Comparison

Hostaway vs Dells+

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

Head to head
About

Hostaway

This AI-powered platform helps professional short-term rental operators manage bookings, automate guest communication, and sync listings across multiple channels. It streamlines operations to increase efficiency and business growth, offering features like dynamic pricing and owner portals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered vacation rental management
  • Sync listings across channels (Airbnb, Vrbo)
  • Automate guest communication
  • Dynamic pricing for increased earnings
  • Unified inbox for reservations and conversations
  • Direct booking website creation
  • Owner portals and automated statements
Features
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Trusted by 20,000+ property managers worldwide, Hostaway is an industry leading, AI-powered vacation rental management platform designed for professional short-term rental operators. Hostaway brings everything together for greater efficiency and faster growth. Grow your business, manage all reservations, automate guest communication, sync listings across channels like Airbnb and Vrbo, and boost direct bookings from one unified platform, saving you up to 60 minutes per reservation. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH HOSTAWAY Grow and manage bookings across major channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google) – Real-time sync on availability, pricing, and calendars across all connected channels. – Manage all reservations and conversations in one unified inbox. – Automate 93% of repetitive guest communication with AI Replies. – Increase earnings by 25%+ with Dynamic Pricing. – Track performance with advanced reporting and insights. – Self-serve Owner Portals and automated statements for professional, transparent owner reporting – Connect your 200+ tools through powerful integrations. – Create or connect your own direct booking website to cut OTA commissions – Available in 6 languages (and growing!) Everything works together, so you don’t have to. WHY HOSTS CHOOSE HOSTAWAY Built for property managers and hospitality brands scaling from 5 to 500+ properties, Hostaway grows with you. Knowing that 24/7 hospitality needs immediate assistance, Hostaway provides: – Award winning 24/7 phone support, with help always a call away. – A comprehensive Help Center for self-service. – A 97%+ customer satisfaction rating. – Global, multi-language team coverage for local understanding. When something matters, you get real help, fast. GET STARTED Get Hostaway and experience a smarter way to manage your vacation rental business, one that’s built to scale with you.

About

Dells+

Features
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Everything Wisconsin Dells, in your pocket. Food, fun, live music, daily specials, digital coupons and more. The ultimate place for everything Dells!

Screenshots

Hostaway4 screens
Dells+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hostaway and Dells+ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hostaway versus Dells+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostawayDells+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (447 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHostawayJacob Roxen

Bugs and requests

Hostaway

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Calendar view issues after recent updates
  • Integration problems with certain OTAs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mobile app with more features
  • Easier cancellation and refund process
  • Better multi-property management tools
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics

Dells+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hostaway

No in-app purchases

None

Dells+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hostaway free?
Hostaway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dells+ free?
Dells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hostaway or Dells+ have ads?
Neither Hostaway nor Dells+ shows ads.

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