InStay vs Binn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InStay
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Invite InStay is the ultimate tool that combines and integrates booking information with digital keys, information, and sales in one system. Invite InStay lets you have a 24-hour reception – right on the guest's smartphone. Reach guests with updated and correct information at the right time. Replace waiting time at reception with flexible stays and a complete digital guest journey. Additionally, Invite InStay communicates with smart IOT components, allowing you as an administrator to control the temperature in your rental units from one central system. Connect to smart components and control the temperature in all your rental units. Save up to 30% on energy consumption. Save time. Save personnel resources. Increase the bottom line. Invite InStay is integrated with most booking systems and a large portfolio of IOT brands, making it one of the most reliable and flexible modular systems.
Binn
Find and book accommodations globally with ease. This app offers secure rentals, flexible options for short or long stays, and direct communication with hosts. Plan your next trip with convenient search and reservation management.
- Worldwide accommodation search
- Secure booking and payments
- Short-term and long-term rentals
- Easy reservation management
- Direct communication with hosts
- Filter by price, location, and amenities
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Binn – Easy and Convenient Accommodation Booking Binn is a modern app for finding and booking accommodations worldwide. Planning a trip or looking for the perfect place to stay? With Binn, you can rent apartments, houses, and other unique accommodations quickly, securely, and at great prices. Why Choose Binn? • Convenient Search – Find accommodations based on your preferences: price, location, amenities, and more. • Secure Booking – Reliable payment methods and verified listings. • Flexible Options – Choose short-term or long-term rentals. • Easy Booking Management – Track your trips and manage reservations with just a few clicks. • Direct Communication with Hosts – Ask questions, clarify details, and negotiate directly. Travel easily and comfortably with Binn. Download Binn today and find your perfect stay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: InStay at every 3 weeks against Binn's every 20 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InStay ships an update every 3 weeks, Binn every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | InStay | Binn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Invite Guest Technology AS | Timur Rakhmatov |
In-app purchases
InStay
No in-app purchases
Binn
No in-app purchases
