Dont vs Hostly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Consolidated event details
- RSVP tracking
- Signup sheets
- Group polls with Ranked Choice voting
- Real-time participation tracking
- Calendar syncing
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Dont ships an update every 2 weeks, Hostly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dont | Hostly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KRUTSCH | TripKai LLC |
Customer experience
Dont
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In-app purchases
Dont
No in-app purchases
Hostly
No in-app purchases









