Bits & Bytes vs Stekkies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bits & Bytes
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Within the app you will find the best locations specially selected by and for developers. Our developers share their top experiences from Amsterdam and Malaga, but developers are located all over the world. Give the best tips to your colleagues and find at a glance where you need to be in any city in the world. Whether it's special restaurants, great places for a unique experience or the best game halls: we have it in the app.
Stekkies
This app helps you find rental homes faster by notifying you immediately when new listings match your search criteria. Create a profile with your preferences and receive alerts directly from real estate agents, giving you a head start on scheduling viewings.
- Create personalized search profiles
- Receive instant listing notifications
- Direct contact with real estate agents
- Automated home search algorithm
- Prioritized viewing opportunities
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The best way to find a rental home. With Stekkies you are the first to respond to new rental listings. How Stekkies automates your home search: 1. Create your search profile Tell us what you're looking for, at what price, and in which neighborhoods. Our algorithm will start searching for you, so go ahead, grab a cup of coffee and relax. 2. Receive matches on auto-pilot You'll receive a notification as soon as we find a match for you. We always refer you directly to the real estate agent so that you can contact them immediately. 3. Get ready to move Since you can be one of the first to respond, it's easy to schedule a viewing. This gives you a head start on other home seekers. Less stress, more viewings — get ready to move! Install the app to find out how many matches we'll find for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stekkies at every 5 weeks against Bits & Bytes's every 8 months. 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.
Bits & Bytes ships an update every 8 months, Stekkies every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bits & Bytes | Stekkies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoHere | Stekkies |
In-app purchases
Bits & Bytes
No in-app purchases
Stekkies
No in-app purchases
