data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strawbie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546)

This app is a cozy focus companion designed to make studying and productivity enjoyable. It combines a customizable Pomodoro timer, task management, ambient music, and AI-powered chat support to help users find their flow and achieve their goals. Earn rewards and unlock collectibles as you progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Daily task list, Ambient study music (Strawbie Radio), AI voice and text chat, Streaks and rewards system, Collectible items and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strawbie Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Strawbie Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash Host free?

Splash Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strawbie free?

Strawbie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splash Host or Strawbie?

Strawbie is rated higher. Splash Host averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Strawbie averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Splash Host or Strawbie have ads?

Neither Splash Host nor Strawbie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Host or Strawbie?

Splash Host ships an update monthly, and Strawbie every 2 days. Most recently, Splash Host was updated on October 13, 2026 and Strawbie on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*