Comparison

Contri vs Hostelbird

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

Head to head

Contri

managing group expenses

Your travel buddy stay

Free

✈️ Travel

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

Contri

Features

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Contri is used for split bills and easy to use

About

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.

Highlights

Discover curated hostels
Book affordable stays
Connect with travelers
Simple booking experience
Supports top Indian destinations

Features

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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!

Screenshots

Contri3 screens

Hostelbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Contri at 3 against Hostelbird's 1. Contri also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Contri ships an update every 9 days, Hostelbird every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Contri versus Hostelbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Contri	Hostelbird
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 9 days — better	Every 10 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	61 MB	62 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Indrajit Gaikwad	Aabid Hussain

In-app purchases

None

Contri

No in-app purchases

None

Hostelbird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contri free?

Contri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Hostelbird free?

Hostelbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Contri or Hostelbird have ads?

Neither Contri nor Hostelbird shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Contri or Hostelbird?

Contri ships an update every 9 days, and Hostelbird every 10 days. Most recently, Contri was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hostelbird on October 9, 2026.