Guesty vs BookingSoftware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Performance highlights
- Unified guest message inbox
- Operations and task management
- Reservation monitoring and modification
- Team management
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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.
BookingSoftware
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Streamline your business bookings with our powerful mobile app designed for rental, charter, and reservation businesses. Key Features: • Smart Calendar - Visual trip scheduling with real-time availability • Integrated Payments - Secure payment processing with instant invoicing • Trip Creator - Step-by-step booking wizard from details to payment • Asset Management - Track fleet availability and maintenance • Multi-Company - Manage multiple locations seamlessly • Real-Time Sync - Live updates across your entire team Perfect for: Equipment rentals, charter services, event venues, tour operators, and activity providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Guesty at weekly against BookingSoftware's monthly. BookingSoftware's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Guesty ships an update weekly, BookingSoftware monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guesty | BookingSoftware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (562 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 562 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guesty | Open Party Software |
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
BookingSoftware
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guesty
No in-app purchases
BookingSoftware
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Guesty free?
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Do Guesty or BookingSoftware have ads?
Which is updated more often, Guesty or BookingSoftware?
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