Comparison

Vikasa vs SharedNest

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

Head to head
About

Vikasa

Features
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Enhance your travel experience at your fingertips with our app. Features include: - Live Chat - Facility and service bookings - Access to newest promotions - Up-to-date hotel information Located on the picturesque island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand, Vikasa is a yoga and wellness retreat focused on supporting and inspiring people to create transformation and personal growth. In Sanskrit, Vikasa means evolution. Our diverse range of offerings has been designed to meet people at every level on their wellness journey. Regardless of background or experience, our strength lies in our ability to cater to all needs and goals. The Vikasa Academy offers a diverse range of beginner, advanced and specialised training programs that meet and exceed Yoga Alliance requirements. Perched high on a clifftop, our Black Lotus Sala looks across the sparkling ocean with unfettered views of the golden sunrise. Vikations are a classic yoga vacation available year round which blends, yoga, healthy meals and unique wellness experiences. Guests can opt for ethical curated adventures around the island, enjoy rejuvenating spa therapies, or simply enjoy lounging by the pool with a cold coconut in hand. Vikasa Signature Retreats are week-long retreats led by our Senior Vikasa teachers - Balance, Evolve, Silent, Escape, Thrive and Move. Each one has its own theme and focus, allowing guests to find a retreat that fits their yoga goals. Personal Programs invite guests to focus on sustainable lifestyle change, supported by their own Wellness Coach. Each program- Begin, Deepen,Vitox and Recharge- includes private coaching sessions, private yoga sessions, specialised treatments and therapies and nourishing healthy meals. For those not staying onsite, options are also available to allow people to get a taste for what Vikasa offers. The Vikasa Life Cafe offers an eclectic menu of healthy and flavoursome cuisine. We prioritise natural whole foods, sourcing local and organic ingredients where possible to create dishes that are as nutritiously dense as they are delicious. Locally brewed, custom made coffee, signature smoothies and juices, salads, mains and guilt-free desserts are all available. Meals are enjoyed with spectacular views across the ocean and island Landscape. For those looking to experience a Vikasa Yoga Class, our White Prana Sala holds daily yoga classes, led by our experienced and passionate Vikasa-trained yoga teachers. Classes are suited to all levels with teachers on hand to modify, adjust and support students in each pose. Vikasa Complete Classes are based on traditional Hatha yoga with a meditation, pranayama and asana component to ensure the most effective and beneficial results on both

About

SharedNest

Coordinate stays at shared vacation homes with family and co-owners. Avoid double bookings and group chat chaos with a clear calendar view and easy booking system for entire properties or individual rooms.

Highlights
  • Color-coded availability calendar
  • Book entire property or individual rooms
  • Manage multiple properties
  • Organized booking history
  • Invite-only access for privacy
  • Admin tools for property management
Features
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SharedNest is the easiest way for families and co-owners to coordinate stay sat shared vacation homes, cabins, and beach houses. No more group chats, spreadsheets, or double bookings. SharedNest gives every member a clear view of who's staying where and when — so everyone can plan with confidence. CALENDAR AT A GLANCE See availability across all your properties on a color-coded calendar. Green means open, yellow means partially booked, red means full. Tap any date to start a booking instantly. BOOK YOUR STAY Pick your check-in and check-out dates, then choose individual rooms — or toggle Exclusive mode to reserve the entire property. SharedNest prevents conflicts automatically, so you'll never arrive to find someone already there. MANAGE MULTIPLE PROPERTIES Browse all your shared properties with photos, room details, guest capacity, and addresses. Each property has its own check-in and check-out instructions so every guest knows the house rules. YOUR BOOKINGS, ORGANIZED View upcoming, past, and cancelled bookings in one place. Each booking shows the property, dates, rooms, and who booked it. Cancel upcoming stays with a tap — cancelled bookings are kept for your records. INVITE-ONLY NEST SharedNest is private by design. Only people invited by an admin can join your nest. Admins manage members, assign roles, and control access — no strangers, no sign-up spam. ADMIN TOOLS Admins can add and edit properties, manage rooms and photos, invite or remove members, and cancel any booking. Regular members can book stays and view properties without the complexity. BUILT FOR FAMILIES SharedNest was designed for the way families actually share homes — with warmth, simplicity, and trust. No subscriptions, no ads, no corporate dashboards. Just a calm, beautiful app that helps you enjoy your shared spaces together. KEY FEATURES • Color-coded availability calendar • Exclusive or shared room bookings • Multiple property support with photos • Room-level availability tracking • Check-in and check-out instructions per property • Invite-only member management with admin roles • Booking history and cancellation tracking • Push notifications for booking updates • Secure email-based authentication • Password reset flow

Screenshots

Vikasa3 screens
SharedNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

Vikasa and SharedNest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Vikasa versus SharedNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVikasaSharedNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANDIGO COMPANY LIMITEDAlexander Wynaendts

In-app purchases

None

Vikasa

No in-app purchases

None

SharedNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vikasa free?
Vikasa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharedNest free?
SharedNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vikasa or SharedNest have ads?
Neither Vikasa nor SharedNest shows ads.

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