StaySync vs Zitlin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StaySync
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Simplify hotel management and focus on what truly matters: your guests. StaySync is an intuitive, simple, and powerful reservation management app designed specifically for small hotels, inns, B&Bs, and vacation rental owners. Try all features with a 1-month free trial. Say goodbye to complex spreadsheets and costly systems. With StaySync, you can free yourself from tedious administrative tasks and dedicate more time to providing exceptional hospitality. βΌ Is This You? Struggling with paper ledgers or messy spreadsheets? Need to check booking status on the go? Finding it hard to share updated information with your team? Overwhelmed by expensive, feature-heavy PMS (Property Management Systems)? Looking for an easy-to-use app that requires no technical skills? StaySync is the solution you've been searching for. γKey Featuresγ Intuitive Calendar-Based UI Our clean calendar view gives you an at-a-glance overview of all your bookings. Easily check availability and prevent double bookings. Real-Time iCloud Sync Keep your reservations synchronized across all your devices (iPhone, iPad) using iCloud. Your data is always up-to-date, whether you're at the front desk or out and about. Effortless Booking Management Add new reservations in just a few taps. The streamlined process allows you to manage guest information and bookings without hassle. Designed for Simplicity We've focused on the essential features you need, eliminating the bloat. StaySync is incredibly easy to use, with no training required. γFree Trial & Subscriptionγ You can try all of StaySync's features for free for one month. We want you to have plenty of time to see how it fits your property's needs. To continue using all features after the free trial period ends, a subscription to a paid plan is required. γPerfect Forγ Owners and managers of small hotels, pensions, inns, and B&Bs. Vacation rental hosts (e.g., Airbnb). Anyone managing guest properties. Download StaySync today and start managing your property the smart and simple way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stay-sync/privacy-policy
Zitlin
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Zitlin is a hotel and restaurant management system built for independent properties β hotels, guesthouses, serviced apartments, B&Bs, and short-term rental operators managing multiple units across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia and Europe. Running since 2020, Zitlin replaces the combination of Excel sheets, WhatsApp confirmations, and handwritten registers that most small and mid-size properties still rely on. Everything β front desk, reservations, restaurant orders, invoicing, and OTA availability β runs from one system. FRONT DESK AND RESERVATIONS Create a reservation in under 30 seconds. Assign rooms, record advance deposits, manage check-ins and check-outs, and handle walk-ins without touching paper. The booking calendar shows all rooms and all dates at a glance. Occupancy is visible across every room type, every day. For multi-property operators managing 10, 20, or 30 separate apartments or units, Zitlin consolidates everything into one calendar view. No switching between listings. No cross-referencing spreadsheets. RESTAURANT AND ROOM SERVICE The restaurant module is built into the same system β no separate app, no separate login. Take table orders, manage kitchen tickets, apply item-level discounts, split bills by cover, and attach room service charges directly to a guest's folio. The final invoice at checkout combines accommodation and food charges automatically. This is useful for hotels with in-house dining, B&Bs with breakfast service, and serviced apartment complexes with a cafΓ© or kitchen. Having accommodation and food in one folio eliminates the reconciliation work that separate systems create. INVOICING β GST, VAT, AND NON-GST Zitlin generates tax-compliant invoices automatically. For Indian properties, GST is calculated per the room tariff slab β 0% below βΉ1,000, 5% for βΉ1,001 to βΉ7,500, and 18% above βΉ7,500. The correct rate is applied based on each room's declared tariff. No manual selection per booking. Properties not registered for GST generate clean invoices without GST fields. Update your registration status once in settings β all future invoices reflect the change automatically. Multi-country tax support covers VAT for Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asian markets. Advance deposits are recorded without GST. The final folio invoice at checkout carries the correct tax calculation. Cancellation charges are taxed at the same rate as the original booking. DIRECT BOOKING ENGINE A 0% commission booking page per property. Guests book directly. Reservations land in Zitlin, availability updates, and connected OTA calendars sync. No commission on direct bookings. PAYMENTS β UPI, QR, AND DIGITAL Accept UPI, QR codes (UPI / VietQR / QRIS / DuitNow / ThaiQR / SGQR / QR Ph / SEPA), card, and cash. Record payment method per transaction. Split settlements across multiple payment types on a single folio. HOURLY AND DAY-USE BOOKINGS Zitlin supports hourly and day-use bookings β uncommon in most PMS software. GST for hourly stays is calculated on the equivalent nightly tariff, not the hourly charge, in line with Indian GST rules. PAPERLESS OPERATIONS Send invoices and booking confirmations by email. Guest records, folios, payment history, and invoices are searchable from any device. No printed registers. No handwritten bills. DATA HOSTED IN THE NETHERLANDS All data is stored on servers in the Netherlands under EU data protection standards β relevant for properties processing international guest data or working with European travel agencies and OTAs. Note: New accounts are created at zitlin.com. Existing Zitlin customers can log in and manage their property directly from this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zitlin at none against StaySync's 2. Zitlin also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StaySync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zitlin asks for nothing beyond the download.
StaySync ships an update every 2 weeks, Zitlin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StaySync | Zitlin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasunori Tanaka | Swastika Dutta |
In-app purchases
StaySync
- 1-Month Plan1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- 1-Year Plan1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Zitlin
No in-app purchases








