12Go vs Mad Monkey Hostels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
12Go
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A scanner and check-in app for all bookings made through 12Go booking engine, designed for travel supply employees and not travelers. For travel operator employees: it will show you the booking status, pax and information you need.
Mad Monkey Hostels
Book accommodations and tours across Southeast Asia with guaranteed lowest prices and flexible cancellations. Earn loyalty rewards like free drinks and discounts, and access exclusive deals on experiences and parties. Manage all your bookings and travel plans in one convenient place.
- Lowest prices guaranteed
- Flexible free cancellation
- Loyalty rewards program
- Effortless booking management
- Exclusive tour and party deals
- 24/7 customer support
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No.1 Southeast Asia Travel App What Backpackers say about the Mad Monkey App: - Lowest Prices Guaranteed: Book direct and always pay less. Plus, get flexible, free cancellation. - Loyalty Perks: Earn free drinks, pub crawl discounts, room upgrades, and even free nights just for staying with us. The more you stay, the higher your rewards! - Effortless Booking: Keep all your bookings, rewards, and travel plans in one place. - Epic Experiences: Unlock Insider Deals on tours like the legendary Ha Giang Loop and exclusive invites to Mad Monkey's world-famous parties and new openings. - 24/7 Support: Always travel with peace of mind. Download now and travel Southeast Asia the smart, social, and rewarding way!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mad Monkey Hostels at every 3 weeks against 12Go's every 6 months. 12Go's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
12Go ships an update every 6 months, Mad Monkey Hostels every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 12Go | Mad Monkey Hostels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 12Go Asia Pte Ltd | Mad Monkey Labs |
In-app purchases
12Go
No in-app purchases
Mad Monkey Hostels
No in-app purchases
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