Comparison

Vikey Host vs Smartchat by Smartness

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

Head to head
About

Vikey Host

This app automates guest check-ins and property access for hosts. It handles online check-in requests, document submission, and allows 100% smart access via smartphone, saving time and money.

Highlights
  • Online check-in requests
  • Document submission to web portals
  • 100% automated smart access
  • Smartphone-based entry control
  • Time and cost savings
Features
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Il mio nome è Vikey e ti aiuterò ad accogliere al meglio i tuoi ospiti. Mi occuperò di richiedere il check-in online, inviare i documenti al Portale Alloggiati web e di rendere l'accesso 100% automatizzato e smart. Come? Semplicemente utilizzando lo smartphone. Tu, il tuo staff e i tuoi ospiti potrete aprire ingresso principale e porta con un semplice tap sul cellulare. Con Vikey risparmi tempo e soldi, fino all'80% in meno rispetto ad un check-in tradizionale.

About

Smartchat by Smartness

Features
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AI that replies to your guests—anytime, anywhere. Smartchat helps hospitality businesses simplify guest communication. From hotels to vacation rentals, our mobile app puts AI-powered guest messaging in your pocket—so you can handle inquiries quickly and consistently, wherever you are. KEY FEATURES • Unified Inbox – Manage WhatsApp, Booking.com, Airbnb, and email conversations in one place. • AI-Powered Responses – Automatically handle up to 70% of guest questions in 95+ languages. • 24/7 Availability – Ensure instant replies, even when you or your staff are offline. • Push Notifications – Get real-time alerts for new or urgent guest messages. • Team Collaboration – Invite unlimited users with no extra costs. • Adaptive Learning – The AI improves continuously as it learns your preferences. BENEFITS Hospitality businesses using Smartchat report: • Significant time saved on daily communication • Reduced operational costs • Higher guest satisfaction and faster response times WHO IT'S FOR Hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, and property managers who want to: • Save time with automation • Improve guest experiences • Reduce costs without reducing service quality WHY SMARTCHAT • Unlimited conversations and team members • Flexible automation levels • PMS integrations available • Secure and enterprise-ready • Automated translations for multilingual communication • Escalation rules and ticket creation SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Smartchat requires an active Smartness subscription. Learn more about plans and pricing at smartness.com.

Screenshots

Vikey Host4 screens
Smartchat by Smartness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vikey Host at every 2 weeks against Smartchat by Smartness's monthly. 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

Vikey Host ships an update every 2 weeks, Smartchat by Smartness monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Vikey Host versus Smartchat by Smartness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVikey HostSmartchat by Smartness
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVikey s.r.l.Smartness S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Vikey Host

No in-app purchases

None

Smartchat by Smartness

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vikey Host free?
Vikey Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smartchat by Smartness free?
Smartchat by Smartness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vikey Host or Smartchat by Smartness have ads?
Neither Vikey Host nor Smartchat by Smartness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vikey Host or Smartchat by Smartness?
Vikey Host ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smartchat by Smartness monthly. Most recently, Vikey Host was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smartchat by Smartness on October 24, 2026.

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