Staytus vs Avas App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Staytus
Enhance your luxury hotel experience with exclusive privileges, event access, and personalized updates. Discover special offers and timely information tailored to your preferences at participating resorts.
- Exclusive guest privileges
- Access to hotel events
- Valuable offers and discounts
- In-the-know updates
- Personalized information
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Staytus gives you more when you stay, dine & play at participating luxury hotels and resorts—exclusive privileges, access to events, valuable offers and in-the-know updates. Just visit your favorite luxury hotel or resort to elevate to a new level of luxury. Privileges are available exclusively via Staytus along with timely information on hotel happenings tailored to your preferences. Staytus is sponsored by member luxury hotels and resorts that want to provide information and privileges to their most valued guests. Privileges vary as determined by the individual member hotel and may include access to special invitation-only events, food & beverage discounts, room upgrades, spa services, gifts and exclusive activities.
Avas App
This super app for the Maldives offers ride-hailing services with various vehicle options, including wheelchair-accessible vans and a women-only motorcycle service. It also integrates payments, safety features, and insurance services for a comprehensive user experience.
- Multiple ride options
- Wheelchair accessible vans
- Book rides for others
- Call masking for privacy
- Saved payment cards
- Safety toolkit with tracking
- In-app chat with drivers
- Insurance services
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Avas App – Your Everyday Super App in the Maldives, One Tap Away! Meet Avas: your all-in-one super app and taxi app in the Maldives — bringing rides, safety, payments, and now insurance together in one seamless experience. Why Choose Avas? 1. Multiple Ride Options – Select from comfortable cars, spacious vans, pickups, and motorcycles, including Avas Cycle Girls, a women-only service. 2. Avas WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Van) – Inclusivity is our priority. Ride instantly or schedule in advance. 3. Book for Others – Easily request rides for family and friends across the Maldives. 4. Call Masking – Keep your number private with secure, masked calls between you and your driver. 5. Saved Cards – Store your payment details for quick, hassle-free cashless checkouts. 6. Safety Toolkit – Access emergency services, connect with Avas Customer Support, or send alerts with live ride tracking. 7. Prebooking – Schedule your rides ahead of time for smooth, worry-free travel. 8. In-App Chat – Communicate seamlessly with drivers without leaving the app. 9. Avas Pin – Verify your driver using a secure OTP for added peace of mind. 10. Saved Addresses – Book rides instantly to your frequent locations. 11. Insurance Services – Access convenient insurance options directly in the app for added protection and peace of mind. Experience speed, reliability, and simplicity - now more powerful than ever. From rides to insurance, Avas is your everyday super app in the Maldives. Download the Avas App today and manage more of your life in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Staytus at free against Avas App's free with in-app purchases. Staytus also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Staytus against 4.8 for Avas App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 311 and 871 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Staytus's written reviews are positive against 58% of Avas App's.
Staytus ships an update every 2 weeks, Avas App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Staytus | Avas App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (311 ratings) — better | 4.8 (871 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 311 | 871 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staytus Inc | Mohamed Athik |
Customer experience
Staytus
Avas App
User reviews
Staytus
From 311 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy communication with hotel
- 👍 Great discounts included
- 👍 Easy to see schedules and menus
- 👍 Useful for making reservations
- 👍 Good for spa coupons
Room to improve
- 🐛 Annoying notifications (12 per day)
- 🐛 No map of the location
- 🐛 Slow app, disconnects from front desk
- 🐛 Requires app restart for conversation
- 🐛 Incorrect and incomplete property information
Avas App
From 871 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy and reliable
- 👍 Best taxi app in Maldives
- 👍 Reliable for personalized, secure ride
- 👍 User-friendly, smooth navigation
- 👍 Safe and reliable service
Room to improve
- 😞 Driver charged more than app amount
- 😞 Incoming vehicle location doesn't work
- 😞 App auto refreshes/autocloses too soon
- 😞 App is slow and overheats phone
- 😞 Cannot pick spot manually, auto-changes
Bugs and requests
Staytus
Reported bugs
7 issues- App disconnects from front desk and requires restart
- App freezes when discount codes are used
- Banff Springs hotel not appearing in selection
- Room number validation fails for Fairmont Banff Springs
- App incorrectly states user is not in the hotel
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- App does not work for unlocking with room number
- App does not help on or away from the property
Requested features
9 requests- Include a map of the location
- Improve app stability and connection with front desk
- Reduce notification frequency
- Ensure property information is accurate and complete
- Integrate discount codes with outlet knowledge
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- Allow hotel selection for all properties (e.g., Banff Springs)
- Enable room number entry for hotel check-in
- Provide a booking functionality
- Train hotel staff about the app's existence and function
Avas App
Reported bugs
11 issues- Incoming vehicle location doesn't work
- App auto refreshes/autocloses too soon
- Driver payment details disappear
- App freezes, doesn't work
- Cannot log in, user not found
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- Cannot update phone number
- Cannot book a ride, cannot see available rides
- Unable to get OTP code for verification
- Cannot receive OTP for app registration
- App keeps searching for taxi after request
- Location of car doesn't show
Requested features
5 requests- Add iOS live activities for rides
- Bring back pre-order taxi option
- Shorter booking process, reduce steps
- Improve tipping drivers feature
- Allow blocking of bad drivers
In-app purchases
Staytus
No in-app purchases
Avas App
No in-app purchases
