Comparison

Hostex vs KwickTurn

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

Head to head
About

Hostex

Streamline short-term rental management across multiple booking platforms. Automate guest communication, check-ins, cleaning tasks, and pricing. Create direct booking sites and manage team accounts efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel integration (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.)
  • Automated guest messaging with AI bots
  • Automated check-in guides and door lock code generation
  • Task automation for cleaning and maintenance
  • Team account management with role-based permissions
  • Direct booking site creation and customization
  • Smart pricing tool integration
Features
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= Get our full-featured, fast and well-designed mobile App. = Integrated with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rental, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Houfy and your own Direct Booking Sites. Synchronize calendars, messages, prices, reservations and reviews across all platforms. Our automated tools and team accounts make managing a large number of properties a breeze. 【AUTO MESSAGING】 - AI bots respond to guests 7x24 - Automatically contact guests at key points - Automatically review your guests - HostGPT automatic response generation 【CHECK-IN GUIDE】 - Automatically send check-in guide link to guests - Collect identification photos and secure deposit - Provide check-in instructions and map navigation - Automatically generate and share door lock codes 【TASK AUTOMATION】 - Automatic creation and assignment of cleaning tasks - Email notifications and reminders for cleaning tasks - Ability for cleaners to send image and text feedback - Task statistics and cost calculation 【TEAM ACCOUNT】 - Create individual team accounts for different roles within the team and assign them functional permissions and access to specific properties. Let everyone fulfill their respective roles, working in parallel without conflict. 【DIRECT BOOKING SITE】 - Fully synchronize with Hostex, live chat with your guests - Integration with Google Vacation Rentals, Stripe and PayPal - Customizable pages and the ability to create extra pages - Custom domain name - Embeddable booking widget - No additional charges 【ROOM TYPE & MULTI-UNIT】 - You can create a room type and assign multiple properties to it, then link the room type with the corresponding room type on Booking.com. This way, when a new reservation comes in, it will be allocated to one of the properties within the room type, while the room type automatically calculates the latest remaining inventory and synchronizes it with Booking.com. 【INTEGRATIONS】 - Integrated with TTlock platform, as well as numerous leading smart lock brands such as August, Yale, SmartThings, Nuki and 30+ smart lock brands. - Integrated with PriceLabs and Rategenie smart pricing tools. - Hostex Open API & Web Hook.

About

KwickTurn

This app streamlines short-term rental cleaning operations for hosts and cleaners. It automates scheduling by syncing rental calendars, generates cleaning checklists with AI, and helps hosts find qualified professionals while offering flexible job opportunities for cleaners.

Highlights
  • Automated scheduling via calendar sync
  • AI-powered checklist generation
  • AI inventory management
  • Transparent pricing for cleaning services
  • Multi-property management dashboard
  • Job discovery for cleaners
  • Flexible scheduling for cleaners
Features
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KwickTurn connects short-term rental hosts with reliable cleaners, simplifying and automating your cleaning operations. Seamlessly sync your rental calendars for automatic project generation, ensuring your properties are always guest-ready. What's New! Experience the future of STR cleaning with our latest AI-powered updates: * AI Inventory Management: Effortlessly track supplies and prevent shortages, saving you time and money. * AI Checklist Generation: Create customized cleaning checklists in seconds, tailored to each property's unique needs, ensuring perfect turnovers every time. Key Features: For Hosts: * Automate your schedule: Sync your calendars from platforms like Airbnb or VRBO with KwickTurn to automatically generate cleaning projects. * Transparent Pricing: Secure reliable cleaners without bidding wars. The KwickTurn price calculates cleaning costs based on your property’s size and needs. * Multi-Property Control: Manage and monitor all your listings from a single, centralized dashboard. * Find Pros: Easily hire qualified cleaners specialized in short-term rentals. For Cleaners (Kwicksters): * Discover Local Jobs: Find cleaning opportunities in your area tailored for the short-term rental industry. * Flexible Scheduling: Set your availability and let KwickTurn match you with projects that fit your schedule. * Automatic Backup: Receive backup cleaning opportunities automatically if the primary cleaner is unavailable. * Fair Pay: Enjoy reliable payments and zero bidding. Set your own rates and see the total upfront. KwickTurn is the go-to app for rental hosts and professional cleaners. Automate your turnover schedule, find cleaning jobs, and manage your properties without the stress. Perfect for vacation rental owners and cleaners seeking flexible opportunities.

Screenshots

Hostex4 screens
KwickTurn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KwickTurn at 5.0 against Hostex's 4.4. KwickTurn also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Hostex's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1). 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

KwickTurn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hostex has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Hostex's written reviews are positive against 100% of KwickTurn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hostex versus KwickTurn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostexKwickTurn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (99 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXiaogechuangxin Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.KwickTurn LLC

Customer experience

Hostex

All ratings81 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.1%

KwickTurn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hostex

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Double booking issues
  • Receipt image upload fails
  • Owner reports get stuck
  • Price synchronization issues leading to undercharges
  • Instant booking enabled without user knowledge
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  • Blocked dates not syncing
  • Notifications not opening in the correct app section
  • Account suspension preventing subscription

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change default home screen
  • Display guest photos in the app
  • More ways to customize review requests
  • Video tutorials on YouTube

KwickTurn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hostex

No in-app purchases

None

KwickTurn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hostex free?
Hostex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KwickTurn free?
KwickTurn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hostex or KwickTurn?
KwickTurn is rated higher. Hostex averages 4.4 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while KwickTurn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hostex or KwickTurn have ads?
Neither Hostex nor KwickTurn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hostex or KwickTurn?
Hostex ships an update every 3 weeks, and KwickTurn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hostex was updated on October 16, 2026 and KwickTurn on October 6, 2026.

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