WelcoMate vs HostPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WelcoMate
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WelcoMate è l’app completa per gestire i check-in nelle strutture ricettive in Italia in modo rapido, semplice e sicuro. Con WelcoMate puoi: • Automatizzare la raccolta dei dati inviando agli ospiti un comodo form da compilare prima del viaggio. • Registrare i dati in pochi secondi se il form non viene compilato, grazie alla scansione automatica del documento. • Inviare automaticamente i dati al Portale Alloggiati e all’ISTAT senza dover accedere manualmente: ci pensa WelcoMate. • Scaricare in automatico le ricevute del Portale Alloggiati il giorno successivo al check-in. Termini di utilizzo: https://welcomate.it/termini-e-condizioni Privacy Policy: https://welcomate.it/informativa-privacy
HostPilot
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Bookings, check-ins, and short-term rentals — all under control, all in one app. HostPilot is the channel manager for hosts and property managers. Sync your vacation rental calendars via iCal automatically: no double bookings, no stress. Italian tax compliance built in: flat tax (cedolare secca) and tourist tax calculated automatically. Key Features Channel Manager • Unified calendar with real-time iCal sync • Prevent double bookings across all channels • Accept direct bookings via online form Advanced Financial Management • Automatic Italian tax calculation (21% flat tax, tourist tax) • Track OTA commissions, expenses, and extra costs • ROI reports, margins, and monthly/annual growth • Per-channel analysis and deductible expense tracking Smart Automations • Automatic check-in and check-out notifications • Cleaning and maintenance reminders • Background iCal calendar updates Guest Management • Full booking and guest history • Guest data collection via online form • Compliant guest registration Analytics & Business Intelligence • Real-time KPI dashboard • Occupancy rates, seasonal trends, and forecasts • Year-over-year comparison and most profitable channel analysis Multi-Property • Separate calendars and rates per property • Customizable check-in/out times • Complete portfolio management Perfect for: • New hosts who want to manage rentals without spreadsheets • Property managers with multiple units • B&B and vacation rental managers • Agencies and short-term rental investors Manage your short-term rentals simply and professionally — on mobile, web, or desktop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/terms Privacy Policy: https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HostPilot at 13.0 against WelcoMate's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. WelcoMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and HostPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WelcoMate ships an update every 10 days, HostPilot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WelcoMate | HostPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pietro Lodi Rizzini | ELIA ZAVATTA |
In-app purchases
WelcoMate
- 3 Proprietà - Fatturazione Mensile$12.991 Month
HostPilot
- Hostpilot Premium Mensile14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Hostpilot Premium Annuale$59.991 Year









