InStay vs timeblend
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.
timeblend
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, timeblend every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InStay | timeblend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 282 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Invite Guest Technology AS | Timetravelr. B.V. |
In-app purchases
InStay
No in-app purchases
timeblend
No in-app purchases









