Comparison

CHM Reception vs STAAH Max

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

Head to head
About

CHM Reception

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Seamlessly integrated into Clarity Hotel Manager, CHM Reception is a tool to untether yourself from the front desk. Extend your reception to mobile devices, to allow you to: - checkin with room allocation - cut room keys with integration to door lock systems - e-regcards (configurable at the PMS) - document and signature capture - checkouts with payments - integration with EFTPOS/Credit card/Chip & Pin systems - print/email/sms invoices at anytime This app is suitable for Cloud Hosted hotels, as well as local installs as long as there is network/internet connectivity. Requires Clarity Hotel Manager (formally known as Phoenix Hotel Manager) November 2020 release, or later.

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STAAH Max

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MAX Channel Manager โ€“ now manage from your iPhone and iPad. MAX channel manager is an effortless way to increase yield and RevPar. This enterprise solutions is completely customisable and scalable to meet the unique needs of a property. Benefit from Real Time Updates, Unlimited OTA Connections, Connect to your PMS, Pooled Inventory, Effortless in managing restrictions, Dynamic Rates, Detailed Insights, PCI-Compliance and more. With a iPhone or iPad, the MAX App will allow accommodation providers to manage inventory and rates on the move. We have added an extra bonus, there is also a simple booking function. This will allow you to accept and confirm a booking in real time. The booking will also drop into your property management system (if integrated). STAAH Developer

Screenshots

CHM Reception4 screens
STAAH Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STAAH Max at monthly against CHM Reception's every 58 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHM Reception ships an update every 58 months, STAAH Max monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CHM Reception versus STAAH Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHM ReceptionSTAAH Max
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better13.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus De FreitasSTAAH

In-app purchases

None

CHM Reception

No in-app purchases

None

STAAH Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHM Reception free?
CHM Reception is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAAH Max free?
STAAH Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHM Reception or STAAH Max have ads?
Neither CHM Reception nor STAAH Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHM Reception or STAAH Max?
CHM Reception ships an update every 58 months, and STAAH Max monthly. Most recently, CHM Reception was updated on September 13, 2026 and STAAH Max on May 19, 2026.

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