Shaxi vs Hostelhubb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shaxi
Request rides easily from your smartphone. Enter your destination, and a nearby driver will be dispatched. Track your driver's progress, get an estimated arrival time, and pay directly through the app.
- Request rides easily
- Enter destination
- Track driver progress
- Estimated time of arrival
- In-app payment
- Rate drivers
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Our ride hailing app allows you to easily request a ride from your smartphone. Simply open the app, enter your destination, and a nearby driver will be dispatched to your location. You can track the driver's progress on the app and get an estimated time of arrival. Enjoy a comfortable and convenient ride at a competitive price. Plus, you can pay for the ride directly through the app and rate your driver to help us ensure the best experience for you.
Hostelhubb
This app simplifies campus life by allowing students to book hostels, sell bed space, arrange storage and transport, and shop for student-friendly products. It offers a seamless experience with real content, fast bookings, and secure payments.
- Discover and book hostels with videos
- Sell your bed space
- Book storage and delivery
- Book transport for vacations
- Shop student-friendly products
- Fast and efficient booking
- Secure payments
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What You Can Do on HostelHubb Discover & Book with Videos Watch real hostel videos, explore details, and book directly—no stress, no middlemen. Sell Your Bed Space Moving out? Post your room on HostelHubb and let us help you manage and rent it out. Storage Made Easy Don’t drag your items home. Store with HostelHubb and get them delivered during vacation or when school resumes. Easy Transport Booking Book reliable transport for vacations and reopening—skip the long queues at bus stations. Shop on HostelHubb Access student-friendly products and services in one place. About HostelHubb HostelHubb is an all-in-one student platform built to simplify campus life in Ghana. From discovering places to stay, managing your room when moving out, booking storage and transport, to shopping conveniently—HostelHubb brings everything together in one seamless experience. Why Students Love HostelHubb Fast & Efficient Booking Book what you need in minutes with clear pricing and instant confirmation. Secure Payments Multiple safe payment options with receipts for every transaction. Real Content, Real Choices View videos, photos, and details to make confident decisions. Student-First Support Quick help whenever you need it.
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Verdict
Shaxi and Hostelhubb both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hostelhubb's written reviews are positive against 54% of Shaxi's. Shaxi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (360 vs 34). On price, rating, update cadence 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.
Hostelhubb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shaxi has 360 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shaxi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hostelhubb's.
Shaxi ships an update every 3 weeks, Hostelhubb every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Shaxi | Hostelhubb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (360 ratings) | 4.6 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 360 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SmartQix LLC | Silvester Kwame Asante |
Customer experience
Shaxi
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In-app purchases
Shaxi
No in-app purchases
Hostelhubb
No in-app purchases
