Comparison

InStay vs timeblend

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

Head to head
About

InStay

Features
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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.

About

timeblend

Features
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See the city differently. Timeblend lets you explore historic places in a completely new way. Point your phone at iconic locations and watch the past come back to life. Discover historic places, see how they once looked and uncover the stories that shaped today's streets. Whether you're visiting Rotterdam or exploring future destinations, timeblend lets you experience every city from a completely new perspective. Why you'll love timeblend • Explore curated city walks • See historic places as they once were • Discover hidden stories and iconic landmarks • Experience history where it happened • Capture and share unforgettable moments For the best experience, we recommend using earbuds or headphones and a fully charged phone. Download timeblend. and start exploring.

Screenshots

InStay4 screens
timeblend3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: timeblend at every 6 days against InStay's every 3 weeks. 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

InStay ships an update every 3 weeks, timeblend every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
InStay versus timeblend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInStaytimeblend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB282 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInvite Guest Technology ASTimetravelr. B.V.

In-app purchases

None

InStay

No in-app purchases

None

timeblend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InStay free?
InStay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is timeblend free?
timeblend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InStay or timeblend have ads?
Neither InStay nor timeblend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InStay or timeblend?
InStay ships an update every 3 weeks, and timeblend every 6 days. Most recently, InStay was updated on September 23, 2026 and timeblend on September 22, 2026.

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