ATITHI 2.0 vs SmartGuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATITHI 2.0
This app allows international travelers arriving in India to digitally declare their baggage, items, and currency in advance. It aims to streamline the customs declaration process and expedite arrival at Indian airports.
- Digital baggage declaration
- Item and currency declaration
- Advance declaration filing
- Faster customs processes
- Custom duty information
- Citizen-centric services
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About this App: ATITHI - It is developed by Directorate General of Systems, Central Board of Indirect Taxes(CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India to drive digital Governance in India. This application provides a platform for all visitors travelling to India globally to file their baggage, Item & Currency declarations and other citizen centric services. It will reduce the time taken for Customs Declaration and will ease the arrival process at Indian Airports. How to use it: - One time Sign Up - Prepare your declarations in advance Key Features: - Mobility- Anytime, Anywhere - Faster Customs Processes - Custom Duty Information - Multiple application Support Who can use: - Travellers arriving in India by air, including returning residents and all foreign nationals visiting India globally. Feedback: - Your feedback on our mobile application will help us improve future releases. Send us your compliments, comments or take a few minutes to rate our application. Please include as much as information as possible to help us understand the nature of feedback.
SmartGuest
Enhance your hotel stay with this hospitality app. Access hotel services, book amenities, check in, and communicate with staff and other guests directly from your phone. Experience personalized service and convenience during your travels.
- Seamless hotel service access
- Book amenities and services
- Mobile check-in
- Connect with hotel staff
- Communicate with fellow guests
- Explore hotel offerings
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Your hotel stay, all in one app. SmartGuest puts your hotel in your pocket. Check in before you arrive, order food to your room, ask for fresh towels and find something good to do nearby. No queue at reception. No hunting for the WiFi card. Find your hotel in the app and everything it offers is ready for you. CHECK IN ONLINE Skip the front desk. Complete your check-in on your phone before you arrive. YOUR PHONE IS YOUR ROOM KEY At participating hotels, open your room door with Smart Key. One less card to lose. ORDER FOOD AND DRINKS Browse the menus from your hotel's restaurants and bars. Add to your basket, choose where you want it delivered and place your order. REQUEST SERVICES Extra pillows, fresh towels or a room clean. Send a request from the app and it goes straight to the hotel team. EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR HOTEL WiFi details, the hotel directory, facilities, opening hours and house information. All in one place, no paper folders. SPECIALS AND OFFERS See your hotel's latest offers as soon as they go live. Notifications make sure you don't miss one. MAKE A RESERVATION Book your next stay directly with your hotel. EXPLORE THE AREA Discover local attractions, restaurants and experiences. See the local weather at a glance. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Tell your hotel how your stay went with a quick review. FIND YOUR NEXT STAY Browse other hotels on SmartGuest and save your favourites for later. EVERY HOTEL IS DIFFERENT Available features depend on your hotel. Some offer every service above, others offer a selection. RUN A HOTEL? Give your guests a better stay without replacing the systems you already use. Find out more at smartguest.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ATITHI 2.0 at 3.3 against SmartGuest's 1.0. ATITHI 2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ATITHI 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATITHI 2.0 has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ATITHI 2.0 ships an update every 3 days, SmartGuest monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATITHI 2.0 | SmartGuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (19 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs | Digiterra Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
ATITHI 2.0
SmartGuest
In-app purchases
ATITHI 2.0
No in-app purchases
SmartGuest
No in-app purchases
