Comparison

Guesty vs FlexaStay

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

Head to head
About

Guesty

Manage your hospitality business efficiently from your mobile device. This app provides a unified inbox for guest messages, task management for operations, and oversight of reservations. It offers performance highlights and areas needing attention on the homepage.

Highlights
  • Performance highlights
  • Unified guest message inbox
  • Operations and task management
  • Reservation monitoring and modification
  • Team management
Features
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Never miss a beat with the power of Guesty in the palm of your hand. The new Guesty app is your ultimate partner in managing your hospitality business. The Guesty app empowers you to: - Put your priorities first: Access performance highlights and areas requiring attention directly on the homepage - Engage with ease: View and respond to all guest messages directly from one unified inbox - Master operations on the go: From maintenance tasks to team management, take command of your operations - Stay on top of reservations: Modify and monitor your bookings effortlessly, ensuring seamless oversight of reservations Put the most advanced technology to work for you. Manage, automate, and streamline your business on the go – all within one powerful app.

About

FlexaStay

Features
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FlexaStay is the booking platform where hosts take control and guests get better deals all with a direct, cash-first approach. Whether you're hosting a spare room or planning a quick trip, FlexaStay makes booking simple, fair, and flexible. HOST-INITIATED BOOKINGS Unlike other platforms, FlexaStay flips the model: hosts send offers to travelers. That means faster bookings, better pricing, and more control for everyone involved. CASH-ONLY FOR NOW FOR EVERYONE’S SAKE We currently accept cash payments only to eliminate processing fees, reduce platform costs, and help both hosts and guests save money. More payment options coming soon! EASY LISTING SETUP Hosts can list their space in minutes no tech skills required. Already listed your property elsewhere? Just import your details and start earning with zero fuss. RANK UP AS A HOST From Bronze to Diamond, FlexaStay’s host ranking system rewards great service, fast responses, and positive reviews giving top hosts more visibility and credibility. BUILT FOR SPEED AND SIMPLICITY No commission headaches, no endless setup. Whether you're staying or hosting, FlexaStay is the fastest, simplest way to get going and get booked. FlexaStay Your Stay, Your Way.

Screenshots

Guesty4 screens
FlexaStay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guesty at weekly against FlexaStay's every 3 weeks. FlexaStay's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guesty ships an update weekly, FlexaStay every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guesty versus FlexaStay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuestyFlexaStay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (541 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings541 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuestyFlexaStay LTD

Bugs and requests

Guesty

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Calendar and check-in/out dates not syncing correctly
  • Repeated login issues and password reset problems
  • Inability to perform key actions like declining reservations
  • Constant app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mobile app with more functionality
  • Ability to manage tasks and checklists on the go
  • Better integration with other rental platforms
  • More customization options for pricing and policies

FlexaStay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Guesty

No in-app purchases

None

FlexaStay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guesty free?
Guesty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexaStay free?
FlexaStay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guesty or FlexaStay have ads?
Neither Guesty nor FlexaStay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guesty or FlexaStay?
Guesty ships an update weekly, and FlexaStay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guesty was updated on September 22, 2026 and FlexaStay on September 22, 2026.

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