Staytus vs GBFX
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.
GBFX
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GBFX is a currency converter for iPhone and Apple Watch. You can do simple additions and % calculations in iPhone and Apple Watch. You can currently check the exchange rate for 155 currencies. We use the Exchange Rate API. (https://www.exchangerate-api.com/) You can check or update exchange rates on your iPhone. Updates will be available 24 hours after the last update. Share data between your iPhone and Apple Watch using iCloud. On Apple Watch, you can input numbers with simple gestures. Displays numbers less than 1,000,000,000. * Privacy policy: GBFX does not collect the data you type and calculate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Staytus at Free against GBFX's $2.99. Staytus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Staytus is free to download; GBFX costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Staytus | GBFX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (311 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 311 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staytus Inc | TAE CHEOL CHEON |
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
GBFX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Staytus
No in-app purchases
GBFX
No in-app purchases
