Comparison

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 vs STAYFOLIO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지

Easily access airport lounges worldwide with this app. Register your affiliated lounge card for seamless entry without a physical card. Purchase and gift lounge access at discounted prices, even without a partner card.

Highlights
  • Worldwide airport lounge access
  • Digital lounge card registration
  • Discounted lounge pass purchase
  • Gift lounge access
  • Airport limousine services
  • Dining services
Features
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쉽고 편리한 전세계 공항 라운지 이용! 공항 리무진, 다이닝 등 다양한 공항 서비스 모두 더라운지에서 만나보세요 '더라운지'는 전세계 공항 라운지를 보다 편리하게 이용하실 수 있는 앱입니다. ■ 보유하고 계신 '더라운지 제휴 카드'를 등록하면 실물 카드 없이도 전세계 공항 라운지 이용 가능 ■ 현장보다 저렴한 가격으로 이용권 구매 및 선물 제휴 카드를 가지고 있지 않아도 저렴한 가격으로 이용권을 구매하고 선물할 수 있어요 동반인 또는 여행을 떠나는 소중한 지인에게 공항 라운지 이용의 편리함을 선물해 보세요 ※ 더라운지에서는 서비스 제공을 위해 아래의 접근 권한을 요청합니다. [선택적 접근 권한] · 알림 : 이용권 사용 완료, 결제 취소 안내 등 더라운지에서 전달하는 푸시 메시지 수신 · 카메라 : 이용권 및 쿠폰 등록 시 QR코드/바코드 스캔 * 위 접근 권한은 특정 기능을 사용할 때 허용이 필요하며, 허용에 동의하지 않으셔도 더라운지를 이용하실 수 있습니다.

About

STAYFOLIO

Discover and book unique, high-end accommodations with distinct personalities. This platform focuses on the destination experience, offering real-time booking, shareable photos, and in-depth insights through videos and essays.

Highlights
  • Exclusive and authentic stays
  • High-end travel experiences
  • Real-time booking
  • Shareable photos
  • In-depth space understanding via video/essays
  • Curated by brand attributes
Features
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STAYFOLIO provides exclusive and authentic stays for those who seek high-end experiences. The purpose of STAYFOLIO is to re-invent travel to make it about the destination, not just the journey. It selects accommodations with distinct personalities based on brand attributes including design, operating philosophy, and location rather than merely price gouging. This app allows you to book stays in real-time from anywhere, access highly shareable photos, and provides a deep understanding of the space through videos and essays.

Screenshots

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지4 screens
STAYFOLIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 and STAYFOLIO both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of THE LOUNGE / 더라운지's written reviews are positive against 39% of STAYFOLIO's. THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). STAYFOLIO's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 against 4.8 for STAYFOLIO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 173 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of THE LOUNGE / 더라운지's written reviews are positive against 39% of STAYFOLIO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 ships an update monthly, STAYFOLIO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 versus STAYFOLIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE LOUNGE / 더라운지STAYFOLIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65 ratings)4.8 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings65173 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopereBridge Co., Ltd.stayfolio

Customer experience

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지

All ratings65 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.0%

STAYFOLIO

All ratings173 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative48.1%

In-app purchases

None

THE LOUNGE / 더라운지

No in-app purchases

None

STAYFOLIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 free?
THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAYFOLIO free?
STAYFOLIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 or STAYFOLIO?
STAYFOLIO is rated higher. THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while STAYFOLIO averages 4.8 from 173 ratings.
Do THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 or STAYFOLIO have ads?
Neither THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 nor STAYFOLIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 or STAYFOLIO?
THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 ships an update monthly, and STAYFOLIO every 2 months. Most recently, THE LOUNGE / 더라운지 was updated on September 23, 2026 and STAYFOLIO on September 26, 2026.

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