Comparison

GuestXP Lock vs HK Manager

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

Head to head
About

GuestXP Lock

Features
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Welcome to GuestXP – your ultimate hotel smart lock companion! Easily manage and configure your hotel lock settings with our intuitive app. Seamlessly access your room, customize settings, and enhance your guest experience with convenience and security at your fingertips. Say goodbye to traditional keys and hello to modern hospitality technology. Download GuestXP now and unlock a new era of hotel stay convenience!

About

HK Manager

Gain real-time insights into hotel performance and revenue. This app provides a centralized dashboard for key metrics, revenue optimization tools, and rate/inventory control. Stay proactive with custom notifications and manage operations on the go.

Highlights
  • Centralized dashboard for KPIs
  • Revenue optimization tools
  • Portfolio oversight and metrics
  • Rate and inventory control
  • Real-time notifications
  • Mobile flexibility for operations
Features
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Get real-time control over hotel performance and revenue. HotelKey Manager brings portfolio KPIs, rate calendars, inventory, alerts, and reports to your phone—so you can act fast and stay ahead. Highlights: Centralized dashboard: View revenue, payments, reservations, and key metrics with daily, monthly, and yearly comparisons. Revenue optimization: Spot trends in occupancy and revenue to fine-tune rates and maximize profitability. Portfolio oversight: Track ADR, RevPAR, occupancy, and revenue across properties with clear, actionable views. Rate and inventory control: Manage rate calendars, room availability, dynamic pricing, and competitor insights. Real-time notifications: Custom rules for occupancy and revenue changes keep you proactive. Mobile flexibility: Manage operations on the go with dynamic reports and advanced search. Ideal for: Owners, GMs, and revenue leaders who need instant visibility and control. Note: Requires an active HotelKey account.

Screenshots

GuestXP Lock4 screens
HK Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GuestXP Lock at fortnightly against HK Manager's monthly. GuestXP Lock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

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

GuestXP Lock ships an update fortnightly, HK Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GuestXP Lock versus HK Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuestXP LockHK Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMacrotech USAHotelKey

In-app purchases

None

GuestXP Lock

No in-app purchases

None

HK Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GuestXP Lock free?
GuestXP Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HK Manager free?
HK Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GuestXP Lock or HK Manager have ads?
Neither GuestXP Lock nor HK Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuestXP Lock or HK Manager?
GuestXP Lock ships an update fortnightly, and HK Manager monthly. Most recently, GuestXP Lock was updated on October 4, 2026 and HK Manager on October 12, 2026.

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