Comparison

StayTouch vs Hospitable.com

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

Head to head
About

StayTouch

Connect and communicate with friends, family, and communities through an all-in-one chat platform. Features contactless contact exchange, dynamic private messaging, and event management. Prioritizes data privacy with encrypted communication and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Contactless contact exchange
  • Dynamic private chat
  • Community channels and groups
  • Event creation and management
  • Calendar sync for events
  • Encrypted data privacy
Features
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StayTouch: All-in-one chat for communities, communication with your friends and family, networking & relationship management. 1) Contactless exchange of contacts - Make friends by bringing and tapping two phones close to one another - 100% contactless, and green solution. 2) Dynamic chat - A private messenger to interact with your friends, family and communities and manage respective events. 3) Data privacy : Respect data privacy with encrypted data and a BIG NO to advertisements and spams 4) Communities: Join or create channels and groups of several thousand members without disclosing respective contact details of fellow members, friends or your audience. Follow the media, news and important information about your communities. 5) Events: More than just a chat, create and join all the events of your communities and your friends. Follow RSVP and sync your calendar. With StayTouch, connect and communicate with your friends, family and your favorite communities using our patent pending technology. Most importantly stay up to date with latest information and access to events and chat! Terms of service: https://staytouch.com/terms-of-service.php Privacy policy: https://www.staytouch.com/privacy-policy.php

About

Hospitable.com

Automate your short-term rental business with AI-powered guest communication, calendar syncing, and smart device management. Streamline operations, protect against double bookings, and manage teams efficiently. Offers direct booking websites and 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • AI-powered guest messaging
  • Calendar and pricing sync
  • Smart device automation
  • Direct booking websites
  • Team coordination tools
  • Automated guest reviews
Features
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Hospitable is a leading short-term rental property management software, helping hosts and property managers streamline operations, grow their businesses, and reclaim valuable time. Trusted by tens of thousands of hosts worldwide, Hospitable automates guest communication across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and direct booking websites, syncs calendars and pricing in seconds, and keeps teams aligned with smart reminders. Since launching in 2016, Hospitable has evolved far beyond a traditional vacation rental software, helping automate over 108 million guest messages and support $5.2 billion in reservation income in 2025. Hosts love Hospitable for its human-sounding, proactive guest communication, having all messages in one inbox, and highly rated support. Features hosts love: - AI-powered guest messaging that understands guest questions and replies automatically on your behalf - Smart messaging rules tailored to special conditions (calendar gaps, guest count mismatches, unverified IDs, and more) - Smart device dashboard to automate smart lock code creation and messaging, and set the perfect smart thermostat temperature - Automatic responses to early check-in and late check-out requests based on real availability - Double-booking protection with calendar and pricing sync across platforms - Automated guest reviews, including reminders and alerts for negative feedback to act before a review - Direct booking websites with built-in payments, guest vetting, rental agreements, deposits, and damage protection - Team coordination tools with logins for owners, cleaners, and collaborators - Clean, intuitive design that’s easy to set up and use - Highly rated support, available 7 days a week, with 24-hour coverage Whether you manage one property or hundreds, Hospitable gives you the automation and confidence to run your short-term rental business your way, without sacrificing the personal touch. Have feedback or questions? Contact us at support@hospitable.com.

Screenshots

StayTouch4 screens
Hospitable.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StayTouch at 93% against Hospitable.com's 43%. StayTouch also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hospitable.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ratings volume (108 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. StayTouch sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hospitable.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StayTouch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hospitable.com has 108 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of StayTouch's written reviews are positive against 43% of Hospitable.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StayTouch ships an update every 3 weeks, Hospitable.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StayTouch versus Hospitable.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStayTouchHospitable.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better3.1 (108 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better42.7% of reviews
Number of ratings21108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGG Technologies Inc.Smartbnb

Customer experience

StayTouch

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

Hospitable.com

All ratings108 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative46.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative53.6%

Bugs and requests

StayTouch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hospitable.com

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Constant unexpected logout requiring 2FA re-authentication
  • Text selection and copying extremely difficult in messages
  • Direct booking feature half-functional and broken
  • App stuck on Turno integration page with no back button
  • Blank screen on iPhone despite web version working
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  • Password authentication fails on app but works on website
  • JWT expired error messages
  • Payment form text box not functional
  • App freezes and crashes impacting bookings
  • Calendar not loading or showing only fragments
  • Automatic price changes without user consent
  • Overlapping bookings not prevented
  • Poor performance on cellular networks
  • Push notifications for guest messages not working
  • Account toggling issues for multi-account users

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Better financial and reporting analytics
  • Enhanced co-host management functions
  • Integration with Air Review and Furnished Finder
  • August smart lock integration
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  • Ability to schedule messages by day of week
  • Better push notification controls (opt-out for marketing)
  • Improved calendar view with indefinite scrolling
  • Better task management with more customization
  • Ability for owners to book their own dates when managed by agents

In-app purchases

22 purchases

StayTouch

Subscriptions12
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Six Months$15.996 Months
  • Premium One Year$21.991 Year
  • 6 Months$23.996 Months
  • Start$25.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Six Month$51.996 Months
  • Premium Plus One Year$71.991 Year
  • Start 6 Months$134.996 Months
  • Start One Year$187.991 Year
One-time10
  • Premium$2.99
  • 500 Rewards points$9.99
  • Premium Plus$9.99
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  • Premium Six Months$15.99
  • Premium One Year$21.99
  • Start$25.99
  • Premium Plus Six Month$51.99
  • Premium Plus One Year$71.99
  • Start 6 Months$134.99
  • Start One Year$187.99
None

Hospitable.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StayTouch free?
StayTouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hospitable.com free?
Hospitable.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StayTouch or Hospitable.com?
StayTouch is rated higher. StayTouch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Hospitable.com averages 3.1 from 108 ratings.
Do StayTouch or Hospitable.com have ads?
Neither StayTouch nor Hospitable.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StayTouch or Hospitable.com?
StayTouch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hospitable.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, StayTouch was updated on September 1, 2026 and Hospitable.com on September 12, 2026.

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