# Ship Sticks vs 1 Hotels

The clearest difference is rating: 1 Hotels at 4.8 against Ship Sticks's 3.1. 1 Hotels also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ship Sticks's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 29%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

1 Hotels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 Hotels has 1.9K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Ship Sticks's written reviews are positive against 29% of 1 Hotels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ship Sticks ships an update every 2 months, 1 Hotels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Sticks | 1 Hotels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-sticks/id1452511198/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-hotels/id6449586513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Sticks Express LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440831612) | [SH Group Operations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/982062788) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Sticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-sticks/id1452511198)

This service simplifies travel by offering door-to-door shipping for golf clubs and luggage. Easily get quotes, schedule pickups, and track your items to destinations worldwide, ensuring a hassle-free journey.

**Highlights:** Door-to-door shipping, Golf club and luggage shipping, Get quotes, Schedule shipments, Track packages, Print shipping labels, Bag Sizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent service
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient and efficient
- 🚀 Fast and reliable delivery
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔍 Difficult to make changes
- 💰 Expensive
- 🕰️ Delayed or lost shipments
- 👎 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses user input
- Inability to print shipping labels
- Login and account issues
- Orientation problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use gift cards
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Provide more transparency on shipping status
- Enhance tracking and delivery updates


### 1 Hotels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-hotels/id6449586513)

Enhance your hotel experience with mobile check-in, keyless room entry, and in-room controls. Communicate directly with hotel staff, order room service, and discover local recommendations. Stay connected with hotel events and offers between visits.

**Highlights:** Mobile check-in and check-out, Keyless room entry, In-room controls, Direct messaging with hotel team, In-room dining orders, Concierge recommendations, Hotel events and offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Mobile key functionality
- 👍 Easy communication with hotel staff
- 👍 Convenient for managing reservations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy user experience
- 🐛 Lack of basic functionality
- 👎 Slow and unresponsive app
- 👎 Poor design and user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in or create account
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Reservation and booking features do not work
- Compatibility issues with various devices

**Requested features**

- Improve login and account management
- Fix bugs and stability issues
- Enhance user interface and user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Sticks free?

Ship Sticks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1 Hotels free?

1 Hotels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Sticks or 1 Hotels?

1 Hotels is rated higher. Ship Sticks averages 3.1 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while 1 Hotels averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Ship Sticks or 1 Hotels have ads?

Neither Ship Sticks nor 1 Hotels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Sticks or 1 Hotels?

Ship Sticks ships an update every 2 months, and 1 Hotels every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ship Sticks was updated on November 2, 2026 and 1 Hotels on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
