Comparison

goSTOPS vs NowStay Partner

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

Head to head
About

goSTOPS

Discover and book stays at a large chain of backpacker hostels across India. Connect with fellow travelers, plan experiences, and order food directly through the app. Enjoy vibrant accommodations and a strong community vibe.

Highlights
  • Book hostel stays
  • Connect with travelers
  • Order food online
  • Explore popular and remote locations
  • Community social space
  • Private and dorm room options
Features
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Leading the culture of travel and backpacking, goSTOPS is the largest backpackers hostel chain in India. With more than 33 hostels spread across destinations, goSTOPS lets young Indians explore both popular and remote locations, unseen gems of popular destinations, and especially curated unconventional experiences on your holiday. Our hostels are located not only in popular destinations but also in remote and offbeat locations to provide you with the finest of travel experiences. From locations like Leh and Kasar Devi to metro cities like Delhi and Bengaluru, our footprints are across all major destinations and some far flung places in India. With this app, goSTOPS not only brings the convenience of booking your stay at the tip of your finger but also opens doors to its upcoming travellers community. The app’s social community space will be the place to plan fun experiences and mix with like-minded travellers. Connect with like-minded individuals, ask a question, order food during your stay at our hostel or quickly get support from our on-ground staff, it is all doable from our app. Community at the center With community as its pillar both online and offline, goSTOPS transforms monotonous holiday accommodations to a fun and happening stay experience with like-minded travellers. Common areas are the center of all goSTOPS hostels. This is where you socialize and meet other fellow travellers, play games, read books, indulge in activities, and make memories. goSTOPS’ vibe is apt for both solo travellers and groups. Booking · Find vibrant and colorful accommodation across locations · Book private rooms or shared dorm rooms (mixed or all-female options available) · FREE cancellation available on all hostel bookings (T&C apply) · Browse hostel photos and view available room Order food online Use our app to book meals from the in-house café. Order from a selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. From burgers and pizzas to momos and parathas, each item in the menu is designed keeping your taste buds in mind. Our café is open 24x7 so whether it is a midnight snack you are craving, or an early morning tea that you want to sip while soaking in the view from your balcony, we are at your service. Please take a moment to review us on the App Store. Your feedback helps us improve our service for millions of other travellers like you.

About

NowStay Partner

Features
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NowStay Partner – Hotel & Property Management App NowStay Partner is designed for hotel owners, property managers, and accommodation, providers to manage bookings and room availability efficiently. The app helps partners stay organized, track reservations, and grow their hospitality business. Manage Room Listings Add and update room details Set pricing and availability Upload property information and amenities Booking Management View and manage incoming reservations Confirm or update booking status Track upcoming check-ins and check-outs Earnings Overview Monitor booking history Track revenue details View reservation summaries Real-Time Updates Get notified of new bookings Stay updated with reservation changes Manage property availability instantly Secure & Reliable Secure partner login Safe booking data handling Smooth management experience

Screenshots

goSTOPS4 screens
NowStay Partner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NowStay Partner at 13.0 against goSTOPS's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
goSTOPS versus NowStay Partner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergoSTOPSNowStay Partner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
DevelopergoStopsSudhir Deshpande

In-app purchases

None

goSTOPS

No in-app purchases

None

NowStay Partner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is goSTOPS free?
goSTOPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NowStay Partner free?
NowStay Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do goSTOPS or NowStay Partner have ads?
Neither goSTOPS nor NowStay Partner shows ads.

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