Comparison

HotelRunner vs Ideas Boss

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

Ideas Boss

Features
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IdeasPOS kullanan işletmeler, anlık ve geçmiş raporlarınızı görebilirsiniz

Screenshots

HotelRunner4 screens
Ideas Boss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ideas Boss at fortnightly against HotelRunner's every 6 weeks. Ideas Boss also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

HotelRunner ships an update every 6 weeks, Ideas Boss fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HotelRunner versus Ideas Boss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotelRunnerIdeas Boss
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotelRunner, Inc.Halil Bulent Orhon

In-app purchases

None

HotelRunner

No in-app purchases

None

Ideas Boss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotelRunner free?
HotelRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ideas Boss free?
Ideas Boss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotelRunner or Ideas Boss have ads?
Neither HotelRunner nor Ideas Boss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotelRunner or Ideas Boss?
HotelRunner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ideas Boss fortnightly. Most recently, HotelRunner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ideas Boss on October 4, 2026.

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