ResortPass vs stayconnect® remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResortPass
Access luxury hotel and resort amenities like pools, beaches, and spas for a day without an overnight stay. Book desired amenities for leisure or business, from poolside relaxation to spa treatments and workspaces. Enjoy a getaway experience locally at a fraction of the cost of a room.
- Day passes to hotels and resorts
- Access to pools, beaches, spas, fitness centers
- Book amenities for leisure and business
- Search by location, availability, and price
- Instant booking and confirmation
- Fraction of overnight stay cost
Read full descriptionHide full description
See where the day takes you with the ResortPass app. Explore day passes to luxury hotel pools, spas, resorts, and more—anywhere you find yourself. Browse experiences starting at $25 and book in minutes. Explore 3,000+ properties in 600+ cities and discover more ways to rest, recharge, escape, and play. DESIGN YOUR DAY: Enjoy luxury pools and private beach access—complete with white-glove service Slow down with a spa day and rejuvenating treatments Spend time together at a family-friendly resort Celebrate with friends in a private cabana Upgrade your layover with a few hours poolside TAILORED TO YOU: Search by location, amenities, features, vibe, and more Browse local gems and get personalized recommendations Keep track of your favorites for your next day away ALL IN ONE PLACE: Book, check in, and enjoy same day Access reservation details for seamless check-in Enjoy flexible cancelations Check parking details and other amenities UNLOCK MORE PERKS: Be the first to hear about exclusive offers Give $20, get $20 referrals Get a gift from us on your birthday Trusted by 7 million guests 175,000+ 5-star reviews As seen in Conde Nast Traveler, Good Morning America, the New York Times, USA Today, and more.
stayconnect® remote
Transform your smartphone into a remote control for your hotel room television. Easily power the TV on/off, adjust volume, and change channels using a simple pairing code. Available in thousands of hotels across North America.
- Control TV power
- Adjust TV volume
- Change TV channels
- Browse channel lineup
- Pair with hotel TV
Read full descriptionHide full description
Pair your mobile device with your hotel room TV when you travel. Available at thousands of hotels across North America. By using the code found on your TV's interactive menu and connecting your device, you'll be able to: - Power the TV on and off - Control and mute the volume of the TV - Change channels and browse the TV lineup with the included channel list
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ResortPass at 4.9 against stayconnect® remote's 1.7. ResortPass also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 16%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months). stayconnect® remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ResortPass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResortPass has 30K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of ResortPass's written reviews are positive against 16% of stayconnect® remote's.
ResortPass ships an update weekly, stayconnect® remote every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResortPass | stayconnect® remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (30K ratings) — better | 1.7 (138 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews — better | 15.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 138 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #85 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ResortPass, Inc. | SONIFI Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
ResortPass
stayconnect® remote
User reviews
ResortPass
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌴 Enjoyable resort experiences
- 💳 Affordable day passes
- 🏨 Variety of hotel options
- 🌊 Access to pools and amenities
- 🤩 Convenient and seamless booking
Room to improve
- ❌ Limited international/global coverage
- 🔍 Inaccurate or outdated property listings
- 🤔 Unclear cancellation and refund policies
- 🚫 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💰 Overpriced day passes at some locations
stayconnect® remote
From 138 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔒 Potential security/malware issues
- 🔒 Misleading/false advertising
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💡 Limited functionality - just a remote
Bugs and requests
ResortPass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Reservation issues and miscommunication with hotels
- Booking confirmation numbers not recognized by hotels
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save/bookmark favorite properties
- More transparent availability calendar
- Improved customer service channels (phone, chat)
- Flexible cancellation and modification options
stayconnect® remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't connect or connect properly
- Volume controls don't work as expected
- App crashes or has other stability issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add casting/streaming capabilities
- Improve overall functionality beyond just a remote
- Provide better instructions and setup guidance
In-app purchases
ResortPass
No in-app purchases
stayconnect® remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ResortPass free?
Is stayconnect® remote free?
Which has better reviews, ResortPass or stayconnect® remote?
Do ResortPass or stayconnect® remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, ResortPass or stayconnect® remote?
Other comparisons
