Comparison

Host Tools vs Grato App

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

Head to head
About

Host Tools

Automate your short-term rental business with this comprehensive tool. Streamline messaging, manage cleaners, sync calendars across platforms, and automate reviews to enhance guest experience and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Automated messaging
  • Calendar syncing
  • Cleaner management
  • Automated reviews
  • Dynamic pricing
  • Unified inbox
Features
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Save countless hours automating your short-term rental across platforms. Automate messaging, reviews, availability syncing, cleaner management, smart locks, and more. Host Tools helps give your guests a 5-star experience which helps you receive more 5-star reviews. With Host Tool's intuitive and easy-to-use interface, you won't spend weeks trying to learn a new tool. Simply connect your account, set up a few automation rules using built-in templates, and sit back while Host Tools takes over much of the day-to-day management of your short-term rentals. Host Tools will: - Manage all of your listings and reservations across all channels from one single calendar. - Sync your calendars between Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, etc. in real-time so you never get a double booking. - Send automated customized messages via the channel's messaging system. Your guests will never know your messages are automated. - Automate cleaner communication by sending an e-mail or text to remind your cleaner of cleaning or anytime you get a new booking, if a reservation is canceled, or changed. - Create a unique URL your cleaners or maintenance people can view at any time to see all cleanings on one calendar. - Manage all conversations from a single inbox, receive notifications via the app or in your browser so you can stay on top of communication. - Accept Booking inquiries and requests automatically. - Automate guest reviews and remind guests to leave a review if they haven't right before the review period ends. - Automatically adjust your price, minimum night requirements, and availability based on rules you set up. - Allow you to set pricing rules to automatically raise or lower your prices set on the criteria that you decide. - Save you time by automating most of what you do as a short-term rental host, while also being the easiest to use PMS available. - Integrate seamlessly with all of the leading vacation rental tools such as August Locks, Pricelabs, TurnoverBnb, etc. *Not all of Host Tools' features are accessible through the app* For any feedback or questions feel free to contact me, Tom, the developer of Host Tools at support@hosttools.com

About

Grato App

Features
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Grato is a workplace gratitude app designed to foster a culture of appreciation and positivity within your organization. With Grato, employees can send personalized "Thank You" notes, recognize colleagues for their efforts, and celebrate achievements big and small. The app encourages collaboration, strengthens team bonds, and boosts employee morale. Grato also offers tools for tracking recognition, sharing feedback, and creating a happier, more productive work environment. Join us in spreading gratitude and building a better workplace today! Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Host Tools4 screens
Grato App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Host Tools at none against Grato App's 2. Grato App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Grato App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Host Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Host Tools ships an update fortnightly, Grato App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Host Tools versus Grato App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHost ToolsGrato App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSee What Sticks AppsThredn

In-app purchases

None

Host Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Grato App

Subscriptions2
  • Grato Premium Subscriptions$24.991 Month
  • Grato Premium Yearly$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Host Tools free?
Host Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grato App free?
Grato App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Host Tools or Grato App have ads?
Neither Host Tools nor Grato App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Host Tools or Grato App?
Host Tools ships an update fortnightly, and Grato App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Host Tools was updated on October 11, 2026 and Grato App on October 15, 2026.

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