Comparison

HotelRunner vs Elektra Manager

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

Head to head
About

HotelRunner

Manage and grow your property business on the go with this comprehensive mobile tool. Handle reservations, update rates, and communicate with guests instantly. Stay connected to your property's performance from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Manage reservations
  • Streamline check-in/out
  • Edit room blocks
  • Instant booking notifications
  • Update rates and availability
  • Connect with OTAs
  • Chat with guests
Features
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Award-winning HotelRunner brings you the mobile app to manage and grow your property smarter, wherever you are. From reservations to revenue, everything you need is just a tap away. Stay on top of your property • Add, edit, or manage reservations in seconds, and streamline check-in and check-out • View and edit room blocks in the advanced room calendar • Get instant notifications for new bookings • View your availability on a clear calendar • Chat with guests to offer personalized service Maximize revenue with ease • Update rates and availability instantly • Apply restrictions like minimum stay or stop sell • Connect with OTAs and manage direct contract requests Why HotelRunner? • Trusted by thousands of properties in over 100 countries • Integrated with 150+ online travel agencies and booking channels Manage your property from anywhere. Download the HotelRunner Mobile App now!

About

Elektra Manager

Features
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Elektra Manager consolidates daily operations and revenue metrics for single or multi-property setups, enabling fast, well-informed decisions. After sign-in, you can instantly switch to any group property you’re permitted to access and view its live data. Daily Management Presents the day’s key indicators—turnover, average room rate, occupancy, and major revenue lines—at a glance, with quick comparisons for today, last 7/30 days, and custom ranges. Status Provides detailed charts and figures for in-house guests, expected arrivals/departures, availability, occupancy, arrival–departure flow, and room status—supporting real-time planning and workload management. Sales Dashboard Makes sales performance visible across channels, markets, and periods, including target vs. actual comparisons and trend views. Asset Status Helps track fixed assets/inventory status, usage, and maintenance needs, with notes on issues and servicing for a clear operational picture. Reports Reports are organized under Management, Occupancy, Analysis, Control, and Forecast groups. Users can view any report in-app and share it as a PDF. Approvals Centralizes Purchasing Approvals, Reservation Discount Approvals, Payment Approvals, Stock Demand Approvals, and Vehicle Tracking & Approval. Review each record, approve/deny, and add notes or questions when needed. Reservations (Guest List) Tracks the full arrival–stay–departure cycle. View current guests, reservation details, and guest folio spendings; reach records quickly with search and filters. Reputation Analysis Aggregates ratings and reviews by source, surfacing sentiment, response rates, and distribution to monitor overall reputation performance. Booking (Make Reservation) Enables quick availability and rate search to create new reservations, with flows aligned to guest details and pricing rules. POS Dashboard Consolidates POS and SPA revenues into a single view, allowing department-level personalization so you track only the items that matter. Provides summary metrics and simple period comparisons to clarify day-to-day performance for your teams. Group Hotel Support Switch between properties you’re permitted to access with a tap, and manage dashboards, reports, and approval workflows with a consistent experience across the portfolio. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HotelRunner4 screens
Elektra Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HotelRunner at none against Elektra Manager's 2. Elektra Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Elektra Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HotelRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotelRunner ships an update every 6 weeks, Elektra Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HotelRunner versus Elektra Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotelRunnerElektra Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotelRunner, Inc.Talya Bilişim

In-app purchases

None

HotelRunner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Elektra Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is HotelRunner free?
HotelRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elektra Manager free?
Elektra Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HotelRunner or Elektra Manager have ads?
Neither HotelRunner nor Elektra Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotelRunner or Elektra Manager?
HotelRunner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elektra Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, HotelRunner was updated on September 10, 2026 and Elektra Manager on September 7, 2026.

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