Comparison

BeamX vs Bhostd

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

Head to head
About

BeamX

Request rides easily from your smartphone and get picked up by a nearby driver for an affordable journey. This transport solution is currently available exclusively in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

Highlights
  • Easy ride requests via smartphone
  • Nearby driver pickup
  • Affordable journeys
  • Exclusive availability in St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Features
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Experience BeamX – your fast and affordable transport solution. Easily request a ride with your smartphone, get picked up by a nearby driver, and enjoy a cost-effective journey to your destination. Instagram and Twitter: @beamxapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beamxapp Currently available execlusively in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

About

Bhostd

Features
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Bhostd connects you with your perfect vacation home at the perfect price. Beach house? Condo? Cabin? We aim to help make you a better traveler. From travel planning, to booking, to finding the perfect place, our app lets you get the most out of your trip. Travel better together with Bhostd. Chat with hosts to streamline finding the perfect place. Book securely from anywhere, at anytime, on any device. Travel, and share your trip with the world. Browse vacation homes with pools, backyards, and whatever you need, based on what’s important to you and your group: price, location, amenities, and more. See property photos and reviews at a glance, and get questions answered quickly. Save and compare places you love. Comments and rate your favorite properties and places. Keep conversations in one place and chat with hosts in real time from anywhere. Book and pay securely with your card, and access details like check-in instructions, WiFi passwords, and more. No matter what type of trip you’re looking to take, the Bhostd app makes planning it easy and also lets you guide others on their way.

Screenshots

BeamX3 screens
Bhostd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeamX at weekly against Bhostd's every 29 months. Bhostd's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeamX ships an update weekly, Bhostd every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeamX versus Bhostd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamXBhostd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKARIM CAMBRIDGEBeakMe, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BeamX

No in-app purchases

None

Bhostd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeamX free?
BeamX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bhostd free?
Bhostd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeamX or Bhostd have ads?
Neither BeamX nor Bhostd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeamX or Bhostd?
BeamX ships an update weekly, and Bhostd every 29 months. Most recently, BeamX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bhostd on November 7, 2026.

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