HostPilot vs HourPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
HostPilot
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Bookings, check-ins, and short-term rentals ā 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 ā on mobile, web, or desktop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/terms Privacy Policy: https://hostpilot.eliazavatta.it/privacy
HourPlus
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Hour Calc is the simple and intuitive calculator for adding and subtracting hours and minutes. Perfect for: ⢠Tracking work hours ⢠Calculating project time ⢠Adding up time entries ⢠Any time-based calculations Simply enter times in H:MM format and use + or - to calculate. The result is displayed instantly. Example: 1:22 + 1:01 = 2:23 Features: ⢠Clean, easy-to-use interface ⢠Add and subtract times ⢠Support for negative results ⢠Works offline ⢠No ads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HostPilot at 3 against HourPlus's 1. HostPilot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HostPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HourPlus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HostPilot | HourPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELIA ZAVATTA | Jurgen Hollfelder |
In-app purchases
HostPilot
- Hostpilot Premium Mensile14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Hostpilot Premium Annuale$59.991 Year
HourPlus
- Small Tip$1.00
- Medium Tip$2.00
- Large Tip$5.00
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- Generous Tip$10.00









