ResortPass vs Join a Join
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
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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.
Join a Join
Discover and book unique places to stay, from houses and apartments to camping sites. Connect with people, places, and experiences through a platform for lodging.
- List properties
- Find places to stay
- Book accommodations
- Connect people and places
- Access unique locations
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Join a Join is a bridge that unites people, places, and experiences together by giving you access to Properties. A Property Join is a house, apartment, camping site, or any location meant for lodging. At Join a Join you can list, find, and book amazing places to stay. Join in the adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Join a Join at free against ResortPass's free with in-app purchases. Join a Join also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ResortPass's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ResortPass against 5.0 for Join a Join. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResortPass has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ResortPass ships an update weekly, Join a Join fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResortPass | Join a Join |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ResortPass, Inc. | Join a Join Inc |
Customer experience
ResortPass
Join a Join
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
Join a Join
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ResortPass
No in-app purchases
Join a Join
No in-app purchases
