# CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist vs Simple Host

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Host at 4.7 against CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist's 3.0. Simple Host also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Host sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Host holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Host's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist ships an update every 3 months, Simple Host every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist | Simple Host |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-guest-manager-waitlist/id562046995/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAKE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/496380221) | [petrit kojtari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281586658) |

## What reviewers say

### CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-guest-manager-waitlist/id562046995)

Streamline restaurant operations with a comprehensive waitlist, reservation, and table management system. Guests receive text alerts when their table is ready, reducing wait times and improving guest experience. Gain insights into guest behavior and optimize table turnover.

**Highlights:** SMS text messaging for guest alerts, Website reservation widget, Customizable floor maps, Guest profiles and preferences, Real-time table management, Live monitoring and analytics, Sync across multiple devices

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Host

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052)

Streamline restaurant operations with an all-in-one platform for managing reservations, tables, and guest relationships. This app offers online booking, intelligent table management, and direct guest communication to enhance service and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Online reservations and waitlist management, Intelligent table and floor plan management, 2-way guest messaging and automated reminders, Digital guestbook for building profiles, Real-time operational statistics, Secure cloud backup and multi-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Table Management | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per month |
| Professional | $69.99 | per month |
| VIP | $99.99 | per month |
| 100 Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Discounted Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Discounted Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Messages | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist free?

CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Host free?

Simple Host is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist or Simple Host?

Simple Host is rated higher. CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Host averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist or Simple Host have ads?

Neither CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist nor Simple Host shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist or Simple Host?

CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Host every 3 weeks. Most recently, CAKE Guest Manager Waitlist was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simple Host on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
