Homeyhuts vs Hostelbird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homeyhuts
Discover and book unique homestays and vacation rentals across India. Find cozy cottages, villas, and retreats with verified properties and transparent pricing for a stress-free travel experience. Property owners can also manage listings and bookings.
- Book homestays and vacation rentals
- Verified properties
- Transparent pricing
- Hassle-free bookings
- Property management tools
- Increase visibility and revenue
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Book your happy vacation stays with Homeyhuts, the only Made-in-India platform for homestays and vacation rentals. Discover cozy cottages, villas, unique stays, peaceful retreats, and family-friendly homes with verified properties, hassle-free bookings, and transparent pricing for a stress-free experience. For property owners and managers, Homeyhuts provides advanced management solutions to simplify operations, increase visibility, and maximize revenue. Whether you're planning your next getaway or managing a property, Homeyhuts is here for you!
Hostelbird
Find and book affordable hostels across India for backpackers, solo travelers, and groups. Discover curated stays in top destinations, connect with fellow travelers, and enjoy a simple booking experience.
- Discover curated hostels
- Book affordable stays
- Connect with travelers
- Simple booking experience
- Supports top Indian destinations
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Discover. Connect. Stay Smart with HostelBird. Find and book the best hostels across India with ease. Whether you’re a backpacker, solo traveler, or group explorer, HostelBird helps you discover affordable stays that bring you closer to culture, adventure, and new friendships. Why HostelBird? Curated hostels across top Indian destinations Affordable stays that suit every budget Connect with like-minded travelers Simple, secure, and fast booking experience From beach vibes in Goa to mountain treks in Himachal, HostelBird is your travel companion for unforgettable journeys. Download now and start your adventure today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hostelbird at none against Homeyhuts's shown. Hostelbird also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Homeyhuts against 5.0 for Hostelbird. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Homeyhuts ships an update every 2 weeks, Hostelbird every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homeyhuts | Hostelbird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Homeyhuts Private Limited | Aabid Hussain |
Customer experience
Homeyhuts
Hostelbird
In-app purchases
Homeyhuts
No in-app purchases
Hostelbird
No in-app purchases
