Alertstays vs CSSWest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alertstays
Get instant notifications for newly available vacation rentals that match your specific search criteria. Book the best deals before they're gone by setting up custom alerts for your desired locations and dates. This app helps travelers find ideal accommodations quickly.
- Real-time listing alerts
- Customizable search filters
- Push notifications
- Supports multiple platforms (initially Airbnb)
- Save searches
- Quick booking integration
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Book the best listing before someone else does. Get alerts for newly available listings matching your search on Airbnb and soon more platforms Thousands of travelers throughout the world use Alertstays to get the best vacation rental for their next trip. Now available as mobile app for a better experience and quicker action. Use cases: * digital nomads looking for monthly stay * family planning a xmas vacation, looking for a home with many rooms and great amenities by the seashore * friends going to a major concert or a sport event where options a limited How it works * search for your target location, dates, and filters (amenities, pricing etc.) * save your search by setting an alert * get notified with push notification when listings are newly available (due to cancellations, new hosts, or the listings now match your price filters) * book as usual through the platform Privacy policy: https://alertstays.com/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://alertstays.com/terms-of-service Alertstays is an independent service and is not affiliated with Airbnb or other rental platforms.
CSSWest
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The Campground Solutions Summit West app is designed to be used by the attendees of the Campground Solutions Summit West. Access all information you need to keep up to date at the conference. You can view the: Agenda Sponsors Speakers Maps Auction
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSSWest at none against Alertstays's 6. Alertstays's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alertstays sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. CSSWest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alertstays ships an update fortnightly, CSSWest every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alertstays | CSSWest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vent | Armstrong Software |
In-app purchases
Alertstays
- Basic weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
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- Basic Quarterly7 Days trial$9.993 Months
- Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
- Premium Quarterly$29.993 Months
CSSWest
No in-app purchases









