Comparison

Dont vs Hostly

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

Head to head
About

Dont

This app helps enforce safer driving by monitoring device usage and reporting unsafe behavior. It's ideal for commercial fleets and parents of teen drivers, allowing rule setting and real-time notifications for violations.

Highlights
  • Set device usage rules for drivers
  • Monitor unsafe driving behavior
  • Receive instant violation notifications
  • Review driver status logs
  • Connect multiple drivers for monitoring
  • Customize driver-specific rules
Features
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Help enforce safer, undistracted driving with Dont®. Great for both commercial settings and parents of teen drivers, Dont allows you to set rules for device use and monitor for unsafe driving behavior. To be used in conjunction with the Dont | Driver App. Dont reports on drivers' phone use while driving to help admins monitor and address unsafe behavior. Set reporting rules on a driver-by-driver basis, or set default rules for all drivers. Receive notifications if a driver sends messages, answers calls, or uses apps while driving. Choose to receive reports on bluetooth and Car Play connections. Receive instant push notifications if a driver violates a rule, and review driver status logs to address distracted driving. Connect Your Drivers •Download the admin app and add driver phone numbers for monitoring. •Set default reporting rules and customize driver-specific rules to monitor device use. •Choose instant or once-a-day notifications for when rule violations occur. •Invite drivers to download and create their own Dont account with the Dont | Driver App. •Confirm phone numbers with each driver to ensure a safe connection.

About

Hostly

Simplify event planning by consolidating details, RSVPs, and sign-ups into one organized hub. Make group decisions with polls and track participation effortlessly to ensure smooth coordination for any gathering.

Highlights
  • Consolidated event details
  • RSVP tracking
  • Signup sheets
  • Group polls with Ranked Choice voting
  • Real-time participation tracking
  • Calendar syncing
Features
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Tired of chaotic text threads and endless emails? Hostly brings everything into one simple hub so you can plan together, stay organized, and actually enjoy your events. Perfect for dinners, church retreats, team outings, holiday parties, potlucks, trips, and company gatherings—Hostly turns planning stress into smooth coordination for families, friends, churches, and teams. Plan Together in One Place Share event details, schedules, sign-ups, and house rules in a single organized space. Guests can RSVP instantly, see what’s needed, and volunteer for items or tasks—keeping everyone aligned without confusion. Make Decisions with Polls Create polls to choose dates, activities, menus, or locations. Use Ranked Choice voting for clearer group decisions and better outcomes. Track Participation at a Glance See who’s attending, what’s been claimed, and what’s still needed in real time. Hostly helps everyone stay on track with smart reminders so nothing slips through the cracks. Stay in Sync Access a clear order of events anytime, with automatic syncing to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. Whether it’s a small dinner or a multi-day trip, everyone shows up prepared. Thousands of hosts are transforming event chaos into effortless coordination. Download Hostly today and make your next gathering simple, organized, and stress-free.

Screenshots

Dont4 screens
Hostly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hostly at 5.0 against Dont's 3.7. Hostly also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 3). Dont's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hostly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hostly has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dont ships an update every 2 weeks, Hostly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dont versus Hostly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDontHostly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings335 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB106 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKRUTSCHTripKai LLC

Customer experience

Dont

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Hostly

All ratings34 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dont

No in-app purchases

None

Hostly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dont free?
Dont is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hostly free?
Hostly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dont or Hostly?
Hostly is rated higher. Dont averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hostly averages 5.0 from 35 ratings.
Do Dont or Hostly have ads?
Neither Dont nor Hostly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dont or Hostly?
Dont ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hostly fortnightly. Most recently, Dont was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hostly on November 5, 2026.

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