Comparison

Host Core vs Charli 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Host Core

This business platform streamlines property management and tenant experience. It allows for online submission and approval of work requests, with optional features for access control, concierge services, and visitor management.

Highlights
  • Online work request submission
  • Work request approval
  • Access control integration
  • Concierge services
  • Visitor management
  • Food and beverage services
Features
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Host Core – CBRE’s exclusive digital management and tenant experience platform powered by VTS. This agile app makes life easier for Property Management teams and Tenant Admins, with Host Core features that facilitate work requests to be made and approved online. Enhanced functionality can be enabled on the platform (Host Building) to include Access Control, Concierge Services, Visitor Management and Food and Beverage to connect occupiers to their spaces and provide insight to strengthen asset management, engagement and satisfaction.

About

Charli 2.0

This app enhances the workplace experience by connecting people with their building's services and community. Order coffee, access building news and alerts, book events, and submit service requests for convenient property management.

Highlights
  • Daily coffee ordering
  • Building news and alerts
  • Event booking and platform
  • Workplace community connection
  • Service request submission
  • Property management integration
Features
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Welcome to Charli 2.0, our new all-in one workplace app connecting people with place. Powered by Charter Hall, Charli 2.0 delivers a new range of services, features and benefits for our building communities that create valued experiences and convenience, for a better work day. Start your day the right way by setting up a daily order from your favourite coffee shop, ready to pick-up on arrival. Access the latest news, insights and information, including important building updates and alerts. Charli 2.0 is also a hub for ‘what’s on’ in and around your building. Book your place at a range of events, classes and activities using Charli 2.0’s event platform and connect with the broader workplace community. For tenant managers, Charter Hall property management services are now integrated in the palm of your hand. Charli 2.0 allows service requests to be raised wherever you are, for quick and convenient access to report and issue or log a request. At Charter Hall we are committed to delivering the highest-quality workplace environments and creating exceptional experiences for our customers and building communities.

Screenshots

Host Core4 screens
Charli 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

Host Core and Charli 2.0 are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Host Core versus Charli 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHost CoreCharli 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.5
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCBRE, Inc.Charter Hall

Customer experience

Host Core

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Charli 2.0

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Host Core

No in-app purchases

None

Charli 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Host Core free?
Host Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charli 2.0 free?
Charli 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Host Core or Charli 2.0 have ads?
Neither Host Core nor Charli 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Host Core or Charli 2.0?
Host Core ships an update fortnightly, and Charli 2.0 fortnightly. Most recently, Host Core was updated on September 25, 2026 and Charli 2.0 on September 7, 2026.

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